Auto & Collision Repair Advisory Committee NATEF ReviewThe Automotive and Collision Repair held their advisory meeting last night 1/22/10. At this meeting the program had to conduct a NATEF review for the program. This is a review that may be requested by NATEF at a 2 1/2 year’s during the accreditation period. Every five years […]
Meguiar’s Demonstrate How To Remove Swirl Marks at SEMA 2009
I took a short video clip at SEMA 2009 of how to remove swirl marks. Swirls appear in paint surfaces from improper washing and/or drying. On dark colors it is almost impossible to eliminate swirls after time, but thanks to products from companies like Meguiar’s and 3M, you can produce a swirl free auto paint […]
I-CAR Offers Scholarships For Students in Collision Repair
I-CAR has several scholarships for students to apply for. If you are a student in our collision repair program or you are going to be enrolling, take a few minutes to explore the scholarships offered. The scholarship requires that the collision repair school be NATEF certified or a member of the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance. […]
Finding The Cheapest Repair Shop and Negotiate Every Dime.
I have been researching auto repair estimates as I prepare for our class about to start. I’ve noticed a lot of articles pop up advising people how to negotiate with repair shops. I am not sure who these people are, but their advice it not very good in my opinion. I’ve read articles informing readers […]
Good-Bye 2009 and Hello 2010 – A New Semester At Butler
It was great to have a break, but the holidays are over and it is time to focus on the new semester here at the Collision Repair Program at Butler. The first year students are going to start with one of my favorite subjects, which is auto estimating. The second year student are going to […]