How To Solder And Protect Automotive Wiring (Tips And Tricks)

[@FlatRateMechanic]

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[@kyran2176]

I'm a mechanic student in Alberta, Canada, and this is the same technique (heating the wire, not the solder) that NAIT teaches us to use. Great refresher video and a good reference for any DIY mechanics out there

[@bipedalbob]

4:46 perfect timing, He says ' be sure not to breath this ' and someone in the background starts coughing up lung, Great video plus a giggle, Who could ask for more?

[@FlatRateMechanic]

ya I added that little plugin, lol

[@semperfidelis7032]

Use the same method on my semi trucks and trailers. For 40 years. Same torch even. Never ever use the grease though. Prevents the heat shrink from shrinking properly. Sometimes I would silicone over the heat shrink if it was going to a hole

[@shovel2683]

Beautiful job thanks for the inspiration

[@dotes12]

No, please don't use dielectric grease with double wall heat shrink tubing, it prevents the encapsulant/adhesive from bonding with the wire's insulation and creating an airtight barrier. If you're using regular heat shrink tubing, then go ahead. Silicone sealant/adhesive would actually be better than dielectric grease if you're going to use regular heat shrink tubing, but you do you.

[@Otagner]

Just what I was about to say! 100% agree.

[@BosllaLighting]

Helps a lot👍

[@FlatRateMechanic]

Thanks, glad you found it useful.

[@scuba422123]

solder is good as yours are....in gm classes they say to crimp and heat shrink

[@FlatRateMechanic]

I should have added that I in most cases use the metal butt connectors and crimp them to hold the wire then fill it with solder then shrink wrap.

[@TheMoffBoy]

Pretty sure the technique at 2:50 is what NASA use for emergency wiring repair. I think they discovered that a correctly repaired joint is about twice the strength of the standard wire.

[@mt1885]

Where you buy the TIN with sponge at?

[@Otagner]

Comes in the power probe soldering kit.

[@johnbroadbent9034]

the word is solder and not soder