Weldmark MIG Wire Care Bundle: Ultra Lube + Wire Feed Pads

Introduction

Most MIG wire issues don’t come from the welder — they come from the wire path. Dust, shop grit, oxidation, and dry wire surfaces all create drag inside the liner, leading to burnbacks, stuttering beads, and inconsistent arc starts.

The Weldmark MIG Wire Care system solves this with three components that work together:

• WM502 Ultra Lube (4 oz)
• WM500-6 Pre-Treated Wire Feed Pads (Black)
• WM501-6 Non-Treated Cleaning Pads (Red)

Together, they clean, lubricate, and stabilize wire feeding for better weld performance and longer equipment life.

Below is the full breakdown of how each product works and when to use it.

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Key Takeaways

• Wire cleaning pads remove dust, debris, and surface oxidation before it reaches drive rolls or liners.
• Pre-treated pads add a controlled film of lubricant to reduce drag and extend liner life.
• Ultra Lube (WM502) refreshes the treated pads or adds lubrication where needed.
• Works with mild steel, stainless, flux-core, and aluminum MIG wire.
• Best for shops dealing with dirty wire, long whip lengths, or inconsistent feeding.

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Problems This System Solves

Dirty or contaminated MIG wire

Wire sitting in open shops collects:

• grinding dust
• rust fines
• environmental grit
• shop debris

The WM501 red pads wipe the wire clean before it enters the drive system.

Dry wire creating drag inside the liner

Dry MIG wire rubbing through a long or older liner increases friction.
This leads to:

• birdnesting
• arc stutter
• unstable wire speed
• premature liner wear

WM500 black pads, pre-treated from the factory, apply a thin lubrication layer that reduces friction.

Inconsistent arc starts & burnback

Clean, lightly lubricated wire feeds more smoothly — meaning:

• cleaner starts
• fewer dips in WFS
• more repeatable weld quality

Long MIG gun whips

Guns over 12 ft benefit the most, especially on:

• structural welding
• fab shops
• field use
• high-duty-cycle work

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How the Three Components Work Together

1. WM501-6 Non-Treated Cleaning Pads (Red)

First step: remove contaminants.
These pads mount on the wire before the drive rolls and wipe dust and metal fines off the wire.