Originally Posted by
Roelof
First of all you need special solder for aluminum.
You have 2 simple choices.
1) a so called solder stick
2) a aluminum solder starts kit
Both can be found on Ebay etc.
I picked up some Bernzomatic AL3 sticks, I suppose I'll give that a try. Whatever the factory used, it melts near the temp of the base metal. By the time the solder melts, the aluminum parts are like play dough.