[Healeys] Welding question

[pennell at cox.net]

Steve,

It only stands to reason that bare metal welds to bare metal best.  Granted the weld will burn through the paint OK and the strength of the weld will still be good - probably very little difference.  But it only takes a few passes with a grinding wheel/wire wheel to get to metal, go ahead and have him do it.

Keith

---- "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg at abrazosdata.com> wrote: 
> I'm going to have a local welder weld some brackets to my frame.
> 
> My question for you experienced welders: is it necessary to strip the paint prior to welding, or will the welding burn right through it?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> -- 
> Steve Gerow
> BN6