[cromanow89]

Hello, new to the forum here. I'm not a welder and don't know much about it, but recently I had a job done on my truck. I had rock sliders welded to the frame. They were powdercoated on the outside, but the mounting points were not painted/coated.

I had a certified welder mount these for me, and then I noticed there were some gaps. He said he purposely left those because it would allow moisture to escape, and run through. He was pretty adamant about his reasoning. I am questioning this because I live in Minnesota, we use lots of salt..and my fear is that the salt and water will be trapped in those gaps causing my frame and sliders to rust from the inside.

I saw other pictures having this sliders welded all the way around and keeping it sealed. What would you all suggest? should I have this redone and get it completely sealed?

[AKweldshop]

Yes,
I would seal it up.

Salt will rust it out in no time.

[dsmabe]

Having such a tight gap would probably trap moisture instead of letting it drain, I'd probably close it up.

[cromanow89]

Thanks guys for the reply! I'll have it sealed. up

[Superiorwelding]

Since your product is finished already consider another method to seal it up. Silicon might be a good choice or any other method as well. Don't want you to start over if you don't have to.
-Jonathan