Reply to "GT5 flare installation durability question?"

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Originally posted by PanteraDoug:
I'm getting the impression that some think that leading the joint eliminates the need of plastic filler. It doesn't.
The lead is just to strengthen the joint. There are still waves and depressions in the lead that need to be filled.
The joint on these flares are just as well filled with a filler like "all-metal" with some fiberglass resin mixed in.

Lead and filler both have it's place. If the flairs are welded properly you only need a skim coat and you will need a skim coat weather it's leaded or not so there is no need to lead in the first place. Also If you lead the open areas such as this you risk warping the metal which is not good either.

12/17/069:25 AM

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