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anti spatter spray
blakep82 - 9/11/08 at 11:56 PM

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


prawnabie - 10/11/08 at 12:12 AM

Calm down dear!


Chippy - 10/11/08 at 12:12 AM

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


blakep82 - 10/11/08 at 12:17 AM


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


MikeR - 10/11/08 at 12:26 AM

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.


nitram38 - 10/11/08 at 01:12 AM

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.


dogwood - 10/11/08 at 06:53 AM

I use mine to spray up me nozzle
Never tried it on the job

David


cjtheman - 10/11/08 at 07:08 AM

hi
as nitram38 said use lightly around area rather than directly where you want to weld
cheers
colin


Mr Whippy - 10/11/08 at 07:13 AM

wrap threads in tin foil


speedyxjs - 10/11/08 at 07:40 AM

I just put a peice of scrap metal in the way to block the spatter sticking to parts i want to protect


norm007 - 10/11/08 at 09:46 AM

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.


jacko - 12/11/08 at 09:05 PM

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


blakep82 - 12/11/08 at 09:20 PM

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


jacko - 12/11/08 at 09:49 PM

WIMP!!! thats what i get all day long


blakep82 - 12/11/08 at 09:53 PM

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]