tail light bezel/ring repair

[bradsan]

I have a tail light bezel/ring that is in need of repair.

I've checked this site and the internet but I can't find anything on how to repair these. I did find an article on silver brazing in Skinned Knuckles but I'd hate to start experimenting on this one!

Any ideas on how to do this or where I might find some information?

Does anyone out there knoww of a reliable place to get repairs done? I'm not sure that it's something I'd trust to a plating shop.

Here is a photo of what I'm talking about, you can see the middle bar is no longer attached. You might also be able to see a couple of major dents in the sides.

Thanks

Brad

[Guest Albert]

Have you thought about having one recast? then you could use some body fill to build up the pits and have new one(s) cast.

[Bhigdog]

What metal is it made of. Brass or steel would not be too much of a problem. Pot metal would be tricky........Bob.

[bradsan]

I think it is too thin a section to have cast.

It's not pot metal thank goodness

It's definitely non-magnetic

[K8096]

Take the bezel to a small, independent musical instrument repair shop. They can solder it up for you, it's no different than fixing a brass musical instrument. THey should be used to working with delicate things. You bezel appears to be made of brass, and then nickel plated.