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Offline Da67goatman

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Welding Protectant
« on: May 21, 2010, 11:18:48 pm »
What do you guys use to protect things when your welding?  Like welding overhead grab handle nuts in with interior components in still.  Also how would I protect the rubber seal around the big side window on my suburban while welding the seams smooth between roof and quarter panels?  last time i used and old U-haul blanket but it caught fire and has big holes in it now.
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Re: Welding Protectant
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2010, 12:59:24 am »
Anything is going to catch fire but you can use cardboard or like most plumbers and welders use asbestos sheet or even a shingle
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Re: Welding Protectant
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2010, 10:55:41 am »
Something like that, just weld the nut to a plate, drill a hole and bolt it in instead of welding to the body.
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Re: Welding Protectant
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2010, 12:24:24 pm »
I have old shingles i never thought to use those, thanks.  what about protecting the rubber seal?  I was thinking of coting it in petroleum jelly and then welding,  i was thinking the jelly will burn instead of my seal and as long as i wipe it off before it burns down to the rubber i'll be ok.  Kinda like a sacrificial barrier, just don't know how fast it will burn.
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Re: Welding Protectant
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2010, 07:46:24 pm »
Why not just buy a welding blanket and duct tape it in place?  http://www.harborfreight.com/5-ft-x-5-ft-welding-blanket-43743.html
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