How to Size a Shielding Gas Regulator for MIG Welding
Learn how to size a shielding gas regulator for MIG welding so you avoid leaks, weak shielding, and guesswork before your next weld.
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 Weld Titanium Exhaust Tubing on a Car
Weld titanium exhaust tubing like a pro with essential tips and techniques, but there's a crucial detail that could make all the difference.
Welding Rod Size Chart for Automotive Applications
The perfect rod size for every automotive weld depends on thickness, amperage, and control—discover which choice prevents burn-through.
How to Weld Magnesium Automotive Parts Safely
Before welding magnesium automotive parts, discover essential safety tips and techniques that ensure quality and prevent hazards in your projects.
How to Choose and Measure Weld Wire Diameter
Get the right weld wire diameter before you strike an arc, or your next MIG project could go from smooth to frustrating fast.
How to Use Heat to Straighten Warped Welded Panels
Navigate the intricate process of using heat to straighten warped welded panels, and uncover essential tips to achieve perfect symmetry and avoid costly mistakes.
How to Apply Seam Sealer on Automotive Welded Joints
Perfect your automotive repairs by learning how to apply seam sealer on welded joints—discover essential tips for achieving a flawless finish!
Sheet Metal Gauge Chart for Auto Body Welding
Learn how a sheet metal gauge chart can transform auto body welding, but the material, settings, and thickness surprises aren’t what you expect.
How to Measure Sheet Metal Thickness for Welding
Start here to measure sheet metal thickness for welding accurately, but one crucial step can make or break your result.
How to Use a Wire Brush After Welding Auto Body
A guide to effectively using a wire brush after welding auto body reveals essential tips for achieving cleaner, stronger welds—discover the secrets inside!