danielbushell Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I am currently restoring a triumph spitfire 1500 and wondered if I should waxoyl the rear inner wings before welding new outer wings to them or should do this after the outer wings are attached?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piman Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hello Daniel, Waxoil is flammable so it is probably better to do it afterwards. It is probably better to do it after painting also to minimise contamination of the bodywork?Alec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 wait till after paint!And use weld through primer on all new and old body panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbushell Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Ok I will do it after welding and painting. Thanks a lot for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbushell Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 I was thinking of seam welding the rear wings to the inner wings is this best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Depends on your welding skills - you risk the panel will warp due to heat.Then - if you one day will have to replace it - you will kick your self :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Were they originally spot welded? If so, I've be tempted with some stitch welds and some well placed plug welds. But that's only because I don't have much confidence in my plugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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