How to Lubricate the Wire Feed on a MIG Welder
Gently improve MIG wire feeding with a simple, low-mess trick that could solve annoying jams—discover exactly where to apply it and why it works.
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 Grind Welds Flush on a Car Body
Nothing enhances a car's appearance like flush welds; discover essential techniques that will elevate your grinding skills to perfection.
How to Flange Sheet Metal for a Tight Butt Weld
Obtain a tighter butt weld by flanging sheet metal the right way, but one small mistake can warp everything—see how to avoid it.
How to Bend Sheet Metal Without a Brake Press
Practical methods for bending sheet metal without a brake press can save your project—discover the simple setup and technique that make clean bends possible.
How to Apply Undercoating Over a Welded Floor Pan
Undercoating a welded floor pan? Use this proven prep-and-seal method to protect it long-term, but the final step makes all the difference.
How to Apply Seam Sealer on Automotive Welded Joints
Perfect your automotive repairs by learning how to apply seam sealer on welded joints—discover essential tips for achieving a flawless finish!
How to Add Weld-In Bracing to a Unibody Car
Discover how weld-in bracing transforms a unibody car’s rigidity and safety, but the crucial step many miss could make or break the build.
How to Weld an Inner Rocker Panel on a Car
G**et the step-by-step method for welding an inner rocker panel correctly, and discover the mistake that can ruin your door fit.
How to Weld an Engine Bay Crossmember
Secure your engine bay fit with a welded crossmember, but discover the critical alignment checks that could save your swap from costly mistakes.
How to Weld an Automotive Roll Cage Safely
Learn the essential steps to safely weld an automotive roll cage and discover advanced techniques that ensure maximum safety and performance.