Automotive Repair/Refinishing

Automotive Repair/Refinishing is the process of repairing damage to motor vehicles resulting from collision and deterioration of metals and paint. Also included are automobile welding techniques and modern refinishing systems. The auto body repair person removes and replaces parts, replaces glass, removes all dents, sands, and refinishes vehicles. The auto body technician will be using the latest technology in unibody and frame repair and alignment, paint application, computer estimating, Chief Velocity laser measuring, Chief frame systems, Binks downdraft spray booth, and Blowtherm Ultra prep station.

What Qualities Should I Have?
You should have good manual skills, physical stamina, and the ability to notice slight differences in color and form. Most importantly, you should want to be an auto body repair person, which involves working with metals and finishing materials such as paints, solvents, and abrasives. Working conditions involve contact with noise, dust, and odors. The collision repair trade is a fast-growing area of employment. If you have an interest in restoring, customizing, or just upgrading the appearance of vehicles, you could learn the procedures used in Automotive Repair/Refinishing.

Instructor: Joseph Kaplafka (ext. 3446)
CIP 47.0603