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    Soft mig wire ,have you used it?

     



    I have some(alot) of holes on my frame I would like to close up ,and some on some body panels also, would this be good to use ? I am trying to cut down time during the grinding process.

    I have read about it but forgot the name of the the wire ,but I know its only used for body panels and as filler.I will not be strong enough to joint high stress areas.Have any of you used it ,whats the name of it? Thanks

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    E-Z grind welding wire. if holes are big in the frame 1/2 and bigger i would use a backer or a plug and make sure it low so you can fill it in with weld that way you do not grind off all the weld
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    I don't think I would use the easy grind on the frame..... Not that much extra work to grind the stronger wire welds.... I've seen to much cracking with the soft wire welds. Be a shame to get all the spare holes filled in, then down the road have them start popping loose!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Severson
    I don't think I would use the easy grind on the frame..... Not that much extra work to grind the stronger wire welds.... I've seen to much cracking with the soft wire welds. Be a shame to get all the spare holes filled in, then down the road have them start popping loose!!!!
    yes i have use alot of wire for mild steel there is not much diff on grinding
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