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I just returned from NACE and SEMA in Las Vegas, NV. I had a lot of fun and met many people that I will be blogging about ov… Continue

I've posted about this video before. However, the transition between high school and college may leave some students unclear or struggling with direction in life. Therefore, I thought it would be a good opportunity for you to hear how Chip Foose got his start. Chip is one of the most respected individuals in the automotive industries. His talents and skills are unbelievable and I sincerely believe that Foose is a person anyone would be proud to consider as a mentor. Watch this video, absorb his… Continue

Hello All, I am a collision repair instructor at a community college. I’ve worked in the industry before becoming a teacher. The industry is changing fast, but I am passionate about it and I enjoy helping students become successful in the industry.

There is another reason for this e-mail that I believe that we all have in common. That is our health. It does not matter what profession you’re in, you must have good health to excel and perform well. I spent some time researching this summer and fo… Continue

The front end parts were already removed when we bought the car. I will have to find and replace those parts when we start putting the car back together. Next, we removed the front fenders. As we mention in the video, one of the most important steps is keeping your hardware and parts organized. Whether you are going to have a car tore apart for a few weeks or a few years, this will make the reinstallation much easier.

One way to do this is to get some zip lock bags and label one for each panel… Continue

The first thing that you need to do is was the vehicle to remove all silicones. For this application, regular dish soap works well. It strips the waxes and greases, which is the purpose of this pre-wash. Car soaps are designed to protect the car waxes on the surface. This step can save you many problems and headaches later down the repair process. If silicones are not completely removed, they may be smeared into the substrate and cause fisheyes during the painting process.

After you have proper… Continue