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Can you weld a coated mac o/r pipe?

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sgarlic

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I have the Mac O/R H pipe that is black.. the coated version. I want to get it welded where it all connects together.. is it possible to weld this pipe, or do you have to grind off the coating or what?
 

blackink00

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its possible to weld just chip off where it being welded
 

trailblazr81

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Just grind/sand/wire wheel the coating to bare metal where its gonna be welded.
 

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i usually just sand and weld coated metals,works fine
 

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you should clean off the surface to weld anyway
 

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It needs to be tig welded, not mig so that it won't rust.
 
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