Dear Listees,

Recently there has been some posting regarding seam rust.  Not really being
familiar with all methods of joining autobody panels I was wondering if
someone could explain to me how these seams for joining these panels are
designed.

Is there a 90 degree flange on each panel butted against each other that is
spot welded then a seam sealer applied over it then paint?

Or is it a continuous weld with a sealer over it, then paint?

Or why didnt VW just make the seam invisble by welding it continuous with a
butt weld and smoothing it over.

Just understanding how this seam is designed/constructed may help me in
fixing it.

Thanks for your replies.

Tim
90 Multivan