Cavity Wax in Welded Seams: What It Does and How to Apply It
Bringing hidden seams back to life, cavity wax creeps where rust starts—discover the right way to apply it before damage spreads.
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 Apply Seam Sealer After Welding Auto Body Panels
To seal welded panels cleanly and avoid leaks, learn the pro seam-sealing steps that make a lasting finish.
When and How to Apply Epoxy Primer After Welding Auto Body
Good timing and prep make epoxy primer after welding last longer, but miss one step and your repair could fail.
Weld-Through Primer vs Etch Primer: What Is the Difference?
Learn the real difference between weld-through primer and etch primer before your next repair, because choosing wrong can ruin both welds and paint.
How to Protect Car Electronics When Welding
Before you strike an arc, protect your car’s delicate electronics with these essential welding precautions that could save you from costly hidden damage.
How to Disconnect Your Car Battery Before Welding
Isolate your car battery before welding to protect electronics, avoid costly damage, and discover the safest step-by-step method.
Welding Near Airbag Sensors: Safety Precautions Explained
W**ant to weld near airbag sensors without risking an accidental deployment or costly damage? Learn the safety steps that keep everyone protected.
How to Weld Inside a Car Door Cavity Safely
Weld inside a car door cavity safely with simple prep, heat control, and hidden hazard checks—discover the crucial steps before your next spark.
Backstep Welding Technique: How It Reduces Panel Distortion
Backstep welding breaks distortion patterns by reversing short welds, but the real trick to cleaner panels is easier than you think.
Two-Pass Welding on Auto Body Panels: When and Why to Use It
When two-pass welding wins on auto body panels, and why the right setup can make or break a repair.