Galvanized body panels

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <9807151200.AA14177@hunch.zk3.dec.com> Andrew Duane USG/PE writes:

> I heard this, too, and found it wierd. My '85 VW Golf was galvanized,
> as were all '85 VWs here. Strange that an $8500 Golf would be dipped,
> but a $35000 5000Q wouldn't be....

As I understand it, they're not actually dipped.  The sheet steel is
galvanised, and the trick in the process is to cut and form it such
that the coating is pressed into the cut and maintains a complete
seal.  There are also issues with welding, apparently.

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