Author Topic: Welding Aluminum Moldings (Read 3084 times)

jim martin · « **on:** December 04, 2003, 09:00:29 PM »

i need to get some beetle window and body aluminum trim moldings welded.i now its thin stuff ,anyone out there a expert with a tig

James Buchan · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2003, 10:39:08 PM »

I can most likely do it for you, I'm not an expert but I'm getting fairly good with a Tig (as long as I've had enough coffee

) and if I can't I can get one of my guys to do it.
Can you post a pic so I can see what you need.
J

James Buchan · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2003, 10:45:10 AM »

Are you sure it's AL and not stainless?

Bruce · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2003, 03:28:18 PM »

I can't imagine any human being able to TIG weld the thin alum trim strips. But you've got nothing to lose by trying. Make sure you strip off the anodizing first.

James Buchan · « **Reply #4 on:** December 05, 2003, 04:11:21 PM »

I've brought an old POS one I had at home in to work to give it a try, I'll let you know how it works out.

jim martin · « **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2003, 04:46:21 PM »

thats great !,let me know if its possible to weld them as it would make for some cool custom pieces

dannyboy · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2003, 04:56:34 PM »

i know a guy that can tig two pop cans together.... but i dont know if he will be able to do it
if james cant do it il check
-dan

James Buchan · « **Reply #7 on:** December 05, 2003, 06:01:51 PM »

It's not a matter of getting them together, but to do a clean job seeing as its a visible area.

Rooodie · « **Reply #8 on:** December 05, 2003, 06:21:06 PM »

My old man would always tell me about a guy that could weld two foil gum wrappers together...never saw it myself....probably an old urban legend

James Buchan · « **Reply #9 on:** December 05, 2003, 07:42:56 PM »

I can do that - rub them together and static should hold them!

jim martin · « **Reply #10 on:** December 05, 2003, 09:08:34 PM »

since i'm a total computer looser ,i can only send a photo i cant seam to post one. so , this is what i'm after ,the door trim/outer seal molding is going to be sectioned in 2 spots and hopefully rewelded so i can have a complete aluminun trim around a one piece window as well as the body moldings ,frt quarter ,door, rear quarter need to be longer so i can remount them,
thanks for seeing if its doable.i will keep my fingers crossed,

Bruce · « **Reply #11 on:** December 06, 2003, 03:47:39 AM »

Why do the body strips need to be longer?

jim martin · « **Reply #12 on:** December 06, 2003, 07:20:54 AM »

sorry i can't give all my custom tips at once ,or it won't be any fun looking at it too try to find all the small things

James Buchan · « **Reply #13 on:** December 09, 2003, 05:05:53 PM »

WellI succesfully burnt up some thin Aluminum

Sorry doesnt look like I can help ya out.

jim martin · « **Reply #14 on:** December 10, 2003, 03:55:57 PM »

hey danny boy can you see if your friend can help with the welding

Billyisgr8 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 10, 2003, 06:51:55 PM »

I have seen welding rods for aluminum that use a flame to weld with, much cooler, and would work.

House of tools in langley carries these.

Kevin

dannyboy · « **Reply #16 on:** December 10, 2003, 10:27:34 PM »

if i have time il give him a call tommorow, how thick is the molding??

dannyboy · « **Reply #17 on:** December 10, 2003, 10:28:23 PM »

if i have time il give him a call tommorow, how thick is the molding??

jim martin · « **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2003, 10:55:26 PM »

sorry been sking for a few days !!!!!, will measure sunday morning.

Author Topic: Welding Aluminum Moldings (Read 3084 times)

Billyisgr8