thanks all, I've been soldering pipes in my basement for a couple years so getting the tools will be all I'll need to switch over to electrical soldering (the propane tank won't cut it). I appreciate all of the responses and will go with the soldering and shrink wrap, as it seems like you are all of the opinion that this is a decent way, and my trunk gets wet occasionally with water sport gear being thrown around back there, etc.. One last question, If the circuit that was cut was properly grounded would a fire or other disaster still occur if the live wire was cut and grounded to a metal part of the car?

thanks folks,
CDT

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