Midlands based seamless auto welding company needed

ktnez99

ktnez99

Zorg Guru (IV)
British Zeds
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West Midlands
Model of Z
Z3 2.8L
Anyone on here have firsthand experience of using an excellent seamless welding company based in the West Midlands? Drawing a blank on this and need to find a company that will do an excellent job of welding on my Z. All recommendations will be appreciated.
 
I've seen you ask this question a number of times over the last week or so. There's really no such thing as seamless welding. Seamless tube isn't welded, it's extruded. All welds can be made to look seamless by skilled hands to remove the waste metal from the welding process.
What do you understand "seamless welding" to be? What part of your car needs to be welded?
 
Hi @Jack Ratt By seamless I mean that when the metal replacement piece has been welded into the area that needs replacing, that when it’s done it looks as though there is no new metal added, no visible join, that it is invisible, smooth to touch and looks to seamlessly blend into the existing metal and therefore, no visible joins.
The area the needs doing is immediately in front of the offside front jacking point plus mid-way along the same side inner sill ( small area) plus spots under the inner arch.
Might you know a company that could potentially do such work?
 
I moved from the Black Country to Cornwall 30yrs ago and rarely go back so I've lost touch with what used to be local businesses. Look for a car restoration company rather than a car repair company.
It's common for restoration companies to have to add new metal to replace long extinct body parts so will have the skills and knowledge to do what you are asking, whereas a modern repair shop will usually just want to fit a new part rather than try to repair an old or damaged part. Also, they may not put the required time and effort into repairing the underside of the car when you're never going to see the repair.
If your wheel arches need welding it's going to be more cost effective to fit new panels. They'll have to be painted after welding anyway so it's something you'll need to consider.
If you find a car restoration company, go and speak to them and tell them what you want and I'm sure they'll be able to accommodate you.
Have you considered a full body respray? A good auto body shop would sort the welding during their preparation work
 
Thanks. Lots to think about there and very useful information so much appreciated. More research sourcing restoration companies…
 
I agree with @Jack Ratt about trying to find a car restorer, rather than a car repairer.

It's quite easy to make a weld invisible on one side of the metal, but to make it invisible on both sides is a factor of 10 more difficult.
 
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