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I have cast brass windshield posts for a auburn speedster kit car I am building.There are several inperfections that need to be filled before plateing.Is this something I do can with just brass rod or better to use a silver rod?Thanks for your help.Best regards,Grandpa Marc
Reply:If it's truly brass, the zinc can vaporize and cause porosity when you melt it. Filling the pits with silver solder would be easier; I'd ask the plater about what alloys would cause no problems with the plating process, just to be sure that's the way to go.
Reply:Originally Posted by Oldiron2If it's truly brass, the zinc can vaporize and cause porosity when you melt it. Filling the pits with silver solder would be easier; I'd ask the plater about what alloys would cause no problems with the plating process, just to be sure that's the way to go.
Reply:Thanks fellows.I have had some others tell me to use the silver rod.Silver rod it is! Do I need to use a silver rod or can I solder it with silver solder? Best regards,MarcLast edited by grandpa Marc; 01-06-2011 at 09:53 AM.Reason: ad question