Shrink Sheet Metal: 6-Step Auto Body Repair Guide
Tired of stubborn stretched metal? Learn the heat-and-tap method that can restore panels cleanly and discover the pro tricks that make it work.
Category Automotive Welding Guide
Your complete guide to automotive welding with Ryan Mitchell — a 38-year-old professional welder with 17+ years of real-world experience in collision repair, custom fabrication, and classic car restoration.
In this category, Ryan breaks down everything you need to know: MIG, TIG, spot, stick, and resistance welding techniques, weld joints and types, common defects (porosity, undercut, burn-through, etc.), troubleshooting tips, welding parameters, materials, and all the essential terms every auto tech and DIYer should master.
Whether you’re repairing a daily driver, building a custom chassis, or restoring a vintage muscle car, you’ll find clear, practical, shop-floor advice designed to help you weld stronger, smarter, and safer.
New articles added regularly. Start learning today and take your automotive welding skills to the next level.
Sheet Metal Shrinker and Stretcher: What They Do
Sheet metal shrinkers and stretchers shape metal with precision, but mastering their techniques can unlock your creative potential in metalworking. Discover how!
Sharpen Tungsten for TIG Welding: 30° Angle Guide
To transform your TIG welding skills, learn the essential techniques for sharpening tungsten electrodes that ensure precision and performance. Discover the secrets now!
Self-Shielded vs Gas-Shielded Flux Core: Key Differences
Pick the right flux-cored wire for your project—discover the key differences between self-shielded and gas-shielded options that could transform your welding results.
Seam Welding: Complete Auto Fabrication Guide 2026
JCurious how seam welds create airtight, distortion-resistant automotive joints and where they outperform other methods?
Seam Sealer Rust: 7 Tips to Protect Welded Seams
After welding, protect seams from hidden rust with the right prep, sealer, and coatings—discover the critical steps that keep corrosion from returning.
Rust Holes: How to Weld Car Body Patches [2026]
Perfect your welding skills to repair rust holes in your car body; discover essential techniques and safety tips that make all the difference.
Rocker Panel Welding: 8 Steps for Better Door Fit
Become a pro at welding rocker panels with our step-by-step guide, and discover essential tips for achieving a flawless finish!
Push vs Pull MIG Welding: Which Technique to Use and When
What are the key differences between push and pull MIG welding techniques, and how can choosing the right one transform your welding projects? Discover more inside.
Pulse Welding Settings for Thin Automotive Sheet Metal
Keen to master pulse welding for thin automotive sheet metal? Discover essential settings that could transform your welding quality and efficiency.