Back Purging Stainless Exhaust: 6-Step Guide
The key to achieving clean stainless steel exhaust welds lies in back purging; discover the essential techniques that can elevate your welding 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.
Automotive Welding for Beginners: Where to Start
Unlock beginner automotive welding with the right first steps, and discover the essential setup that makes every clean, strong weld possible.
Automotive Welding Basics for Race Car Builds
High-performance race car welding starts with the right tools and technique, but one critical detail can make or break the build.
Auto Body Sheet Metal Gauge: 22 to 16 Guide
Start here to decode auto body metal thickness, match the right gauge, and avoid costly weld mistakes before you cut.
Anti-Spatter Spray for Welding: What It Does and When to Use It
Keen welders use anti-spatter spray to stop messy buildup, but knowing when it truly matters can save time, cleanup, and headaches.
75/25 Gas Vs 100% CO2 for MIG Welding: What Changes?
For MIG welding enthusiasts, the choice between 75/25 gas and 100% CO2 can drastically affect your results—discover which option suits your needs best.
7 Ways to Improve Weld Quality on Auto Body Panels
Great welds on auto body panels start with a few simple changes, but one overlooked step can make all the difference.
4130 Chromoly Welding Guide: TIG, Filler & Preheat
Learn why chrome-moly steel performs so well, and discover the welding details that can make or break your next project.
Welding Auto Body Panels: 13 Heat Control Tips
To manage heat when welding auto body panels, this guide reveals the tactics that keep panels flat and welds strong.
Auto Body Welding in Cold Weather: 7 Safety Tips
Beneath freezing temps, learn how to prevent brittle, weak welds on auto body panels with simple cold-weather tips that could save your repair.