I am trying to weld on a windshield molding clip pin. Once installed it only takes a small tap of the hammer to knock it off. The area is freshly sanded and also have tried different dwell times, (1/2 second to 2 seconds). The factory ones will actually bend without coming off. I have also used it for studs and they hold extremely well even when using the slide hammer.
I am using a new H&S Uni-Spotter 4550 along with their studs and the proper tip. I did several pins on another car years ago and didn't have a problem although I don't remember testing them.
Any suggestions? I might just have to go with the screw in pins for a peace of mind.
Stud Welder Problem
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I am at a Loss here
Trim studs should not knock off easily as they are welded on. I had to modify my Stud welder to put the Trim studs on my 70 Camero / Firebird. rear window and the Windshield frame. Modifying it consisted of grinding away the Grounding lug so I could get te Tip and stud at the right height in the channel. Go to 2 min 20 sec into video let it play from there, to about 4 min, this is not me lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV_J1Vw634w Dennis B.
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You know, I can try one thing. Since I am using a unmodified gun I was welding it at a slight angle to get it in the middle of the frame. Maybe it's not getting full contact.
I was contemplating modifying my gun like he did in the video but was hesitant without consulting ol' Google first... Thanks for the reference! |
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There are a Few other videos showing same thing to the Gun, I used it as a Generic.
I have two stud guns / stud welders so I wasn't to worried And the Part is available as a replacement at least for both of my guns. Dennis B.
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