Getting ready to do this myself, I've watched A LOT of videos in preparation, none have explained it like you have with flux/no flux/ no gas, heat, and tips - Best video I've seen, hands down!
As someone who's currently restoring a car, all the horror stories I've heard, of how you shouldn't use flux core for bodywork, because it's to hot , it's dirty, you'll just burn through... bla bla bla... Yes you can, but it takes patience, practice, and alot of preparation. 90% of the welding I've done, has been with a cheap fluxcore welder. Even after I bought a MIG welder with gas.
Hi there, I've tried to weld a rear quarter panel on my friends car and I was using flux core, I used the lowest settings on my machine and it still burnt through I prepped the steel quite good and it still burned through, any advice ?
“Doesn’t matter who makes them it’s basically a transformer with a wire feed”. Absolutely I’ve seen third world countries use a repurposed transformer running great beads on 6013 drag rods. Appreciate your content as it is informative. Thanks
I look forward to seeing your video on flux core welding. I'll definitely will be upgrading to a Co2 gas mig as the metal on my project car is very thin and hopefully it'll cut down on any distortion. Cheers
I've done this exact same thing, and issue is less than 6 months later it starts rusting from the inside out. I stopped using any filler, and have been taking the time to get it perfect so no filler needed. You want to talk about pita. Lol. Shoot me in the face
Well it's unfortunate that it rusted out after 6 months. This repair was done 2 1/2 years ago and holding strong. Thanks for watching. Much appreciated.
Now that it's coming back to me the repair I made was on an old half rotted out Nissan murano. It didn't have rust free metal to patch to. It wasn't worth repairing, but I wanted the practice. Great video. Thank you @@swc-diygarage
Great video, well explained. I have an inverter flux core welder that works very well on steel, I’m reluctant to us it on body panels but maybe I’ll give it a go after watching your success.
Huhh, did not think about the polarity making the melting process different. But of course.. Thanks! I have struggled with flux core welding rust on cars. Like really struggled. Especially with burn through. But I suspect TIG would be even worse.
TIG and rust usually doesn't work out. The rust tends to explode contaminating the tungsten. Truly all you can do is get rid of all the rust you can. Thanks for watching much appreciated.
I've never had problems with pinholes because i apply fiberglass to seal it up. I think alot of people don't treat the inside with some kind of under coating once the job is complete.
fiberglass will seal it making it water tight on the outside. water should never be getting to the inside. I spray the inside with under coating oil once the part is finished and painted.
The set up material needs to be the same as the repair. Then adjust heat and wire speed. It's important to maintain the same amount of wire stick out and distance from the work piece. Small changes can have a drastic effect.
Give me confidence to weld with my Mastercraft again but this time on thinner parts like pannel ! My mastectaft is mig and flux core ,should I put gas on it is it expensive to use ? I will cool it down with wet tissue has I haven't got air compressor but still ! You made my evening I go to sleep thanks Men ! Pierre from Quebec .❤
Gas mig is definitely better than flux core. To purchase a small bottle is around $300 plus take it and have filled. You could possibly rent one for a short-term. You can use cold water and a sponge to cool your welds. Thank for watching.
Thank you. They were no 20 gauge here last summer my projects, so I had to use 24 and 22 gauge. It was thin for my Mastercraft but not to bad for my Forney 261. Thanks alot for your video's
Getting ready to do this myself, I've watched A LOT of videos in preparation, none have explained it like you have with flux/no flux/ no gas, heat, and tips - Best video I've seen, hands down!
Thanks for watching and commenting Troy. Very much appreciated.
Great tips. Looking to get the balls to weld, knowing the details without a 45min video is great
Thanks Mike. Much appreciated.
As someone who's currently restoring a car, all the horror stories I've heard, of how you shouldn't use flux core for bodywork, because it's to hot , it's dirty, you'll just burn through... bla bla bla... Yes you can, but it takes patience, practice, and alot of preparation. 90% of the welding I've done, has been with a cheap fluxcore welder. Even after I bought a MIG welder with gas.
Thanks for leave a great comment and watching the video. 👍💯
If you want a real fun time do it with 6013 on a stick welder......yes you can do it but it suuuuuuuuucks.
@@yurimodin7333 I don't have the talent to even think about attempting that. Stick welding takes alot more skill than I currently possess.
@@leetotty7703 the trick is use AC or DCEN and lay the rod angle waaaay down. th-cam.com/video/QkQzwL8fDj4/w-d-xo.html
Hi there, I've tried to weld a rear quarter panel on my friends car and I was using flux core, I used the lowest settings on my machine and it still burnt through I prepped the steel quite good and it still burned through, any advice ?
“Doesn’t matter who makes them it’s basically a transformer with a wire feed”. Absolutely I’ve seen third world countries use a repurposed transformer running great beads on 6013 drag rods. Appreciate your content as it is informative. Thanks
Thanks for watching and commenting. Very much appreciated.
Absolutely spot on. The best explanation of gas and core flux welding I've seen 👌 thanks for the information.
Thank-you. Thinking of doing some more flux core patch welding videos because a lot of people can't afford gas migs.
I look forward to seeing your video on flux core welding. I'll definitely will be upgrading to a Co2 gas mig as the metal on my project car is very thin and hopefully it'll cut down on any distortion. Cheers
Flux-core is king!
Yes. Very useful. Thanks for watching.
Out of all the welding videos I watched this one actually made sense
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Some how I missed this vid here…watching and taking notes 🤝
Hope you found it helpful. Thanks for your support.
Spray way in the house 🏡!!! 😎
Newbie wanna be welder here. This gives me the confidence to go and try my first weld!
Awesome. Thanks for watching and commenting. Very much appreciated.
That «murdering» move on the broken black door is just my style. Good way to get frustration out on shi* not working 😂😂 love it
Thanks for watching and commenting BsBrix. Much appreciated.
Thanks for the polarity explanation
Your welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting. Very much appreciated.
Great video! Thanks for helping this newbie welder! 😁
Your welcome. Welding sheet metal with flux core takes patience. Take your time and set it up the best you can.
I've done this exact same thing, and issue is less than 6 months later it starts rusting from the inside out. I stopped using any filler, and have been taking the time to get it perfect so no filler needed. You want to talk about pita. Lol. Shoot me in the face
Well it's unfortunate that it rusted out after 6 months. This repair was done 2 1/2 years ago and holding strong. Thanks for watching. Much appreciated.
Now that it's coming back to me the repair I made was on an old half rotted out Nissan murano. It didn't have rust free metal to patch to. It wasn't worth repairing, but I wanted the practice. Great video. Thank you @@swc-diygarage
Nice - just got a small FCW - thanks for the tips.
Your welcome. Flux core welders are handy to have around and work really well if you take the time to set them up.
Great video, well explained. I have an inverter flux core welder that works very well on steel, I’m reluctant to us it on body panels but maybe I’ll give it a go after watching your success.
Taking time on the setup is key. Thanks for watching.
Huhh, did not think about the polarity making the melting process different. But of course.. Thanks!
I have struggled with flux core welding rust on cars. Like really struggled. Especially with burn through. But I suspect TIG would be even worse.
TIG and rust usually doesn't work out. The rust tends to explode contaminating the tungsten. Truly all you can do is get rid of all the rust you can. Thanks for watching much appreciated.
@@swc-diygarage Sure I would grind down to clean metal before trying TIG. After your video I have decided to give the flux MIG a new shot.
Best explanation of flux core welding. 👍
Thanks ✌
Thanks for watching and commenting. Very much appreciated.
LOOKSGOOD, GOOD JOB, BUDDY.
Thanks. Much appreciated.
Great video, thanks for the tips!
Your welcome. Thanks for watching.
Theres a nack for doing this it takes practice, you can even do it with a stick welder, its called stitch welding.
Thanks for watching
Turned out nice
Thank you and thanks for watching much appreciated.
So a few pinholes left is ok? Alot of videos i watch say omg a pinhole is the first place it will rust- what say you?
I've never had problems with pinholes because i apply fiberglass to seal it up. I think alot of people don't treat the inside with some kind of under coating once the job is complete.
very nice tips there!! thanks!!
Your welcome. Looking to do some more flux core patch video's in the future. Thanks for watching.
Good stuff 🤙🏽 thank you
Thanks for watching and commenting.
The small holes bother me after grinding it down...😄
Fiberglass filler is my best friend Lol. Thanks for watching much appreciated.
@@swc-diygarage jeah but when welding cars underneath its weird to use filler 🤔😄idk
@@st4nee That's a whole different situation.
Informative video, well explained, have you thought about dusting of the Metalcraft.... she looks a bit dusty mate 🙂
Yes everything needs a good cleaning. Thanks for watching much appreciated.
GOOD INFORMATION
Thanks BLACK RAIN. A lot of people have trouble with flux core but it can be done.
3 words... Anti Spatter Spray
I dont find it that effective. Helps keep BB's from sticking part and electrode but would still have to clean it with a wire brush or wheel.
I'm going to be doing this soon, correct me if I'm wrong but will water find it's way into the pinholes of the weld even through the fiber glass?
fiberglass will seal it making it water tight on the outside. water should never be getting to the inside. I spray the inside with under coating oil once the part is finished and painted.
Great explanations. How did you get your welder “dialed in” on that scrap piece? Thanks
The set up material needs to be the same as the repair. Then adjust heat and wire speed. It's important to maintain the same amount of wire stick out and distance from the work piece. Small changes can have a drastic effect.
@@swc-diygarage thanks for the reply! 👍
@@vic2982. thanjs
Give me confidence to weld with my Mastercraft again but this time on thinner parts like pannel !
My mastectaft is mig and flux core ,should I put gas on it is it expensive to use ?
I will cool it down with wet tissue has I haven't got air compressor but still !
You made my evening I go to sleep thanks Men !
Pierre from Quebec .❤
Gas mig is definitely better than flux core. To purchase a small bottle is around $300 plus take it and have filled. You could possibly rent one for a short-term. You can use cold water and a sponge to cool your welds. Thank for watching.
What wire size you using?? .30 o .23
.030 for flux core .023 for mig.
@@swc-diygarage for fluxcore you got the ground om negative and gun om positive?
@@vegitoblue7908 dcen" electrode negative". So wire is negative. Ground clamp is positive.
Hi sir! what thickness was your piece that you had cut ?
The patch material was the same thickness as the door skin 20 gauge or .035 inches. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thank you. They were no 20 gauge here last summer my projects, so I had to use 24 and 22 gauge. It was thin for my Mastercraft but not to bad for my Forney 261. Thanks alot for your video's
What gauge metal is that
20 gauge
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Thanks Bob. Much appreciated
yep, flux core is s#%t.
Thanks for watching