TIG Filler Rod Guide: 7 Automotive Metals
How do you choose the right TIG filler rod for automotive welding before one wrong pick compromises strength, finish, and reliability?
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 Avoid Warping Thin Panels When Welding
Discover essential techniques to prevent warping thin panels during welding, ensuring precision and quality in your projects. Unlock expert tips for optimal results!
Flux Core Wire for Auto Body: .030 vs .035 Guide
Types of flux core wire for auto body work can make or break your welds—discover which one fits your repair next.
How to Run a Straight and Consistent MIG Weld Bead
Perfect your MIG welding technique with essential settings and angles, but discover the secret to achieving flawless beads that will elevate your skills.
How to Weld a Nut Over a Stripped Bolt on a Car
A simple guide to welding a nut over a stripped bolt on your car awaits—discover essential tips that can save you time and frustration.
ER70S-6 MIG Wire: Why It’s the Auto Body Standard
Opt for ER70S-6 MIG wire for auto body repairs—its forgiving welds and cleaner results make the setup secrets worth discovering.
How to Weld a Broken Engine or Transmission Mount
On your journey to weld a broken engine or transmission mount, discover essential techniques that ensure a strong, lasting repair. What are the best methods?
MIG Wire Types for Auto Body: Which to Use and When
Good MIG wire choice can make or break auto body repairs—discover which wire fits each metal and why the wrong pick costs you later.
High-Strength Steel Welding: 7 Rules for Safer Welds
I explore how mild and high-strength steel weld differently, and one key choice could make or break your next joint.
How to Weld a Coolant Pipe on an Automotive Engine
Navigate the essential steps to weld a coolant pipe on an automotive engine, ensuring a strong bond—discover crucial tips that could make all the difference!