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Lack of E-coat coverage on welds

On MIG welded surface I've noticed what seems to be a lack of coverage. Why is this and is it a lack of coverage or a reaction to the process?

Phil Rayer
Quality Engineer - Arizona
November 4, 2011

This is because of the weld slag. Do the parts get pickled before the e-coat tank?

Adam

Adam Krey
- Whitewater, Wisconsin, USA
November 10, 2011

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