The all new Paintucation Pro is designed for collision repair students to learn foundational skills in modern collision repair. This interactive video training follows nationally recognized Fundamental Collision repair guidelines, and provides a deeper understanding of the lessons by creating an open exchange and engaging experience. Instructors have the opportunity to use the lessons within a classroom environment or on a mobile device in a shop environment. Interactive questions are placed thorough the curriculum that challenge key decisions in a repair or refinish strategy, and quickly get the attention of an otherwise passive observer.
Core Learning Modules
- Collision Repair Fundamentals
2. Plastic Repair
3. Disassembly & Reassembly
4. Refinish & Surface Preparation
5. Small Dent Repair ( Aluminum & Steel)
This training system is years in the making and is designed to keep the attention of a new generation of learners using short but concise lessons designed for full participation.
Collision Repair Fundamentals:
(outer body panels, non-structural repair)
a. PPE & proactive safety
b. OSHA awareness, VOC responsibility, & waste considerations
c. Job Opportunities & career pathways
d. TDS & SOPs
e. What is “Best Practice”?
f. Replace seam sealer to factory appearance
g. Corrosion protection during and after repair
Plastic Repair:
a. Identifying plastic
b. Repair with welding (gas & gasless)
c. Repair with bonding adhesive ( mesh backing & adhesive)
d. Reshaping damaged plastics ( bumper “dent” repair)
e. Filler application & refinish strategies
f. When to repair and when not to repair. (ADAS, Sensors, OEM practice)
Plastic Repair:
a. Identifying plastic
b. Repair with welding (gas & gasless)
c. Repair with bonding adhesive ( mesh backing & adhesive)
d. Reshaping damaged plastics ( bumper “dent” repair)
e. Filler application & refinish strategies
f. When to repair and when not to repair. (ADAS, Sensors, OEM practice)
Disassembly & Reassembly:
a. Inventory & storage of parts
b. TDS & SOPs
c. Nuts and bolts inventory
d. Exterior trim parts
e. Glass
f. Interior components
g. Bumper Covers R&I & alignment
Refinishing & Surface Preparation:
a. Inspection
b. TDS & SOPs
c. Practice Techniques & exercises
d. Refinish strategies
i. Damaged or repaired panels
ii. Blend panels
iii. OE replacement parts (EDP coating)
iv. Salvage replacement parts
e. Masking Techniques
f. Repairing defects
Aluminum & Steel Small Dent Repair:
( separate categories & lessons)
a. Locate and repair small dents & irregularities
i. SOPs & tools
b. Hammer/dolly techniques
c. Glue pulling GPR
d. Aluminum Considerations
e. Body Filler and repair strategies
i. TDS Info
ii. Pre-cleaning
iii. Preparation for application
iv. Feather edging
v. Blocking and surfacing
vi. Identifying and correcting body filler defects
Plus: Get Certified!
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Upon Successful Completion of Entire Course or ALL 5 Individual Courses, you will receive a Paintucation Certification
Training by TV Host & Master Instructor Kevin Tet’z
Kevin Tetz, a Master-certified Axalta painter, career long auto body/paint technician and instructor, began his media career in 2000, producing an award winning instructional video series. Kevin serves on the advisory board at the TCAT/smyrna campus for their collision repair program and has also been a freelance journalist for major magazines. His latest projects include online automotive trade school courses named Paintucation University & Paintucation- Pro.
ASE ATMC (ASE Training Members Council)
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Kevin Tetz quote:
“I’ve been designing collision repair and restoration training tools for 25 years, and all I’ve learned about presenting technically accurate and mindful expert repair practices is culminated into these lessons. The 5 core lessons are the beginning of an expanding library of training focusing on modern collision repair, and with the online UNIVERSITY and PAINTUCATION PRO courses being modular, curriculum is easily updated and will stay current regardless of additions or changes in the industry. This is an exciting time to create training tools!”
PRICING: (trade schools & technical programs)
Annual lease – $1200.00 (plus $75.00 per student)
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Please Note: Results will vary depending on your commitment. If you apply the techniques Kevin shows you in the Paintucation Pro training program, and practice them until you don’t even have to think about it, you can definitely learn to paint like a pro in a short amount of time. It’s important that you get your questions answered. So inside the system, there is a community chat where others can provide feedback on your questions, and a private Facebook group that you will be invited to exchange your experience and get feedback regarding any road blocks you may hit. So whether your expectations are to make a career, or just learn how to paint your own car, you are with the right trainer and the best course to make your goal a reality. The Small Business Course, “Passion to Profit” is sold separately and is not part of the Paintucation University training segments.