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

Automotive Training Centre

Understanding the different types of car damage is one of the most essential skills youll develop when you enter the auto body estimating field. In this guide, well explore some of the most common forms of car damage youll encounter and offer insights into how theyre typically addressed. Are you looking for an automotive school ?

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TechForce Student Profile: Jocelyn

Tomorrow's Technician

Tomorrows Technician and TechForce Foundation have teamed up to support technical students like you. Jocelyn received a scholarship from TechForce Foundation to help cover the cost of his technical education. Jocelyn knows cars are more than just machinesthey are creative projects waiting to be restored.

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Why You Might (or Might Not) Paint Your Car with Bed Liner

Eastwood

With all those advantages, its no wonder some people have turned to painting their entire car or truck with bed coating In fact, manufacturers of these protective coatings have adapted their product lines specifically to accommodate those buyers. Unlike regular paint, you cant just sand it down easily and repaint.

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How to Paint Your Car With Single Stage Paint

Eastwood

A common question we hear from hobbyists is, I want to paint my car. Our guide to single-stage automotive painting walks you through the process so even someone whos never painted a car before can Do the Job Right. When repainting a vehicle, you will either strip the vehicle to bare metal or paint over an existing finish.

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Career Spotlight: What Does an Auto Body Technician Do?

CATI

If you’ve ever been in a car accident or had a fender bender, you know the importance of having a skilled professional to restore your vehicle to its original condition. This can include straightening bent frames, replacing damaged parts, sanding and refinishing surfaces, and repainting the vehicle.

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The Differences Between Acrylic Enamel and Urethane Auto Paints

Eastwood

For that reason the two most common choices for painting your car are acrylic enamel and urethane paints. Its been widely used in classic car restorations, particularly for those wanting an authentic factory-style finish from the 1950s1980s. These paints are commonly used in both high-end restorations and modern repaints.

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How to Correct Peeling Plastic Body Moldings

Eastwood

One of the challenges with modern cars is that a lot of trim is held on with double-sided foam tape. Wisely, he removed all the trim including the body side moldings, which he repainted separately. Over the winter as the car sat undriven, Adam noticed the door moldings were sagging and falling off.