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.
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 Fit Up Panels Correctly Before Welding
Achieve perfect panel alignment before welding with expert tips that ensure minimal gaps and structural integrity—discover the essential techniques you'll need!
How to Do a Bend Test on Your Welds
Now learn the crucial steps to perform a bend test on your welds and uncover potential defects that could compromise structural integrity.
How to Clean and Replace a MIG Gun Liner
How to clean and replace a MIG gun liner for smoother wire feed and fewer frustrations, so don’t miss the simple fix that could save your weld.
Galvanized Steel in Auto Body: Welding Risks and Tips
Careful welding galvanized steel in auto body work can release toxic fumes and ruin welds—discover the safest prep, gear, and techniques.
Corrosion Protection for Welded Joints in Automotive Work
Use proven corrosion protection methods for welded automotive joints to prevent hidden rust and discover the critical steps technicians rely on.
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.
What to Know Before Welding a Project Car Floor
How do you weld a project car floor without warping it or trapping rust, and what critical step comes next?
What Is Vertical Welding and How Does It Differ?
Keen to master upright welds, this guide reveals what vertical welding is and why it behaves so differently from flat or overhead work.
What Is a Welding Ground and How Does It Work?
Find out how a welding ground enhances safety and improves your arc quality, but what essential techniques can you apply for optimal results?