How to fix cracked aluminum wheels

[@EddieGines]

Hey bro I’m new at this whole welding and I’m sorry if I sound stupid but it’s all new to me, what type of welder do u think a brand new person like me should start with? I know nothing about welding or the type of materials needed. Any feedback from u will be greatly appreciated

[@pop_pops_garage]

I’d get a entree level mig welder and go from there. I think hobarts are the best bang for your buck!

[@EddieGines]

@@pop_pops_garage ok sounds great. So to do the type of welding u do in the video what type of rods are needed to weld aluminum? I know tungsten is needed right?

[@pop_pops_garage]

@@EddieGines this kind of welding is called tig welding. i wouldn't recommend learning with this. mig welding teaches you the basics and its alot cheaper to learn. if you like it then move to tig.

[@marcomendoza9068]

What setting are you running on the machine ? I don’t weld aluminum at my job we do mostly carbon and stainless but I got a cracked wheel I intend to fix. Thanks in advance

[@pop_pops_garage]

Every machine is different. I’m not 100% sure with mine inset it and forget it. I very very very very rarely change settings on my machine. I will say i run 220v

[@williamdon3442]

Would solder and a torch work????

[@hvaccity5637]

How big of a crack is to big to fix? Mine almsot goes half way through the rim but I don't think it's all the way through. Thoughts?

[@jesushadenough3427]

Better trash it before it explodes if it even holds air.

[@hvaccity5637]

@Jesus Hade'nough got it welded up and she's been riding perfect sense. Took one hell of a bead tho lmao

[@jesushadenough3427]

@@hvaccity5637 Riding perfect until your weld breaks causing the wheel to explode and end up in a serious wreck over it.

[@hvaccity5637]

@Jesus Hade'nough it's been over a year, no serious wreck happening over it. Nearing 1000 miles sense. Appreciate the concern though

[@michelle6839]

No fusion welds?

[@pop_pops_garage]

@@michelle6839 i don’t, there’s normally to big of a gap after you cut them

[@nickstone7506]

What grade of aluminum are wheel typically made out of?

[@pop_pops_garage]

They are all different. Stock wheels are always cast, 2 and 3 piece wheels are different.

[@Jennaxm____]

How is your POTS doing ? Hope all is well ! ☺️

[@zlabfab487]

repair looks good. what welder were you using ?

[@kenrocker7427]

Awesome video!

[@pop_pops_garage]

Thanks!

[@84yoder]

@@pop_pops_garage great video. Which filler rod do u use

[@miguelsalinas8294]

Thanks bro

[@pop_pops_garage]

Np

[@brauliomacias6626]

Best to start from the lips in because or warping aluminum Likes to move with high heat

[@pop_pops_garage]

interesting theory! makes sense

[@brauliomacias6626]

@@pop_pops_garage do the wheel weld repairs at my job…I am not a professional tig welder can only fix wheels but yes I seen like 50 videos of people repairing wheels…I was trained by someone that only does aluminum TIG for a living guy told me the secret of it moving around with the heat so Lips first ever since

[@pop_pops_garage]

@@brauliomacias6626 ill give it a shot for sure. it makes sense! ive one a ton of wheel repairs with no real issues but it makes sense

[@oreste13amg]

this is the reason way people dont belive the rims can be repair because this it is very bad way to weld a rim

[@sylvesterlester0417]

You so cold with it bro🫱🏾‍🫲🏽🥶

[@pop_pops_garage]

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