This will include frame, body, suspension, glass, refinishing, and related procedures. A lecture, discussion, demonstration and practical applications course that utilizes the paint products of two major paint manufacturers and the various systems used in the refinishing process. Complete refinishing, panel and partial refinishing, spot repair, blending and tinting are covered in depth, with practical applications on actual production projects. A lecture, discussion, demonstration and practical applications course designed to place major emphasis on the use of advanced measuring systems and measuring system techniques. This course involves the actual repair and restoration of damaged unibody vehicles to factory specifications.
Wheel alignment is included as a part of the total vehicle alignment system.
A lecture, discussion, demonstration and practical applications course in automotive and related trim and upholstery techniques. Procedures occur on actual production projects. A lecture, discussion, demonstration and practical applications course involving the actual repair and restoration of classic, vintage, and special interest projects. The student is expected to make arrangements to provide a project for this course. Emphasis is on top quality repairs and refinishing to provide a showroom finished vehicle.