Collision Refinishing Technology Program

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Collision Refinishing Technology

If you enjoy metalworking, painting and detailing, and the satisfaction of restoring vehicles, then you should definitely consider our Collision Refinishing Technology.

This core program is divided into two main sections:

Collision Repair

Students will take two courses in collision repair. These courses will provide instruction in the fundamentals of restoring cars. Special attentions will be given to: heating and cooling systems, air conditioning, electrical circuits, steel and aluminum panel repair, power accessories, restraint systems, structural straightening, suspension systems, squeeze-type resistance spot welding, antilock brakes and traction control systems.

Refinishing

The refinishing courses will provide students with instruction in surface preparation and masking, spray gun operation, detailing, spot repair and blending techniques, corrosion protection, refinishing equipment, worker protection, hazardous materials, damage analysis and estimating, front section damage analysis, plastic welding, repair and refinishing.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities for Collision Refinishing graduates include:

  • Collision Repair Shop Technician
  • Automotive Glass Installation and Repairer
  • Specialty Shop Technician
  • Welder/Fabricator/Paint Technician
  • Damage Appraiser for the Insurance Industry
  • Other Transportation Body Repairer

Students in our collision refinishing program can choose to specialize in one of the following:

  • Trim and Upholstry
  • Applied Service Management
  • Motorsports Chassis Fabrication
  • Street Rod and Custom Fabrication

Now Offering flexible, part-time evening classes for the Automotive Technician and Collision/Refinishing Technician Programs

WyoTech Sacramento is now offering a part-time evening class for the Automotive Technology and Collision Refinishing Program designed to meet the flexible needs of our students.

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Specialties in the Collision Refinishing Technology Core*

Students in the Collision Refinishing Technology program can choose to specialize in the following:

* Not all programs and specialties offered at all locations.

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WyoTech Success Story

Jessi Combs - Extreme 4x42004 Graduate
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Former Co-host of Spike TV's "Xtreme 4X4" "At WyoTech, I received the skill set necessary to take me as far as my imagination will lead me." Jessi Combs' motto, "It's not how big you are in the fight; it's how big the fight is in you," has taken her ...

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Instructor Profiles

Chris VaughanTeaches motorcycle-technology" I was a student almost 9 years ago. I know how valuable training can be. I can also identify with their fears and concerns. I maintained my own motorcycle since I was very young, but didn't actually enter the field until after graduating from a tec..."

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Student Testimonials

Bobby Dhaliwal2005 Graduate
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"I'm a Fabricator, Body Man, Painter, everything! I can do it all! I love what I do. I wouldn't change it for anything."