We recently discussed blending paint in class. To help strengthen the procedure, Trucks have a video about the subject. I don’t agree with everything on the video. For example, stepping-down the paint one time is sufficient to properly blend. Although, if it’s a custom effect you’re after, the method in the video is appropriate. Anyway, it’s a great […]
Butler’s Collision Repair Program Competes at Skills USA
Collision RepairSeveral Collision Repair students at Butler Community College competed at Skills USA this week in Wichita, KS. We did not win a metal; however, we did reach a few accomplishments worth mentioning. The competition was broken into five categories: Estimating, Metal Repair, Plastic Repair, Welding, and Frame. All of the students in the collision […]
Career Tips from the man…Chip Foose
I mentioned in the March newsletter that it’s time to enroll. Therefore, I thought it would be a good opportunity for you to hear how Chip Foose got his start. Foose says to follow your passion and take the time to network with others, when the opportunity arises. I agree with Foose. You’re going to […]
BCRN March Newsletter Blog
This is a newsletter blog that will be posted once a month to highlight news, other blog posts, videos, events, and other things going on in the collision repair program. You can also listen to it on our podcast. School of the Year Update Butler’s Auto/Collision programs were recently selected by Tomorrow’s Technician and Chicago […]
New Technology Makes Creating Obsolete Parts a Breeze
Sam Moser, a student of the collision repair program at Butler, sent me a video with Jay Leno explaining how antique car builders can now generate some of their parts with ease. For example, in the video, they made an adjustable wrench out of plastic. Not only did it look like a wrench, but it […]