How to Weld Stainless Steel to Mild Steel on a Car
Navigate the process of welding stainless steel to mild steel on your car for a durable bond, but discover essential tips to ensure success.
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 Clean and Maintain a TIG Welding Torch
Learn how to clean and maintain a TIG welding torch to prevent defects, extend torch life, and discover the simple step most welders overlook.
How to Protect Your Welder From Moisture and Corrosion
Learn how to protect your welder from moisture and corrosion before hidden damage ruins your next weld.
How to Weld Dissimilar Metals in Automotive Repair
Unlock the secrets to welding dissimilar metals in automotive repair for stronger joints, but are you aware of the crucial techniques that can make all the difference?
How to Remove Rust Before Welding Auto Body Panels
Must you strip every trace of rust before welding auto body panels, and what happens if you miss a hidden spot?
Spray Arc vs Short-Circuit MIG Welding Differences
Not all MIG welding techniques are created equal; discover the crucial differences between spray arc and short-circuit welding to enhance your skills.
How to Degrease Metal Before Welding for Clean Joints
Optimizing welds starts with proper degreasing, but one overlooked mistake can still ruin clean joints—learn the crucial step next.
How to Control Heat Input on Thin Auto Body Panels
Just the right settings and techniques can prevent damage to thin auto body panels—discover how to achieve perfect welds without blow-through.
How to Remove Oxidation From Welds on Automotive Parts
Learn how to remove oxidation from welds on automotive parts before corrosion spreads further and ruins your finish.
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.