Rust mort and welding

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  1. CCARMAN

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    Can you weld the steel after using Rust mort?
     
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    What is Rust mort?
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Clean the metal well and it shouldn't be an issue. You should also check and make sure you won't be creating any nasty gasses that would be poisonous.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    If you are treating the rust with Rustmort.......then that metal is too thin to weld to anyways due to the rust. Cut out ALL the rust.
     
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