Don't Lap Weld Your Rust Repairs, Here's Why.

[@darylarmentrout252]

Welding in the middle of a panel? Hand flanger and panel bond is my preferred method

[@moparnut6286]

It depends on where on a body the repair is gonna be...sometimes I can lap weld in combination with a butt weld and I always flange my lap welds which eliminates the step and the excessive grinding..... Sometimes a lap weld is an OEM way it was done so I use both methods as called for....most people usually Diyers are scared to blow through a butt weld they don't have to skill to do a good butt weld.

[@kars_tony]

I meant to mention in the video that EVERY factory seam is lapped, but few are "finished".

[@moparnut6286]

100%

[@kustombuilds538]

I do butt weld it is better however back in the 80s and 90s I did a lot of overlap especially on cheater quarters. I carefully grind then tap the seam down a little then do filler. Cars I did back then still look great today.

[@SSV-i-c-e]

I do butt weld but i also have a Jennie that puts a step in it that is good for a factory type overlap then you fill the Chanel not as much grinding or distortion in my small 40year experience.hey from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@kars_tony]

Butt, Jennie? Behave now...

[@SSV-i-c-e]

@ it is true using my Jennie puts a hard ridge in my steel.lol

[@The-Vinster]

Lap it, tap it down, and fill it was the "used cheap car repair" that i was taught in AB school in the 90's. This is a "I give a chit repair" 👍

[@TheLostWrenchGarage]

Oh the Old Cave and Pave!!

[@paulday-lh5mx]

Love watching the experience at work on the classics.

[@johnallen8680]

If lap welding where finish is critical i do a series of spot welds through the plate for additional strength . When ground flat it still gives more weld than just the lap seam only.

[@mikepoindexter3472]

cut it short put a bonding strip behind, weld 2x as much but repair is same level as original pannel, its fast an easy

[@johnkozero6842]

Nice job

[@timeinbu7909]

In between the sheets can hold moisture and accelerate corrosion also

[@kars_tony]

Moisture between the sheets, hmmm.

[@deanmarskell1518]

You can also do what fitzee does on fitzees fabrication a cut and butt ❤ great explanation on your channel my friend ❤

[@PJ-om2wq]

Fitzee's videos are amazing

[@royhennagir7685]

Thank you

[@DougScriver]

Mint