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.
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.
Sheet Metal Shrinker and Stretcher: What They Do
Sheet metal shrinkers and stretchers shape metal with precision, but mastering their techniques can unlock your creative potential in metalworking. Discover how!
Weld-Through Primer Guide: 7 Zinc & Copper Tips
Keen to choose the right weld-through primer type for your job? Learn what copper and zinc formulas do—and why the details matter.
What Is a Nibbler Tool and How Is It Used on Sheet Metal?
Discover how a nibbler tool can revolutionize your sheet metal projects with precise cuts and minimal waste—learn its secrets and applications now!
Why Argon Is Used for TIG Welding Automotive Parts
TIG welding automotive parts with argon delivers cleaner, stronger results—discover why flow, setup, and gas mix can make or break your welds.
Plasma Cutter Basics Every Auto Body Welder Should Know
The essentials of plasma cutting for auto body welders reveal powerful techniques and safety tips that can transform your work—discover what you need to know!
75/25 Argon-CO2 Mix: Why It’s Popular for Auto Body MIG
Keen auto body welders favor 75/25 argon-CO2 for cleaner MIG results, but the real reason it outperforms straight CO2 may surprise you.
Essential Welding Tools for Auto Body Work
Keep your auto body work flawless with essential welding tools—discover what you need to elevate your skills and achieve professional results.
Shielding Gas Types for MIG Welding Auto Body Panels
Just which shielding gas type gives the cleanest auto body MIG welds, and why the wrong choice can ruin your panel?
How to Use a Stitch Weld Pattern to Control Heat
Perfect your welding technique by mastering stitch weld patterns to control heat and minimize distortion—discover essential tips to enhance your results.