Anyone know where to buy rosin flux for lead filling and soldering?
the only flux I can find is tiny tubes at jaycar or the "bakers solder flux" which is just zinc chloride which I find pretty much useless and makes a mess.
rosin flux is like a golden syrup looking flux.
71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE
You could try plumbers' supplies.
I've always used Bakers flux for lead wiping. Always 'tin' the area first, using a rag, or steel wool to rub the lead [or solder] over the metal. Make sure you remove all traces of flux, before any painting.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
yes that what i do too but i find it doesn't work as well as the rosin flux i used to use when i had some.
71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE
If you are doing body lead filling, you would be best to use Kemtex B916 Tinning Compound/. Available from Consolidated Alloys. It is the proper product used by restoration panel beaters.
thanks hellbus, they are a convenient 5 min drive on the way to and from my current job site.
hmm cap alloy? we had some big bars of zinc in the shed when I was little that had cap alloy written on them. Nope my mistake, type metal according to their site.
thats a kinda weird nostalgic feeling. 😁
71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE
