Custom builders...a little help.
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From: Fughettaboutit, NY
Custom builders...a little help.
Trying to do a raw metal tank. I ordered a tank from JP cycles, un-finished of course. The tank was welded down the middle which the mfrdid a quick 1 pass grind job on. How do I go about smoothing these weld spots? Grinding one tank I smoothed out the weld only to reveal a nice crack in the tank. I know when you paint you use bondo to smooth it out but what about a raw metal finish? Dont worry about smoothing the welds or what? What do you think? Thanks in advance.
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RE: Custom builders...a little help.
If you are going with a raw metal finish, I don't see how you can avoid repairing/building up the defective areas with weldment.
The definition of "raw metal finish" to me is uncoated metal. Is that what you intend to do or are you putting a clear coat on it?
The definition of "raw metal finish" to me is uncoated metal. Is that what you intend to do or are you putting a clear coat on it?
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RE: Custom builders...a little help.
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Trying to do a raw metal tank. I ordered a tank from JP cycles, un-finished of course. The tank was welded down the middle which the mfrdid a quick 1 pass grind job on. How do I go about smoothing these weld spots? Grinding one tank I smoothed out the weld only to reveal a nice crack in the tank. I know when you paint you use bondo to smooth it out but what about a raw metal finish? Dont worry about smoothing the welds or what? What do you think? Thanks in advance.
Trying to do a raw metal tank. I ordered a tank from JP cycles, un-finished of course. The tank was welded down the middle which the mfrdid a quick 1 pass grind job on. How do I go about smoothing these weld spots? Grinding one tank I smoothed out the weld only to reveal a nice crack in the tank. I know when you paint you use bondo to smooth it out but what about a raw metal finish? Dont worry about smoothing the welds or what? What do you think? Thanks in advance.
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From: Fughettaboutit, NY
RE: Custom builders...a little help.
Its going to be a half paint, half bare metal finish with a clear coat yes. I am doing a copper treatment for the graphics with the background of bare metal showing through. Then I will be clearing over that. I am thinking that I will smooth the welds a touch and leave them. Supposed to be raw right? It's either that or I start learning to weld.
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