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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 Front Frame Horns on a Car
Master front frame horn welding with precise alignment and strong penetration—discover the critical steps that make the repair hold.
What Does a Good Weld Bead Profile Look Like?
What defines a good weld bead profile? Discover the key features that indicate quality and ensure your welds are up to standard.
Vertical Welding: Up vs Down for 1/8-Inch Metal
I compare vertical-up and vertical-down welding, revealing how each affects heat, penetration, and bead control, so you can choose the right technique.
MIG Welder Voltage for Thin Metal: 14–18V Guide
Perfecting the voltage on your MIG welder for thin metal is crucial; discover the ideal settings to achieve flawless welds without burn-through.
What Is Lack of Fusion in Welding?
Understanding lack of fusion in welding is crucial for ensuring strong joints; discover how to prevent this common defect and improve your welding results.
How to Weld a Rear Axle Housing
Careful steps can make or break a rear axle housing weld, and the right technique helps prevent costly warpage and alignment issues.
How to Stretch Sheet Metal in Auto Body Repair
Form sheet metal with hammer, bag, and wheel to create smooth curves, avoid thin spots, and discover the critical finishing steps.
What Is Spot Welding and How Is It Used in Cars?
Just how spot welding holds car bodies together may surprise you—discover where it’s used and why getting it right matters.
What Is a Weld Bead and How Does It Form?
Crafting a weld bead takes more than heat and motion—discover what shapes it, and why the finish tells a bigger story.