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4 Essential Collision Estimator Skills You’ll Learn in Auto Body Training

Automotive Training Centre

This includes calculating the cost of labor, parts, and additional services, such as repainting. Collision estimators must be able to accurately evaluate structural, body, and mechanical damage to determine the most effective repair approach.

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Should You Repaint Your Car After Collision Repair?

Miracle Body and Paint

After an accident, your vehicle is often more than just physically damaged—it represents the stress, the disruption, and the frustration of dealing with collision repairs.

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TechForce Student Profile: Jocelyn

Tomorrow's Technician

. “We’ve replaced the suspension, repainted the bumper, and reworked the clutch. It’s still a work in progress, but I’m determined to return it to its original beauty. She aims to open a restoration shop specializing in custom paint jobs, metalwork, and wide-body designs.

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How To Fix Auto Paint Sun Damage: A Guide For Auto Detailing Students

Automotive Training Centre

Polish the Surface and Repaint If Necessary Once the surface is smooth, use a quality polishing compound to buff out any minor imperfections and restore shine to the paint. In cases of severe sun damage, repainting may be necessary. Sun damage primarily affects the outermost layer of car paint, causing it to oxidize and fade.

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A Guide to the Most Common Car Damage Types for Auto Body Estimating Students

Automotive Training Centre

A small surface-level scratch might only require buffing and polishing, while more serious damage could necessitate repainting or replacing a panel entirely. These indentations may seem simple at first glance and are often caused by minor accidents in parking lots, small impacts from debris, or even a careless swing of a door.

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When and Why Your Vehicle Needs Repainting After an Accident

Miracle Body and Paint

We know how important it is to repaint your car after an accident. At Miracle Body and Paint, our team is here to help. We fix []

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Bagged C-10 – Episode 5: Rusty Frame Repair and Repaint

Eastwood

In the process, he repaints the entire frame behind the cab while the bed is still off. The post Bagged C-10 – Episode 5: Rusty Frame Repair and Repaint first appeared on The Garage™. In this episode, Adam covers all the steps required to repair the cracks in 10-year-old frame notch kit as well as years of general rust damage.