Why Your MIG Butt Welds Look Like Bird Poop on Thin Metal 7 Reasons Fixed

Why do your MIG butt welds look like bird poop on thin metal? In this video we break down the 7 real reasons — and exactly what turns a clean bead into a bird poop weld every single time. Whether you're burning through 20 gauge, getting a cold caterpillar bead that won't fuse, or your welds look different every single time — this is the video that finally explains what's going wrong. What's covered: Why .030 wire is wrong for thin sheet metal — and how 023 wire MIG welding changes everything How to set MIG welder voltage and wire speed for thin metal The correct electrode stickout distance — and why CTWD welding wrecks your bead when it's wrong Gun angle and shielding gas coverage — why porosity kills your welds How burn through welding happens and why metal prep stops it cold Stitch welding technique to prevent warping and distortion on sheet metal Fit-up and technique — the number one thing nobody talks about ✅ Whether you're doing auto body repair, rust repair welding, patch panel welding, car restoration, or just learning to weld — these are the fundamentals every beginner MIG welder needs to know. 👉 Want to go hands-on? We run live welding classes where you work on real metal with real-time instruction. Spots are limited — link below. SylvestersCustoms.com Orange Strip Disc https://amzn.to/3PiZnnV ⏱ Chapters below ⬇️ 0:00 Intro 1:33 Reason 1 — Wrong wire size 2:35 Reason 2 — Wrong settings 6:16 Reason 3 — Stickout too long 7:05 Reason 4 — Gun angle & gas coverage 9:21 Reason 5 — Shielding gas problems 9:28 Reason 6 — Dirty metal 10:48 Reason 7 — Fit-up & technique 🔔 Subscribe for more welding tips, sheet metal welding, and metalworking content. #MIGwelding #thinmetal #weldingforbeginners #birdpoopweld #sheetmetalwelding