ALLOY WHEEL // HOW TO WELD CRACKS// TIG welding ALUMINIUM

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Join Tom Wilkes in this detailed guide on how to professionally repair a cracked alloy wheel.
(Music © Andrew Moors 2021)

[@YorkyPudinz]

A lot of the crap that came up would have been from what was trapped in the remnants of the crack. I always run a slitting disc down through the crack to try clear it out, and then do a pass just to burn any left over crud out before i start adding filler, that bit of extra prep makes life so much easier and neater. Other than that, fantastic vid bud 👍👍

[@mohammadjamaal4911]

What a clean Finish !!!!!!! 10/10

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you 👍

[@reaperwayne]

Another good video instruction adding in the machine settings was a nice touch thanks

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks 👍👨‍🏭

[@str8shooter822]

The best repair iv ever seen
This guy takes pride in his work and definitely went above and beyond to make the rim appear that it was never repaired at all and it exactly appears that way. Thank you sir for taking time to show us your work

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks for the kind words 👍

[@yasarramzan4796]

But if you take the all weld off chances are it will break again very easily .

[@muchgreatness7497]

@@yasarramzan4796 Where in the hell did you see him 'taking off welds'?

[@keoki9274]

I think he was referring to the Cap weld,in any case, he said with this process, he’s never had one returned so awesome job!!!

[@ryangoodyer7236]

Good job there Crusty Tom!

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

😂 ua-cam.com/video/ILjX9xQVQso/v-deo.html

[@dvader3000]

Wow,fantastic job.
Well done my man

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you 👍

[@danj3322]

Brilliant vid. Thanks for this

[@dougwernham5209]

Thanks for the video.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Cheers Doug 👨‍🏭

[@markg6jvy135]

Nice looking repair 👍👏👏

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks mark 👨‍🏭

[@karburatorsbenzins5721]

Good explaining thank you 👍

[@normancassin6416]

I've had some wheels done recently but they look nothing like that! Fantastic job!! 👌

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you Norman 👍

[@tw3378]

Very nice work, fantastic repair.

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you 👨‍🏭

[@Terminatedd]

My welded rear alloy wheel (unbeknownst to me before buying the car) imploded at 60mph.
A tire shop said the welding was done poorly and the only option for now is to weld it back again since no one is selling the same wheel model anywhere.
I just hope they do better job at it, since it's pretty scary when a wheel cracks during a drive..

[@hectorr814]

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[@tdeje]

Nice Job !

[@scopestick]

very good video smart wayof doingit mate

[@juanignaciocaino]

Brilliant

[@roccomicelotta3798]

Nice work! Ric

[@alishanumar9325]

Good work bro

[@pouriasangari3536]

Ur the best

[@rafaelabreo9988]

Great video man

[@vcval]

Best finish I've seen , I prefer the drill and cut method but each to their own , looks super nice and I doubt it would affect the balance if at all

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thanks . I’ve done it that way too and had great results 👍

[@jangeusens7987]

Thanks

[@nogginthenoggfubar2862]

Nice job.
You should really wear a dust mask and use tig gloves though.
You only get one set of lungs.

[@b0zz1380y]

Solid video but definitely consider using alcohol as a lubricant and de-clogger on your die grinder. We used to use wax and always had problems with impurities but now we are using alcohol we have found the problem drastically reduced

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Thank you for the advice 👍

[@darkorkodi3582]

what filler wire do you use

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

95%ali 5% silicone sure it’s called 1050

[@reecemyrie1742]

Good job, did you use a foot pedal?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

No I didn’t on this job

[@tiffanydoss6413]

Hi Tom!
thanks for an amazing video! Very helpful and knowledgeable!
What did you use to put the groove in the wheel? With the wax? I couldn’t make out the name of the grinder, sorry this is my first rodeo.
Oh is it better to put a point on the tungsten or not? Thanks

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Hi 👋 we use a tungsten carbide burr and a wax called trendi wax and that stops them clogging up. The grinder is a die grinder. Don’t put a sharp point on when welding Ali you only sharpen it for steel 👍 hope this helps

[@tiffanydoss6413]

@@Metal_shaper_tom Thank you so much!

[@ДимонСветлый-и1ш]

Nice work! Tell me, please, what is the name of this grinder? 5:27

[@ДимонСветлый-и1ш]

@@Veganf00tS0ldier thnx!

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

great job looks like new...what would a repair like this cost ..?..

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Hi probably in the region of £60/80

[@pilbeam1uk]

Hi Tom - I've just found your channel and I'm binge watching. What wax do you use to stop the tungsten burr clogging?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Hi Peter . We use trendiwax for this 👍

[@b0zz1380y]

You would be better off using alcohol. Stops the clog and doesn’t leave a residue which can contaminate the weld

[@dimitrismessinis906]

I have the same problem on speedline wheel. I like the factory finish after repair !!! Its line never happened.
But is this repair strong enough or it will crack again to the same spot?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Hi 👋 I personally think this repair is strong enough to last. It hasn’t cracked again and it’s been at lest 6 months since I repaired it. Thanks 👨‍🏭

[@darrenmorris2653]

Hi mate just bought one over these welders, what settings do you have it on and what mm rod do you weld with please?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

I can’t remember off the top of my head. I’m sure it’s all in the video

[@stephenbarnes5341]

Great job,what area do you guys cover?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

I’m in Cheltenham

[@sophiararhai1356]

Hi, can we use MIG to do the same work. Thx

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

I personally wouldn’t but that’s just me

[@Dbg2767]

Can you build up for curb rash

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Yeah I’d say so 👍

[@busaboi4669]

Just curious can u use stick??

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

No don’t think so

[@mikel9751]

How is it holding? Did it leak any air after the weld?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Held really well. No issues with it

[@deeyomoma1641]

What kind of welding stick u used to melt into the wheel?

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

5% silicone

[@MURDASQUAD_504]

You in Texas? I need my rim fix asap

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

Yeah just down the road . Drop it off I’ll have it done in a hour.

[@jangeusens7987]

with how many amps do you weld that rim

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

I think it was around 130 🤔

[@therealvongogh]

Why are the people doing mine taking hours and hours

[@Metal_shaper_tom]

@@therealvongogh 🤷‍♂️