How To Solder And Protect Automotive Wiring. In this video, I will be showing you how to repair the wiring in your car or truck. Automotive wiring should be soldered and protected properly in order to withstand all types of weather rain snow and salt.
I will show you how to solder wires together the right way to seal the solder joint with heat shrink is a must and you also need to make sure you do not have a cold solder joint.
I will be using a power probe butane soldering gun. This tool worked the best for me in the automotive application and make it a breeze get that tuff to reach wires repaired, soldered and sealed properly.
A few tips and tricks to use when soldering is to first always make sure you do not have a cold solder joint, make sure you are using the right solder for the job and always make sure you seal your solder joint from all types of weather. Thanks for watching The Flat Rate Mechanic
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My husband is one of those stubborn fellas that has to do everything himself. He has gotten a lot wrong over the years but I can’t complain, he is a hard worker. He recently did some wire work in my car and the way he mended the wires, I just know it is not going to last. We have fluctuation weather here. I am going to show him this video and see if he will try out your method.