How to Use a Hammer and Dolly on Auto Body Metal
Align your hammer and dolly to shape auto body metal like a pro, but the real trick to flawless repair comes next.
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.
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.
How to Clean a MIG Welder and Keep It Running Well
Optimize MIG welder performance with simple cleaning and maintenance tips that prevent downtime, improve weld quality, and reveal what most users miss.
How to Prevent Rust After Welding a Car Body
Before rust takes hold, discover the simple post-weld steps that protect your car body and keep hidden corrosion from coming back.
How to Choose the Right Welder Size for Auto Body
Need the right welder size for auto body repairs? Discover the key power, wire, and machine choices that can make or ruin your next weld.
How to Plan and Weld a Custom Exhaust System
Fabricate a custom exhaust with precise measurements, smart pipe choices, and clean welds—discover the crucial details that make or break the build.
How to Patch-Weld Rust on a Quarter Panel
Master the art of patch-welding rust on a quarter panel to restore your vehicle's integrity—discover essential techniques and tips for lasting results.
How to Choose a MIG Welder by Amperage for Car Work
In choosing the right MIG welder for automotive work, understanding amperage is crucial; discover essential tips to ensure optimal performance and avoid costly mistakes.
How to Patch-Weld a Car Floor Pan at Home
Craft your own car floor pan repair at home with essential tools and techniques, but do you know the crucial steps to ensure a perfect weld?
How to Butt Weld Auto Body Panels for a Flush Finish
To achieve a flawless finish when butt welding auto body panels, discover essential techniques and tips that will transform your project into a professional masterpiece.