blakep82
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| posted on 9/11/08 at 11:56 PM |
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anti spatter spray
what exactly do you do with this stuff?
do you spray it on and weld when its still wet? do you let it dry first? should you need to adjust the settings on the welder?
just tried it for the first time, and my welds look like poo. i used it wet though. i think thats maybe put steam into the weld. because its all full
of holes. now is probably not a good time to 'start' using it, as i'm probably going to end up ruining my axle that i've spent
a fortune building  near £800 at the last count 
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prawnabie
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| posted on 10/11/08 at 12:12 AM |
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Calm down dear!
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Chippy
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| posted on 10/11/08 at 12:12 AM |
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I find that it's very good for keeping the gas shield nozzle free from slag, just give a squirt in there each time I use the welder. Have also
used it on some welds, but never noticed a lot of diference in the way of spatter sticking to the weld piece. Cheers Ray
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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blakep82
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| posted on 10/11/08 at 12:17 AM |
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I'm welding very close to the threaded ends on my grp 4 spec axle, didn't want to get blobs of spatter all over it. last time i was
getting wire i saw it and thought i'd give a shot, wasn't overly impressed. didn't know if there was something else i was supposed
to do with it, thats all
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MikeR
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| posted on 10/11/08 at 12:26 AM |
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I spray mine inside my welding shroud (nozzle) and it keeps it pretty clean. Any splatter that does build up is easily removed with a sharp tap of the
shroud.
Never used it next to steel i'm welding.
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nitram38
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| posted on 10/11/08 at 01:12 AM |
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It helps to remove the weld "balls" that collect around your weld. Usually they can be removed by chopping them sideways with a file edge.
Using the spray makes them come off easier or not stick in the first place.
Just a light spray (no puddles) and then weld while wet.
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dogwood
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| posted on 10/11/08 at 06:53 AM |
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I use mine to spray up me nozzle
Never tried it on the job
David
FREE THE ROADSTER ONE…!!
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cjtheman
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| posted on 10/11/08 at 07:08 AM |
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hi
as nitram38 said use lightly around area rather than directly where you want to weld
cheers
colin
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 10/11/08 at 07:13 AM |
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wrap threads in tin foil
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 10/11/08 at 07:40 AM |
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I just put a peice of scrap metal in the way to block the spatter sticking to parts i want to protect
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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norm007
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| posted on 10/11/08 at 09:46 AM |
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Anti spatter spray is only used to protect the welding tip/shroud and surrounding area from spatter.
Do not spray where you are going to weld, only the areas you want to protect.
I have found anti spatter wax to be the best for protecting your torch.
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jacko
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 09:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nitram38
It helps to remove the weld "balls" that collect around your weld. Usually they can be removed by chopping them sideways with a file edge.
Using the spray makes them come off easier or not stick in the first place.
Just a light spray (no puddles) and then weld while wet.
Spot on advice just a light spray
i have used wd40 to spray up the nozzle before but the first weld is crap 
Jacko
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blakep82
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 09:20 PM |
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ah, don't worry, i tried again last night, got 3 sparks down my overalls, 2 on my head. chucked the axle in the back of that car, i'm
getting someone else to weld it
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jacko
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 09:49 PM |
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WIMP!!! thats what i get all day long 
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blakep82
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| posted on 12/11/08 at 09:53 PM |
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damn right! i don't want to burn my beautiful face! :p
after all, its the brake caliper brackets. decided it was best to have someone with a bit more experiance do it i was only tacking them on for
him
[Edited on 12/11/08 by blakep82]
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