Description
A 3-day technician training program focusing on foundational paint preparation and refinish processes which underpin the quality standards required in order to restore a collision-damaged vehicle back to an acceptable state of appearance and longevity.
3M instructors will lead attendees through the course primarily using practical “hands-on” sessions that reinforce and demonstrate key concepts, supported by occasional classroom theory and discussion. Throughout the training, attendees will be instructed in the “WHY” behind modern prep and refinish methods so that they can absorb and retain practices that may vary from the way things have been done “for the last 30 years.”
Training Topics
The course will cover 3M-developed best practices in the areas of:
- Feather, Prime, and Block
- Surface Preparation Processes
- Masking
- Undercoat & Texture Selection and Application
- Color Selection, Tinting, and application
- Paint Booth Optimization
- Spot Repair & Blending Techniques
- Paint Finishing
- Quality Control
Who should attend
- Experienced Apprentice/Entry Level Technicians, who desire a solid understanding of the foundations of quality repair
Course Fee
- $2,500
Included in the Course Fee
- 3-days of Practical “Hands-On” Training with supplemental Classroom discussion
- Training Manual and Reference Materials
- Take-Home “Demonstration” Panels
- Daily Meals & Snacks
- Daily Transportation between the recommended Hotel and the Training Facility
- I-CAR® Industry Training Alliance® Credit - Pending I-CAR Approval
Dress Code
- Blue Jeans Appropriate
- No Shorts or Open-Toed Shoes