Complete Guide to Using Soldering Gun in Auto Body Repair

[@stephenross4333]

Thanks for posting these. I need to repaint a Volvo 240 wagon, and it has a factory roof rack. I want the roof rack removed, and this should be the perfect way to patch the holes.

[@junaidinajun9818]

Weller or miller falls..sir?

[@mikep509]

Im going to solder a 1/4 inch hole on my car roof from rust... all the rust is out and ive got a temporary acrylic caulking stopper for now... my plan was to tin the area with 95% tin 5% silver solder and a zinc chloride flux, wash with water and baking soda to neutralize the hydrochloric acid, then fill the rest with 60 tin 40 lead solder... thoughts?

[@autobodytrainingsolutions838]

Sounds like you know more about solder than I do. As long as all the rust is removed whatever solder you use will work. Silver solder takes more heat to use but is a good choice. I just use plumbers solder due to low melting point and flux is built in. Good luck with your project and thanks for watching

[@mjmadison-villar9423]

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.

[@autobodytrainingsolutions838]

As long as the tank is steel, soldering will work great. Thanks for watching

[@nob3na322]

If my soldering gun is up to 140watts would that be enough? With the same plumbing solder cable

[@autobodytrainingsolutions838]

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

[@nob3na322]

@@autobodytrainingsolutions838 thanks a lot!

[@billduvall4354]

You mention using acid core solder but it looks like the solder in your amazon link is not acid core?

[@autobodytrainingsolutions838]

I just checked. Oatey 53176 is the 1st one that pops up. This is the 95/5 acid core. Thanks for watching

[@MattJonesYT]

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.

[@autobodytrainingsolutions838]

Thanks for the info and for watching

[@supermansuperman9066]

What the hell has this video to do with body repair?

[@eojnedib4417]

😂😂 you should watch this guys videos before commenting

[@jeremyrock9305]

Dutch boy used to make a heavier rosin core solder about the same gauge as u had

[@oteb7229]

I have a vintage Wen Products Sodering Gun do you think i could order modern tips for it?

[@autobodytrainingsolutions838]

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

[@rolandlluis3153]

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

[@autobodytrainingsolutions838]

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

[@marcxxx9868]

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.

[@autobodytrainingsolutions838]

Great tip. Thanks for watching

[@cassandralesh8536]

I use silver bearing solder for metal work

[@autobodytrainingsolutions838]

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?

[@jeffnunley1861]

Where can I get it

[@randy1ization]

replace tip with a piece of solid copper wire

[@autobodytrainingsolutions838]

I’ll have to try that. Thanks for watching

[@randy1ization]

@@autobodytrainingsolutions838 gets hotter , quicker last longer, cheap .try some 10 or 12 gauge never buy a tip again.

[@petar443]

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 . 👍

[@randy1ization]

@@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!!!

[@yeayeasautoadventures1161]

@@autobodytrainingsolutions838 does using the 10 ga wire work? my bet is it does work

[@foggymtnbreakdown]

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."

[@autobodytrainingsolutions838]

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.

[@stephenross4333]

I think you are correct. The humming sound it makes is different for each position, and I believe the louder the sound, the more watts. Pulling half the trigger gives the louder humming sound.

[@junaidinajun9818]

High end solder...