Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding is the process of melding together reactive metals like aluminum and magnesium. Since TIG welding utilizes an argon, helium, or argon-helium combination protective gas cloud (similar to MIG welding) at the tip of the welding nozzle, TIG welds are typically very clean with no oxidation. […]
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What Is Mig Welding?
Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is one of the most widely used welding techniques in the automotive industry. It is primarily used for welding light gauge aluminum sheet metal and other non-ferrous metals (metals with little to no traces of iron). MIG welding is a type of arc welding, which […]
What Is A Mig Welder?
A MIG welder is perhaps the most universal welder utilized in the automotive world today, commonly used for combining together thin gauge sheet metal or steel pipe. It is a kind of arc welder, meaning that it uses high voltage electricity to generate enough heat to make a weld. MIG […]
How To Pinstripe Your Car
Auto pinstriping is a very popular elective task for automotive enthusiasts. It can add a special flare to your vehicle that makes it stand out from others. Adding pin stripes to the body of your car, truck or motorcycle can surely make a design pop. Below, we take a look […]
How Welding Works
The more you get involved with automotive work, the more you will need to learn how welding works. Welding is commonly used for making a modification or repair last for a long time and look professional. In order to do this, there are three primary systems of arc welding you […]
How To Polish A Car
Polishing the body of your automobile is an important task to perform several times each year for avid car owners and drivers. Polishing your car will extend the lifespan and aesthetic quality of its paint and overall exterior. Polishing is an often forgotten car maintenance step between washing and waxing, […]
How To Use A Bench Grinder
A bench grinder is a very useful tool that is designed for grinding, cutting or shaping metals, particularly tools like blades, chisels and other workshop equipment. The machine can also be used to sharpen metal edges and get rid of small burrs on the surface. Below, you will find instructions […]
Paint Chip Repair
When you are driving car on any kind of road, the body is bound to get some paint chips, dings and road rash. Below, we take a look at a semi-permanent method of repairing these little defects that are visible on the body of your car. Step #1: Acquire Your […]
How to Clean a Detail Paint Gun
Detail spray paint guns are used for completing different kinds of automotive paint jobs, and if you use a detail paint gun often, it is very important that you know how to properly maintain and clean one. Below we go step by step on how to effectively clean your paint […]