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Originally Posted by steeleygreg
In preparation for welding in the trunk pan and other items, what is the best way to remove the undercoat and/or seam sealer around the old spot welds ?
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The best thing I've found is a really powerful electric hot air paint stripping gun or fire - plumber's blow torch.
Go for something that heats a large area rather than something like a welding brazing torch that heats much smaller areas.
Wear a mask - the fumes are grim.
If you find rust underneath the coating peels off easier than the skin on a ripe peach.
Great work so far.
But before you start to weld in any part of the side of the car pay particular attention to the rear structure and how the boot lid will fit (or not).