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[Bart]

Hey guys I have just welded in the replacement panels of the front lower guards, obviously when welding it leaves a bead of weld which needs to be grinded back, what is the best way to grind this back to leave a nice finish, without making gauges, a grinding wheel will leave gauges so I wont use that. Would a sanding disk on the angle grinder be ok??
I know it�s a bit of a silly question and logic should prevail but I would like to know the best option and advice from you guys who are experienced in doing this.
Thanks guys

[racean69]

Bart
Rough it down with the grinding wheel first, work along the length of the weld NOT across it, pull the grinder towards you in a wipeing type action( don't put to much weight on it) rather then pushing it away from you(less change of it biteing in) if that makes sense.

Work a bit in different areas,so heat doesn't build up in a small area. Take the weld down so its just proud of the parent metal, then use a sanding type disc, again working lengthways to the weld till its where you want it. I would use a rough type sanding disc so it doesn't polish the metal smooth. If the area's is feeling hot stop for awhile and let it cool.

Just what I do thats all.

[FastEHHolden]

A thing called a flap disc is the go...but grinding disc used as stated above will suffice.

[Bart]

cool thanks guys, thats what i was thinking, iv grinded it down so the weld is about 1mm above the sheet metal. Ill use the flap disk now.
Thanks again