Dear list,
There have been a couple of questions about using galvanized steel for body
repair. There are two things to keep in mind when using this material:
First, the galvanizing does give off fumes that will make you feel very ill.
I have heard from a long time welder that if you drink lots of milk that it
will offset the effects, but this may just be an old wives tale.
Second, from a structural standpoint, if you are welding using a MIG or
stick welding the galvanizing will cause porosity (pin holes) in the weld.
This will reduce the strength of the weld. This is probably negligible for
body work, but may require some touch up of body filler after grinding the
weld smooth.
Just my $0.02.
Eric Bachman
73 TR6
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