1983 Ford Escort RS1600i
In progressA full strip down for a local customer. The sills and floors turned out to be far worse than either of us expected, and the more sound dampening came off the floor panels, the more work it revealed.
Vehicle Welding & Fabrication — Ballynure, Co. Antrim
From a quick MOT rust repair on the school run car to a full off-road rebuild, RK Welding gets it done properly — no job too small, no car too ordinary.
Failed your MOT because of a rust patch on the sill? Need a full chassis rebuild on a 4x4? Both jobs get the same attention to detail at RK Welding. We work on daily drivers as often as we work on restorations — so whatever’s brought you here, you're in the right place.
MOT welding failures, rust repair, panel replacement, exhaust welding — sorted quickly and honestly, without the showroom price tag.
Full restorations, structural fabrication, modifications and off-road builds, for when the job needs real craftsmanship.
What We Do
Structural and cosmetic welding, plus bespoke modifications built to your spec.
Custom brackets, panels and parts, fabricated on site to fit — not just off the shelf.
Failed your MOT on corrosion? We’ll get the welding done right and get you back on the road.
From a single panel to a full rebuild, restoration work carried out with proper care.
General servicing and parts fitting alongside the welding — one less garage to visit.
A proper look-over to catch problems before they become an MOT failure.
Our Story
Robert Kiss has been behind a welding torch for over 25 years. He trained as a vehicle technician and military vehicle mechanic in his native Slovakia, welded on the line at Volkswagen's Bratislava factory, and brought that trade to Northern Ireland in 2006. Whatever's brought your car in, from a quick MOT fix to a full rebuild, it gets the same care he'd give his own.
In The Workshop
A mix of the everyday and the ambitious — more to come as jobs go through the workshop.
Work In Progress
Not everything that comes through the workshop is a quick repair. Some jobs run for months. Here is what is on the ramp right now.
A full strip down for a local customer. The sills and floors turned out to be far worse than either of us expected, and the more sound dampening came off the floor panels, the more work it revealed.
360° Walkthrough
Have a look around before you visit. This is the Google Street View walkthrough of the RK Welding workshop, shot by McClelland Design Studio (a Google Street View Trusted Partner). Drag to look around, click the arrows to move.
Get In Touch
Based in Ballynure, Co. Antrim, within easy reach of Ballyclare and Carrickfergus. Call, email or drop by the workshop — happy to give you a straight answer over the phone before you bring the car in.