How to Properly Seal Welds After Auto Body Repair
I’ll show the exact weld-sealing steps that prevent repairs from failing, and why skipping one detail can ruin the whole finish.
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 Set Up a Welding Table for Auto Body Work
Learn the essential steps to create the perfect welding table for auto body work, ensuring safety and efficiency while discovering more tips for optimization.
How to Prevent Rust After Welding a Car Body
Before rust takes hold, discover the simple post-weld steps that protect your car body and keep hidden corrosion from coming back.
MIG Gun Liner Types and When to Replace Them
Find out how the right MIG gun liner type can improve your welding performance and discover when it's time for a crucial replacement.
What Makes a Good Weld in Auto Body Work?
By mastering fit-up, heat, and technique, you can create stronger, cleaner auto body welds than most beginners ever do.
How to Inspect Weld Quality in Automotive Body Work
Just beyond the obvious bead, discover the hidden signs that separate a solid automotive weld from a costly mistake.
Welding Gas Cylinder Sizes: What Each One Holds
Get to know the different welding gas cylinder sizes and discover which one suits your needs best—your efficiency could depend on it!
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.
How a Welding Gas Regulator Works
Curious about how welding gas regulators ensure a steady gas flow? Discover the mechanics behind these essential tools and their safety features.
Structural Weld Requirements in Automotive Repair
Weld structural automotive repairs demand strict OEM procedures and exact technique—discover what truly keeps frame and suspension repairs safe.