Hot Rod Refinishing

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HRR will teach you the skills to bring a project to a finished work of art, complete with a truly amazing - high quality - paint job. Students will gain valuable experience from lecture and extensive lab (hands-on) opportunities. HRR is all about learning the final body work and refinishing techniques for that show car finish. If custom paint is your thing, then this is also the class for you. You will learn candy and pearl paints along with airbrushing techniques. We will even cover hand pin striping to help finish off those cool custom graphics.

Students’ educational competencies will begin by learning the ever important process of correctly applying and sanding automotive body filler. From paint removal, panel prep, sand paper selection to proper sanding techniques the students will study today’s best practices in the field of automotive refinishing. The training continues with the application of primer, paint, and clear top coats, with the appropriate sanding and masking steps in-between. Fiberglass bodies, fixed and movable glass replacement, and bolt on panel alignment topics are all discussed throughout the class.

Students will examine the hazardous materials and safety concerns that professional painters deal with on a regular basis including spray gun selection, paint booth requirements, and proper paint mixing procedures. Common paint problems and solutions are discussed including lifting, fish-eyes, orange peel, and color matching. Student will practice skills in final paint details like color sanding and buffing. Air brush and pin striping basics are explored as students try their hand at custom paint and graphics application. The final detail and assembly including glass installation, window felts and weather strips are what the custom builders have been wanting out of an entry level technician for years. Live work can include any of the topics above, depending on the skills of the student and the student projects in the shop. Students are required to keep an hourly work log and document their work with pictures for portfolio development.

3 months 400 hours

• Fillers and Finish Body Work
• Proper Sanding Techniques
• Primers
• Top Coat Paints & Clear Coats
• Custom Paint
• Pin Striping and Air Brushing
• Final assembly
• Glass Installation