Prima Pipe Weld break - What type of stick electrode to use?

JasonH · Post by **JasonH** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 5:46 pm

It will be my first time trying to weld, but I will have some supervision. I'm just wondering if anyone knows the proper electrode type to use on the metal on the prima exhaust. Any help would be great!

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:16 pm

I know a lot of dealers have done this repair or have sent it out to be done. If you're friendly with one, they may be able to tell you.

If you bought the pipe within a year at a shop, they may cover the repair, though it's technically not warrantied in that way.

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:41 pm

Just Mig it(unless you have access to a nice Tig), and remember to use Argon. It will be MUCH prettier a weld. Then all you have to do is get the wire speed correct.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:08 am

Isn't the Prima pipe stainless steel? Welding stainless takes the right equipment and probably more important skill and experience. Take it to a pro.

bigbropgo · Post by **bigbropgo** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:35 am

BuddyRaton wrote:Isn't the Prima pipe stainless steel? Welding stainless takes the right equipment and probably more important skill and experience. Take it to a pro.

+1 on this if its stainless.

lmgreco · Post by **lmgreco** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:52 pm

If it is stainless, I would recommend finding someone with a TIG welder. Nice pretty welds and easily able to weld stainless with the correct filler rod.

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:37 pm

You can weld stainless just fine with a Mig if you know what you are doing, but yes, NOT a job for a newbie, and of course TIG is better if you can.

Legitimate Mustard · Post by **Legitimate Mustard** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 4:42 pm

You can get stainless electrodes for an arc welder. Just talk to the folks at your local welding supply company. They can tell you everything you need to know. You can also get stainless wire for MIG, and you really just have to mess with the settings a little bit. You don't need anything special other than the correct filler wire. Stainless wire is stiffer, so if you plan to weld a lot of it a special wire feeder can help. Otherwise, just keep your cable straight to avoid adding more friction with bends. TIG welding Stainless is really easy, and produces nice results.

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heyitsomid · Post by **heyitsomid** » Sun Oct 02, 2011 5:56 pm

I'm still a newbie and i've tried my hand at tig, its definitely the easiest of the methods. Still I would have it done by someone with experience and I would advise practice on scrap metal before you try welding your exhaust. I think based off the scrap you'll realize how hard it is. Make sure the scrap is curved and the same thickness as well. All this adds challenge to the weld. Other than that +1 on what everyone else has said.