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January 19, 2026 2 min read
When you’re patching a body panel, the goal isn’t just to stick metal together. It’s to control heat, keep the panel straight, and preserve how the car was originally built. That’s where resistance spot welding still earns its place.
Long before MIG welders became common in body shops, factories relied on resistance spot welding because it produced strong, repeatable joints with minimal distortion. That logic hasn’t changed.
Resistance spot welding concentrates heat between two pieces of metal instead of spreading it across the panel. That single detail is what makes it so effective for factory-style repairs.
It’s not flashy, and it’s not fast to watch, but it works. When panel quality matters, that’s the priority.
When I’m repairing or patching a fender that was originally spot welded from the factory, this is the method I reach for. The equipment is heavier and less convenient than a typical MIG setup, but the payoff is cleaner metal and less corrective work afterward.
Any time alignment, panel straightness, and long-term durability matter, resistance spot welding justifies the extra effort.
A resistance spot welder allows you to recreate factory-style joints with minimal heat input. It’s especially useful for patch panels, flanges, and overlapping sheet metal where distortion is a concern.
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Proper clamping is critical for consistent spot welds. Keeping panels tight and aligned ensures the heat stays where it belongs and the weld forms correctly.
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Resistance spot welding isn’t trendy, and it doesn’t make dramatic footage. But there’s a reason factories relied on it for decades, and why it still belongs in serious auto body repair work today.
When the goal is straight panels, controlled heat, and factory-style results, this method speaks for itself.
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