You gave bodywork secret away at no profit of your own. The world need more people like you. Take it easy, Aloha and Mahalo.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

When you get older you want to pass things on to keep the tricks and secrets from disappearing. We owe it to those who follow. Thanks for the comment.

@alexandergallegos3843

3 жыл бұрын

@@autobodytrainingsolutions838 I wanna personal thank you. I'm trying to become a mechanic and work on cars and tips like these are like finding hidden treasure in my eyes.

@MrFirdel

2 жыл бұрын

@@autobodytrainingsolutions838 How about rust, when leaving the solder exposed on the backside? Is that not a problem?

@maxtheroofer8004

2 жыл бұрын

solder is doesnt rust, it has no iron in it

@groggysword33

Жыл бұрын

@@MrFirdel Spray wax on the backside of it. Solder shouldn’t rust, but the steel on the back possibly could.

You saved my life with this. I’m learning body work and this is just another trick I can add to my tool belt. But it helps solve my problem with the holes I have from my widebody kit

Thank you for this video, the screw method is genius! I was so concerned I'd never be able to get anything in that hole until I found this video. I used this method to fill up some holes in my trunk after installing a spoiler. Worked great!

Love your videos. As a young 23 year old, thank you for passing down the knowledge.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

I wish when I was 23 I knew what I know now. Hopefully you’ll gain some knowledge from my videos. Thanks for watching

Excellent, never thought of this before. Very well demonstrated. Thanks for the video. Ray in England

Of course! One of those glaring things right in front of your face for years, but you never thought of it. Thanks!

This is quite possibly the best how to video on the entire internet. Thank you.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I am truly impressed. I remember the old "lead sleds" from the customizers of the '50s, but had thought that the use of "lead" had completely died out. But you have certainly provided me with a useful technique as I work on my old hot rod.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

A very nice job fella for sure. This repair will last so much longer than a push bondo into the hole repair. Well done. VF

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This is gold. I had no idea how I would fill holes in my truck. New sub.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your support

Perfect, just what I was looking for. I'll make sure to watch your other vids. Thank you from New Zealand.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Thank you very much! Your video was extremely helpful! I went from the shock of discovery 5 holes in the roof of my Jeep to - meh... And $70 later all 5 holes were repaired! Thank you again!

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

I absolutely had a blast filling my trim holes. Worked very well however I used a map gas torch. My issue was unwanted trim holes in my car. I still have 25 more to go but, I’m not too worried about what I’m going to do. The answer is keep soldering them. I have a mig but I like these results much better. Thank you very much. You are a good teacher to this older man. Be good

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Glad this worked well for you!

Great work. The modern, non toxic answer to the old days, when we used to use lead.

@mustangrebuilder

2 жыл бұрын

I used lead 40 years ago and this is the way to go

Thank you sir! I need to fix my car, bondo kept cracking when I fill the cracks with it. I thought about soldering it but wasn’t sure if it was gonna work, this video just confirmed my speculation!

There are so many different ways to repair holes in panels. I have never had any problem with warping panels using my Mig. It's such a quick zap. This is certainly and interesting way of doing it.

THANKS Just what I wanted to know on how to fix a hole on my Finder.

Great video. We still do lead work in our shop on restorations. Though we use a lead free body solder nowadays. It’s stronger and safer, but this is a great method for small holes. I’d recommend a MAPP gas torch though.

I’ve said it before and it’s worth repeating…I think this is by far the best auto body channel on KZread. There are a lot of hype channels out there with entertainment value that take short cuts and build full cars in less than a month or even a week. Be careful on what you take from those. It drives me crazy! They cut corners and hide the day to day work. This channel shows the right way to do it. I come back to this channel and rewatch videos. Gary

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Gary. That’s what I intended when I started this channel. I’ve got a new series coming out soon that I hope will educate my viewers. Thanks for watching and also for your positive comment. It’s greatly appreciated

Bill cameron sent this to me! Really helpful video!!

Thank you so much! I didn't have access to the back and followed your steps. Worked perfectly!

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge!!

The Bob Ross of auto body repair

Can’t wait to try this. Have several holes from a removed spoiler and wasn’t sure how to go about fixing.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

6 ай бұрын

Good luck with your project. Thanks for watching

Excellent demonstration!

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

The video I needed to see. Thank you.

Nice video. Great stuff. Really like it

Great video

I know you’ve gotten this a lot but thank you so much!!

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Positive comments are always appreciated. Thanks

I had been planning on getting leading gear to do some work on my tailgate which has a large area of surface rust that originated from factory holes for the "4WD" emblem. Fortunately it looks like the metal hasn't been dramatically thinned, but this gives me an option to try for filling those 4mm holes before smoothing out the pitting with light body filler. Great video!

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I think i will use this for closing my trim holes. thanks.

Very good video. Thank you.

Thank you very much, just what I was looking for, im working on a f100 and jaja a few holes, will do that process 👍

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, glad it helped! Check back for new videos.

Definitely worth watching

Just patched my three holes from a spot light on a auctioned police interceptor, this is the trick. Thank you

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked out for you. Thanks for watching

Ty so much I'm going to fill the holes in the cab of my truck where a light bar was mounted

I never thought of solder. I have a truck that had body flares on it, they must have drilled a million holes (or at least 140) in the fenders and rockers. Didn't want to weld all those holes, I was thinking JB Weld but this will work much better. Thank You so much for the tip.

@tomcoryell

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done JB Weld, I think this will last longer.

Thank you good job . 👍

You are exceedingly cool. Wow! What a quick solution!

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

4 ай бұрын

I’m way too old to be cool. Thanks for watching

THANK YOU!

Thank you so much this is exactly what I needed 🤙

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Glad that worked well for you. Thanks!

Just bought my first rat rod which has copper accent parts, I am using copper pennies to fill holes then burnishing them. Always thought you could solder holes up, now I have seen it done easily Thanks

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

That should look good. Thanks for watching

magnets can be used to hold small pieces of metal in place.

Nice job. Hot riders from years ago been using that method for filling holes and lows in bodywork. They used lead back then.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Great info! New Subscriber. Thank you!

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support

Thank you !

great video, but I'm surprised the patch didn't fall out when you heated it to fill in the screw hole. Would take longer, but a wire could be brazed to the patch using a torch

Excellent!

Works great 👍

Thank you very much

Thanks very much. How smart!

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I have a gas tank filler hole in the cab 3 in in diameter on an old 72 Ford F-100. I imagine I could use this tech on that too. Just get it all clean metal. Form the metal to the curve and solder it up. Thanks for the video Ill give it a try.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good size hole to patch with just solder. I would probably tack weld it in 1st with a mig welder or braze it with a torch in a few spots for strength. If that’s not an option the solder should be ok if that patch is shaped correctly so it doesn’t need any pressure to clamp it place. Good luck and thanks for watching

Brilliant Thanks

What to do when u can't get to the backside of a bullet hole repair for retention. Sorry I missed it. I can use the nail and a piece of sheet metal. Brilliant!

Good video soldering I can do welding not so much

Wow! Thank you for this video, I'm restoring a 79 4x4 toyota pickup and have found holes filled on with bondo, was wondering what an easy way to fill them would be, as I don't have a mig welder. I'll give this a shot!

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Pretty slick!!!

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Which solder are you using

I have a hole in the driver's side a-piller where a swivel light once was. (I have a 2005 Chevy Impala 9C1). This trick will certainly come in handy when I have to fill them. I also have a giant dent in the drivers side front fender that I will take care of later.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

10 ай бұрын

Good luck with your project and thanks for watching

Nice job

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your positive comment

THANK YOU! Is here a additional video for the next step? Wet sand and then prime and paint?

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

The next step would be body filler and I have videos that cover that . Sorry I don’t have any painting videos

Thanks just tried this to fill five 3/8 holes for a trim package on my doors worked good , I just put some old penny's on the back , Its on 1966 cutlass thicker steel had to use more heat propane torch

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Great video. Could you attach a non structural body panel or rust hole patch using this method to spot weld?

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think I’d go over 2 inches with this type of repair. Solder has it’s usage but not a lot of strength. Cosmetic only for small areas. Thanks for watching

Thanks for all your very informative videos. The weller gun for sale these days is only 200/260 watts. Does the additional power make a difference? thank you.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

Yes it does. The more heat you have, the easier it is to solder. Also you’re able to solder on heavier materials. Thanks for watching

great video and got my like and subscribe! question, I want to tin a small 6 inch by 4 inch piece of body panel. There is some black pit rust which I will remove with acid but a lot of the material will be removed from the pits as it's mostly rust. Can I tin that piece of panel to fill in the pits without warping it? I have the same solder gun and I assume that is lead free solder? Thanks again!

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

You shouldn’t have any warping as a heat gun doesn’t get that hot. All the rust in the pits need to be completely removed or solder will not stick which you’ll be able to see if there’s an issue while you’re soldering. Yes it’s lead free as I think all solder is now. Thanks for subscribing and for watching

Have you ever seen if the solder causes the sheet metal to rust over time? Very cool video!

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my video Stud gun vs pull rods. I cover that issue. Thanks for watching

Thanks for the video. Have holes in car body from Stud welder burn through. 1) Any tips for getting the sheet metal patch to stick while filling in the (screw hole) w/tin? sometimes the patch heats and will fall out while filling in the screw hole. Great video.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you don’t have enough solder to hold patch in all the way around. Also don’t build up too much heat when filling the center hole. It’s takes some practice so just keep trying. Thanks for watching

Nice

What type of solder is that?

Can you please give me the links for the two tools you used on this video. Great content. Thanks for your contribution.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, the solder gun can be found on Amazon - amzn.to/3uiTPu6 They don't have the exact solder that I used but this is basically the same - amzn.to/3cLyGCk

@shahbazkainth9776

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir God blessed u

Awesome technique!!! What kind of soldering iron and metal wire is that?

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

I detail everything in my video Complete guide to using soldering gun in auto body repair. Check it out and thanks for watching

Hi, great video! What solder gun did you use?

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

I use a Weller D650 industrial soldering gun. This is something you can get on Amazon. This is the one I use - amzn.to/3j7NITH

Great video, I have 13 antenna holes to do in my ex police car in the roof and trunk lid i can buy the metal plugs and spot weld them but it looks like soldering is much easier what kind of solder was used and can you paint over it ....thanks

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

Complete Guide to Using Soldering Gun in Auto Body Repair kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5yKta6hm93Sh9o.html Check out this video that details everything I use. Thanks for watching

Hi , great video ..Would a D550 soldering gun do the job? Thanks

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

That model is a max 260w which should work but may take a little longer to heat up.

So would doing this and bondo work to make sure your shape or right? Or should you be able to sand it prep and paint after doing just this?

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

It’s going to need bondo to smooth everything out. Thanks for watching

First off thank you so much for your knowledge. Initially my first plan of attack was an unnecessary amount of Bondo. What solder was used here?

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

Complete Guide to Using Soldering Gun in Auto Body Repair kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5yKta6hm93Sh9o.html Check out this video for a more detailed explanation. Thanks for watching

Very very helpful video If i repair floorpan holes after i am done what is the cheapest seam sealer or solution to prevent water from coming inside the car ? Thank you

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

You want to use a urethane seam sealer. Thanks for watching

I was wondering which type of solder do you use... I would like to solder rust holes and larger metal pits that I discovered after blasting my 66 Mustang inner door. I tried MIG welding my other doors rust holes, but its just too difficult as the hole tends to get wider even if I use lower heat, I even used backing copper and just takes too much time and grinding. I was wondering if I can use a propane bottle with soldering wire for hole plugging. Great Video :)

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

Complete Guide to Using Soldering Gun in Auto Body Repair kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5yKta6hm93Sh9o.html Here’s the link to my video that explains everything better. If there’s rust in the pits or any rust on the metal, solder won’t stick. The metal has to be perfectly clean. Also I have a video dealing with mig welding small holes in sheet metal that will be coming out in the future. Good luck and thanks for watching

Brilliant

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Iv never seen this before i like th idea of it because im definitely not a paint/body guy but im trying to learn some tricks to save me some money. This is a permanent fix right?

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Completely permanent. I’ve been doing this for decades and have never had a fail. Try it and let me know how it works for you.

I really appreciate your video. I tried numerous times to do the same thing but I believe that I am using the wrong type of solder Could you please let me know the specific brand and solder type that you used? I asked a solder company which type will work for this type of job but even they couldn't give a specific recommendation.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my video Complete guide to using soldering gun in auto body repair. Thanks for watching

Will only the 95% tin 5% antimony solder work? I have others like 60/40 tin lead. Should it be 'lead free'? Also, what would you suggest to neutralize corrosion or rust prior to soldering? Thank you for a great new method. Very much appreciated.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

Complete Guide to Using Soldering Gun in Auto Body Repair kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5yKta6hm93Sh9o.html I haven’t tried other solders but see what happens. It will either stick or not. Metal has to be completely clean of rust , paint and chemicals before soldering or solder will not stick. Thanks for watching

Thank you so much, now I know how to repair the bullet holes in my car after I got chased by the cops

What do you clean it with to prevent rust before finishing with paint? Currently looking at doing this vs using body filler

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

Once you’ve finished the entire soldering procedure per the video, treat it like any other bare metal area. Thanks for watching

Hey buddy if u don't mind me asking what type of solder are u using what the watt of ur solder gun. I'm going to try it on my motrcycle tank .i tried pulling out a dent without making holes in it .didn't work finally I got an old dent puller with a screw on the end and now it looks like i shot it with a shot gun several times. Lol

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

5 ай бұрын

Update: Hole Repair Without Welding kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJqApNNsf9Oxgto.html Here’s a link to my updated video that covers everything in detail. Thanks for watching

What soldering iron you use? I try soldering with my biggest 100W soldering iron that I have but failed to get good heat transfer. Yours look so easy....

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

Complete Guide to Using Soldering Gun in Auto Body Repair kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5yKta6hm93Sh9o.html Thanks for watching

What type of solder do you use? The stuff for electrical or the stuff for plumbing? If for plumbing do you use flux and flux brush then wash off?

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

5 ай бұрын

Update: Hole Repair Without Welding kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJqApNNsf9Oxgto.html Here’s the link to my updated video on soldering. It covers in detail everything I use and how to use it. Thanks for watching

Wow ! Great information. A quick question : I will be buying a suv, and I will remove its third passenger row seats for more luggage space. Please advice the best long term solution to seal the bolt holes of the seats (which are on the floor), so that no water can come inside the suv floor while river crossing etc. I don't have any technical back ground on welding, will surely seek professional help with your experienced advice. Best

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

No need to do any welding. I would fill the holes with an epoxy sealant or caulking. It will keep water out and you could clean sealant out if you wanted to put seats back in. Thanks for watching

@Udayan12345

Жыл бұрын

@@autobodytrainingsolutions838 Great idea ! Thanks so much for your valuable tip !

What do you do if your soldering and you want both sides smooth.Do you remove the tape?

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

Remove the tape when you’re done but you’ll have the lump from the patch. Why do you want both sides smooth?

Will there be any sealer, primer or paint adhesion issues to solder? Thanks.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen an issue with adhesion although there will be bondo over the solder but if paint is to go over solder, use an epoxy primer first

@blacksummerrain

3 жыл бұрын

@@autobodytrainingsolutions838 Thank you!

Read your method for soldering a hole you can't get to the back of work for ceiling a gas tank? Thanks for your advice

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

It should work the same although I’ve never tried it on a gas tank. Make sure the metal is clean and good luck. Thanks for watching

Hey what kind of wire did you use on this video and did you use the cream with the gun

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my video Complete guide to using soldering gun in auto body repair. Thanks for watching

Ow after I sand and fill the hole with Sadler , do I put a lil Bondo over that to make it smooth?

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

Yep . Once it’s soldered and cleaned and sanded it’s ready for bondo. I’ll drop a link for another video on the same subject with a little more detail. Thanks for watching

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

Complete Guide to Using Soldering Gun in Auto Body Repair kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5yKta6hm93Sh9o.html

What is the metal tape you used for backing in the second hole?

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

Aluminum tape from a hardware store but you can use any masking . Anything just to hold it in place. Thanks for watching

I want to fill in a rectangular hole (2" x 9") in the firewall behind the carby of a 1970 Ford Falcon. Would this method be strong enough to do the job? I'm thinking of using magnets to hold the sheet metal in place and flush with the firewall. Fortunately it's in a straight part of the firewall.

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

2 жыл бұрын

It could be done but I don’t recommend that big of a patch with solder. I don’t have any experience with that large a patch to really recommend it but my thoughts are to avoid it. What I would do personally on that size is to glue it in with metal bonding adhesive. I don’t know if that’s an option for you that’s my recommendation. Sorry I don’t have a video on that yet but it’s on my list to do. Thanks for watching

@Phantoma3

2 жыл бұрын

@@autobodytrainingsolutions838, Thanks. In that case I could use JB Weld or Permatex Cold Weld Bonding Compound and stick the piece of sheet metal from the back of the firewall using your screw method to hold it in place. Then flush fill in the front part in the engine bay with the same material. It's supposed to be sandable, heat resistant, and fuel resistant. The original owner made a cold-air intake to the carby by cutting a slot out of the back of the air cleaner and also in the firewall and had rectangular pvc ducting between the two cut outs. Cold air was supposed to come from the grill under the wipers and where the hood starts. I'm restoring the car to original and the hole in the firewall is so annoying.

where do you get the metal patch used for the 2nd hole?

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

3 жыл бұрын

I just cut it from old fender or door. Whatever’s laying around

What type of tape/patch did you use on the back side of the hole?

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

Aluminum tape from the hardware store but any kind of masking tape will work. Thanks for watching

What type of solder are you using? This will solve many problems. Thanks

@autobodytrainingsolutions838

Жыл бұрын

Complete Guide to Using Soldering Gun in Auto Body Repair kzread.info/dash/bejne/h5yKta6hm93Sh9o.html Here’s a link that goes into more detail on soldering. Thanks for watching