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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 59 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 59 | Hi bolters
Going to start working on my grill.
I think it is just chromed steel as a magnet sticks.
can I use my mig to weld it?
buff it clean and have at it?
Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 | I think I would try to lay down a bead in the back in an area that isn't noticeable first, just to see of it is indeed weldable using GMAW. The magnet trick doesn't necessarily mean it'll arc weld satisfactorily. Good luck, hope that helps!  John | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 | Yes, you can use your MIG and it should work out just fine. I don't know the condition of the chrome or if you plan to rechrome or repaint, but any welding near the chrome will damage it and require replating, if that's your plan.
Where in Alberta are you probird? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 59 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 59 | Sorry I've been busy with work etc.
I live in Calgary.
Ill try it on some spare pieces I have and see if it works ok.
Ill get it rechromed after
Thanks
Barry.
Last edited by probird; 07/06/2014 9:11 AM.
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