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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 10:32 PM
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One of the mounts for the heatshield for my exhaust broke off. I tried a temporary fix with JB Weld - it held for a while then broke again.

I'd like to just weld it back on, but I'm worried that the heat from the spot welds will damage the chrome finish on the outside.

Anyone ever have one of these break or have experience welding on the back side of something chrome?

 
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Old Aug 25, 2014 | 11:32 PM
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You're outta luck. Welds will blue the chrome.
Just run it missing one hose clamp.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 12:05 AM
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It will definitely blue. Your best option short of replacement would be to weld it and get it re-chromed. Check the yellow pages or talk to your local dealer/indy to find a chromer. Bridgeport, East Hartford, Meridan, there's a few options and it shouldn't be that expensive.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 12:39 AM
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you can weld it, wet cool rag on the back keep your heat down, slow... does not have to be a solid bead it is just shield supports so tacks will be fine, we have done several
 
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 01:12 AM
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Your best bet would be to braze it.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 01:48 AM
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Weld it and wrap it
 
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 07:17 AM
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I think I'm going to give it a shot. I've got some spare chrome pieces that I can practice on. I'm going to try to keep the welds to a minimum and also use the wet rag idea.

Hoping for the best...
 
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 08:26 AM
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$30 should get you a replacement off of eBay.
 
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Tig weld would be your best bet.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by clovisrider
Tig weld would be your best bet.
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As thin as it is a good tig welder can do it. Still may discolor but worth a shot. Looks like a Vance and hines. How old? Price a replacement if they won't stand behind it.
 
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