How to Store Welding Wire to Prevent Rust and Moisture
Welding wire storage secrets can keep rust and moisture away, but one overlooked step could save your spool—discover it 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 Weld Firewall Patches on an Automotive Firewall
K**eep your firewall repair tight and rust-free with a patching method that prevents warping, seals out moisture, and reveals the finishing details ahead.
Noise Exposure in Welding Shops: What Welders Should Know
Find out why noise exposure in welding shops can threaten your hearing and discover essential strategies to safeguard your well-being.
How to Weld Door Skins Without Warping the Panel
Keen to learn how to weld door skins without warping? Discover essential techniques that ensure a flawless finish and prevent costly mistakes.
How to Spot Weld Car Body Panels Correctly
Learn the essential steps for spot welding car body panels to achieve a professional finish that lasts; discover expert tips to elevate your results.
How to Weld Control Arms for Automotive Suspension
Wield the power of welding to create strong control arms for automotive suspension—discover essential techniques and avoid common pitfalls for optimal results.
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.
How to Weld Coilover Mounts on a Car
Unlock the key steps to weld coilover mounts correctly on your car, and discover the critical details that could make or break your setup.
How to Smooth a Weld on Auto Body Without Over-Grinding
Use a 4.5-inch grinder carefully to smooth welds without thinning metal, and discover the simple checks that keep your panel perfectly flat.
How to Weld Chrome-Moly Tubing for Automotive Use
In mastering the art of welding chrome-moly tubing for automotive use, discover essential techniques that ensure strong, reliable joints for your projects.