How to Solder Wires on Retainers
- 1). Place the retainer on a work bench in a well-lit area.
- 2). Plug in the soldering iron or soldering gun. Allow the tool 10 minutes to heat up.
- 3). Use a paper towel to dry the retainer if it needs to be and then join the severed ends together. A simple work bench vise can be used to do this.
- 4). Hold the tip of the soldering iron about a centimeter below the retainer wires, where the joint will be made.
- 5). Gently touch the solder to the iron and allow it to melt thinly over the retainer wire. Allow a minute for the bond to dry.
- 6). Place the retainer in a plastic container with Listerine or another anti-bacterial mouth wash before using it.
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