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chris-red
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PostPosted: 17:35 - 15 Mar 2017    Post subject: Welding up a chrome exhaust Reply with quote
My RXS exhaust has a Number of pin holes. I'm planning one having a bash at welding them.

I own Lidl's finest Arc Welder. I've had it years and never plugged it in. Laughing

I have an even more knackered exhaust to practice on I was just after tips.

I know I have to grind the chrome off before welding. Do I need special rods? I was just going to use the ones I got with it.

Any tips? My plan was to start on low power with the test and work up till it seems good.
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nowhere.elysium
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PostPosted: 18:00 - 15 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah - Arc is shit for thin materials. You're more likely to blow bigger holes in it than fix anything.
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chris-red
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PostPosted: 18:06 - 15 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
nowhere.elysium wrote:
Yeah - Arc is shit for thin materials. You're more likely to blow bigger holes in it than fix anything.


TBH, I think I could have the worlds best welder and that still would be the case Laughing
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Tankie
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PostPosted: 18:24 - 15 Mar 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
Use a MIG welder running Stainless wire and Argon gas ,works a treat and the welds won't rust!
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