Complete Guide to Using Soldering Gun in Auto Body Repair
2021 ж. 14 Нау.
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The first soldering gun video I posted is the most popular video and I still get a lot of questions about proper use, wattage, type of solder, etc. This video is a complete walkthrough on setting up and using your soldering gun to repair holes in sheet metal.
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Soldering tips have a coating on them which needs to be protected to work the best. Sanding can work to remove excess solder and debris but can also go through the coating. It can be better to clean the tip using flux and a brass solder tip cleaner. Then retin the tip with fresh solder and it should last much longer. There are videos that show this process in detail.
Thanks for the info and for watching
What the hell has this video to do with body repair?
😂😂 you should watch this guys videos before commenting
Dutch boy used to make a heavier rosin core solder about the same gauge as u had
I have a gas tank with a single puncture in it, and I'm looking to repair. Can I do so, using the technique you describe for the bumpers? Or, is there a different type of materials I can use with a soldering gun, to fill the single puncture of the tank? Thank you.
As long as the tank is steel, soldering will work great. Thanks for watching
For those who say their gun doesn't get hot enough, the reason could be because they are using an extension cord. You would need to use a heavy gauge cord that isn't too long.
Great tip. Thanks for watching
I have a vintage Wen Products Sodering Gun do you think i could order modern tips for it?
I’m not sure but my gun is over 40 years old and it uses current tips. If yours looks the same they may work. Thanks for watching
If my soldering gun is up to 140watts would that be enough? With the same plumbing solder cable
You may not get enough heat out of your gun. The same solder will work but you’ll have to try it out on some scrap sheet metal. From what I read in my comments, people are having a hard time finding solder guns with enough watts. Good luck and thanks for watching
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I use silver bearing solder for metal work
That works too but it usually requires more heat than a soldering gun would produce. You probably use a micro torch to melt your solder. Is this correct?
Where can I get it
I was going to order the Weller gun but read an abundant amount of negative reviews such as the trigger fails , doesn't reach specified temperature etc... What's your honest opinion on the gun and or reviews I read ? Thanks
I’ve never had an issue with either of my guns but they’re both old. Maybe they were built better than newer models. The replacement tips don’t seem to last as long as they once did. You might have to try another brand. Sorry but that’s the only help I can offer. Thanks for watching
Please carefully read the online manuals for the D550 or D650 models. Contrary to what everybody imagines, you get full power when you pull the trigger half way. You get the lesser power when you pull the trigger all the way. It is not what you expect. Really. From the Weller website for the current D550 model, "When full 260 Watt power is needed, pull the trigger halfway. When medium-high 200 Watt power is needed, pull the trigger fully."
That’s interesting. I just assumed. Good info. I’ll experiment next time I get them out. Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching.
replace tip with a piece of solid copper wire
I’ll have to try that. Thanks for watching
@@autobodytrainingsolutions838 gets hotter , quicker last longer, cheap .try some 10 or 12 gauge never buy a tip again.
Thanks for the GREAT tip. Just replaced the tip with copper wire on my 22 dollar 12v soldering iron. And there was me thinking of buying a new soldering iron . 👍
@@petar443 yes, the solid copper wire works better than tips you can buy. they get hotter, faster. keep a few of them premade for easy replacement and solder away!!!
@@autobodytrainingsolutions838 does using the 10 ga wire work? my bet is it does work
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