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Old 08-24-2014, 11:28 AM
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If it is it looks like crap to me?






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If it is I agree, but it looks to bad to be one for sure.
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Hard to say I've seen some pretty ugly factory welds on XJs. It could be factory or from a previous "repair".


Though given the fact that that looks like factory primer/paint that has not been ground/sanded down or repainted or otherwise disturbed I would lean toward factory.
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Sadly those are factory welds. Look like the welds on my ZJ.
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A non-factory stick welder can burn right through the very light primer and paint under there. It's just overspray anyway.
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