Where to Place the Ground Clamp When Welding a Car
Keenly placing the ground clamp on clean bare metal near the weld can make or break your repair—discover the safest spot next.
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.
Duty Cycle Limits: How They Affect Auto Body Welding Work
Duty cycle limits shape auto body welding speed, quality, and safety—but what happens when you push them too far?
Welding Polarity Explained: DC Electrode Positive vs Negative
A clear guide to welding polarity reveals why DC electrode positive or negative changes heat, penetration, and bead quality.
Welding Symbols on Auto Body Blueprints: A Quick Guide
Welding symbols on auto body blueprints unlock hidden repair details, but a few tricky markings can change everything—learn them before your next weld.
What Certifications Do Auto Body Welders Need in the US?
I-CAR, AWS, and other welding certifications can open auto body careers in the U.S., but which ones matter most may surprise you.
Types of Auto Body Repairs That Require Welding
Seamless structural fixes, panel replacements, and rust repairs demand welding—discover which auto body damage truly requires it.
How Long Does It Take to Learn Auto Body Welding?
With focused training, how long does auto body welding really take—and what skills separate beginners from shop-ready welders?
Is Automotive Welding Hard to Learn?
Begin learning automotive welding with simple techniques, but discover what makes it tricky before your first real repair.
Does Welding on a Car Void the Warranty?
Not all welding voids your car warranty, but one wrong repair can threaten critical coverage—find out which modifications actually matter.
Can You Repair a Unibody Car With Welding at Home?
Welding a unibody car at home can work—but only if you brace, measure, and cut carefully; here’s what could save or ruin the repair.