How to Prime and Paint Over Welded Auto Body Panels
No one wants rust or pinholes ruining a repair, so learn the proper steps to prime and paint welded auto body panels for lasting results.
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.
Hard Wire vs Soft Wire for MIG Welding Auto Body
Perfect your MIG welding skills by exploring the crucial differences between hard wire and soft wire—discover which one will elevate your auto body repairs.
How to Passivate Stainless Steel After Welding
Finish stainless steel passivation after welding the right way, or hidden contamination may ruin corrosion resistance—discover the critical steps next.
GMAW vs GTAW: Understanding the Core Differences
Master the nuances of GMAW and GTAW, where speed meets precision; discover which welding method aligns best with your project needs.
How to Polish and Clean Welds on Stainless Exhaust
Using simple tools and careful technique, you can restore stainless exhaust welds to a bright finish—see which method works best.
How to Feather and Blend a Weld on an Auto Body Panel
Blending a weld on an auto body panel takes careful grinding, feathering, and finishing—discover the exact steps to make the seam disappear.
Fillet Weld vs Groove Weld: What Is the Difference?
Keen to understand the vital distinctions between fillet and groove welds? Discover how each type impacts strength and application in welding.
Inside vs Outside Corner Welds in Auto Body Fabrication
Join us as we explore the critical differences between inside and outside corner welds in auto body fabrication that could impact your project's success.
Can You Use Bondo Over a Weld on Auto Body?
I’ll show you when Bondo over a weld works, and the one prep mistake that can ruin your repair.
Forehand vs Backhand Welding: Differences and When to Use Each
Master the art of welding by exploring the key differences between forehand and backhand techniques—discover which method suits your project best.