How to keep copper wire ends from fraying?

[GenY]

I was wondering if I could maybe solder the ends of my car audio wire to keep the end solid? Anyone know of maybe some liqued type meal I could dip the ends in? Thanks

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[nauc 10+ year member]

tin it with solder

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Wire ferrules.

 

[GBloes]

A 2nd for ferrules.

Teansic 460Pcs Wire Ferrules AWG (16 14 12 10 6 4 2 1/0) Tinned Copper Crimp Connector Electrical Cable Pin Cord End Terminal 8 Sizes Assortment Kit: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Teansic 460Pcs Wire Ferrules AWG (16 14 12 10 6 4 2 1/0) Tinned Copper Crimp Connector Electrical Cable Pin Cord End Terminal 8 Sizes Assortment Kit: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

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You can use insulated or uninsulated with heat shrink. There’s a tool for crimping the smaller ones but you won’t need that for connecting to the amp, the set screws will deform them nicely to the shape of the terminal.

 

[GenY]

Alright thanks guys. Big help.

 

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

Yeah I'm confused. Bare wire ends? Where?