[hot rod bill]

my question is how many of you would smooth out the frame where the weld splatter is before getting the frame powder coated? around the upper control arm in the frt end area,frame horn area,etc. thanks bill

 

[dpvoiceguy]

Grind any large weld spatter and then finish with an orbital sander or disc grinder with 120 grit. Will you be sandblasting the frame? I have a powder line at work and the #1 rule is that the parts need to be SUPER CLEAN to insure good adhesion and avoid corrosion underneath the powder.

 

[shadowgray396]

Bill, the first thing I did was what Tom said. I ground down all the slag from the weld splatter. I then cleaned up all the joints in the frame and rewelded them and ground them smooth. I did most of the work up front, and left some of the original look to the frame in the back. Here's a link to my frame that is under the car I'm working on. http://www.leverfamilysite.com/Ray_Griffins_New_Car_Frame.htm
Ray

 

[gasoline_fiend]

I started re-welding the seams and grinding also....UGH!!! But worth it in the end. (I hope)

 

[hot rod bill]

tom, yes i'm getting the frame sandblasted before the powder coating. ray, that frame of yours looks great, i seen your previous posting about the hours of work you did to it. mainly where the upper a-arms in the front there is a lot of slag from welding, i was going to grind them down along with some other area's that need attention. well looks like i'll get started on it. thanks for all the info. bill:thumbsup: