How to Weld Trunk Drop-Offs and Tail Panel Supports
Optimize trunk-drop-off and tail-panel support repairs with hidden rust checks, precise welding, and corrosion-proof finishing techniques that keep you reading.
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.
Ergonomics for Automotive Welders: Preventing Injury
The key to preventing injuries for automotive welders lies in effective ergonomics; discover essential strategies to protect your health and enhance performance.
Welding Safety Checklist: What to Check Before You Start
Have you checked your welding safety essentials? Discover key steps to protect yourself before you ignite that torch.
Safe Handling of Shielding Gas Cylinders for Welding
Keep your welding environment safe by mastering the essential tips for handling shielding gas cylinders—discover critical guidelines to ensure your safety.
What to Do If a Fire Starts While Welding on a Car
How to effectively respond to a fire while welding on a car could save lives and property—discover essential steps to ensure your safety.
Tips for Welding Exhaust Headers at Home
I’ll show the easiest header-welding tips that prevent warping and leaks, but one crucial trick most DIYers miss comes next.
How to Weld a Transmission Crossmember
Tackle crossmember welding with the right angles, fitment checks, and weld strategy—before one small mistake turns into a drivetrain headache.
TIG vs Stick Welding for Automotive Work: What’s Different?
Find out which welding method suits your automotive project best—TIG or stick welding could make all the difference in your repairs.
Spot Welding vs MIG Welding in Auto Body: When to Use Each
Just when you think you know the best welding method for auto body repairs, discover the key differences that could change your approach.
Butt Weld vs Lap Weld: Which Is Stronger in Auto Body?
On the quest for superior auto body strength, discover why butt welds outshine lap welds—and what this means for your next project.