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coozer

posted on 15/4/12 at 01:14 PM Reply With Quote
Top Welding Tip

I noticed the other day while giving the dash a once over with the back to black it smelled a bit like the anti spatter spray I use for welding.. so, I tried the back to black on the metal and hey presto! same results.. you just need a lot more of the stuff on, but, at a £1 a go in the pound shop its a damn sight cheaper than the anti spatter stuff.

The propellent is flammable though, found out after setting fire to me glove but not much. I can put up with that for the cost saving and the ease of getting hold of the stuff.

Current poundshop stuff is turtle wax 'black in a flash'





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jacko

posted on 15/4/12 at 01:49 PM Reply With Quote
I spray wd40 up the nozzle it helps the wire to come though and stops splatter
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serendipity123

posted on 15/4/12 at 02:19 PM Reply With Quote
and another tip of the day is here for welding.

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big_wasa

posted on 15/4/12 at 03:14 PM Reply With Quote
I would be very carfull of what chemical you are vapourising and breathing in.
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T66

posted on 15/4/12 at 03:45 PM Reply With Quote
I have some anti spatter spray, and am not convinced it makes a huge difference.


MIG fumes are pretty blacksnot forming things at the best of times, agreed - be careful what you add to them.



With the mention of wd40 - a reputable fabricator sprays his stainless manifolds when finished and before starting the engine, it creates an almost titanium finish, once the engine is running and its baked off.

[Edited on 15/4/12 by T66]






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Peteff

posted on 15/4/12 at 04:02 PM Reply With Quote
Back to Black is silicone based so if you are going to be painting after welding it would not be a very good idea.





yours, Pete

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