Why Your MIG Shielding Gas Isn’t Flowing Properly
Troubleshoot why your MIG shielding gas isn’t flowing properly and discover the key factors affecting your weld quality that you must address.
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.
Welding Body-on-Frame Vehicles: Key Differences
Hone your welds on body-on-frame vehicles with these crucial differences—you’ll want to see what changes make or break the repair.
Why Is My Auto Body Panel Warping When I Weld?
Knowing the causes of auto body panel warping during welding can save you frustration—discover how to prevent this common problem effectively.
Welding a Unibody Car: What You Need to Understand
Just how much can a unibody weld affect safety, handling, and repairs? Find out what matters before you strike the first arc.
Why Is There Black Smoke When I Weld?
Black smoke during welding can signal critical issues; discover the underlying causes and how to achieve cleaner results in your projects.
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.
What Causes Weld Contamination in Auto Body Work?
The causes of weld contamination in auto body work are numerous and critical; uncover the key factors that threaten your weld integrity.
Welding Basics for Off-Road Vehicle Fabrication
Join the essentials of off-road welding basics and discover the simple setup, prep, and technique tips that can make or break your build.
What Causes Weld Undercut and How to Stop It
Discover the key causes of weld undercut and essential strategies to prevent it, ensuring your welding projects achieve optimal results—learn more now.
How to Approach Welding a Rat Rod Frame at Home
Start safely with the right frame, tools, and weld plan—then discover the critical alignment steps that can make or break your rat rod build.