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chiptech training courses

We offer the following training courses ...

[ 4 day course ]  alloy wheel training course alloy wheel repair
[ 1 day course ]  interior repairs training course interior repairs
[ 1 day course ]  scratch removal and polishing training course scratch removal and polishing
[ 4 day course ]  spraying and lacquering training course spraying and lacquering
[ ½ day course ] colour retrieval training course colour retrieval
[ 1 day course ]  paint mixing training course paint mixing
[ 2 day course ]  bumper scuff and cracked bumper repair training course bumper scuff / cracked bumper repair
[ 1 day course ]  stone chip repair training course stone chip repair
[ 3 to 5 day course ]  panel repair training course panel repair
[ 4 day course minimum ]  paintless dent removal training course paintless dent removal (PDR)

To discuss your individual requirements or to answer any questions please call us on 0844 499 9280 or complete the application form and we will get in touch with you.

alloy wheel repair training course

Wheel repair is big business and currently the fastest growing area of the vehicle repair industry, either as mobile repair or full static repair centres. Our courses are available as training only or complete with tinters, paint swatches and consumables required to mix hundreds of different colours.

Included in this course are colour identification, scuff removal, sanding, priming, masking, basecoat application, lacquer and final finish. We also cover some of the custom options and techniques for special finishes.

Training only  training only  4 day course
Training plus paint kit  training plus paint kit  4 day course

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interior repairs training course

These courses are tailored to you needs.

Cigarette burn repairs  interior repair training course  1 day course
(including mixing fibres for colour, resin repair. Blending & Final Finish)

Leather & Fabric, reconalising and general repairs  interior repair training courses  1 day course
(mixing colours, airbrushing, door card repairs)

Cigarette, Leather & Fabric  interior repair training course  1 day course

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scratch removal & polishing

This course combines scratch removal with stone chip repair as these services are increasingly in demand. This course includes block flatting, touching in small scratches, compounding, machine polishing, and techniques for anti swirl and waxing.

Scratch Removal & Polishing  scratch removal and polishing training course  1 day course

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spraying & lacquering

All aspects of laying down solvent and water based paints, applying clear coats, three stage pearls, custom colours and blending.

Spraying & Lacquering  spraying and lacquering training course  4 day course

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colour retrieval

Identifying colour code location, retrieving the paint code, selecting shade options, choosing correct shade to mix or order from paint supplier.

Colour Retrieval  colour retrieval training course  ½ day course

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paint mixing

Includes colour retrieval course, plus how to work out correct quantity of paint required for each job. Processes of mixing waterborne paints/primers/solvent based paints and lacquers.

Paint Mixing  paint mixing training course  1 day course

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bumper scuff / cracked bumper repair

This course includes all aspects of bumper repair, plastic welding, filling, priming, sanding, re-applying texture, base coats and lacquering, final finish and polishing. Also included are the basics of colour retrieval and paint mixing. Following this, most repairs can be carried out in 1 to 2 hours and cracked or split bumpers in less than 3 hours.

Bumper Scuff/Cracked repair  bumper scuff cracked bumper training course  2 day course

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stone chip repair

Stone chip repair is a great revenue stream, and while they cost the operator pence to carry out the result can be amazing when compared to the cost of repainting a whole bonnet.

Stone Chip  stone chip repair training course  1 day course

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panel repair

Whilst some panel repairs can be as easy as bumper repair, when kept below mouldings (ie; below middle of the car bottoms of doors, wings etc), we recommend some success in bumper repair is achieved before attempting any repair above moulding line. This course is very much tailored to your needs.

Panel Repair  panel repair training course  Normally 3 to 5 day course

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paintless dent removal (PDR)

This is the most technical area of body repair, but by far the most profitable. With a good pair of eyes and our latest techniques we can teach you how to get great results with just a few tools. A minimum of four days is required for this course.

PDR  paintless dent removal training course  4 day course (minimum)

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chiptech training contact details

Lantern Group Chiptech Training

JOHN PRIESTLEY
tel : 0844 499 9280
fax : 0844 499 9281
email : chiptrain@lanterngroup.co.uk

smart - small to medium auto repair technique ...

Minor body, bumper, alloy wheel repairs and paintless dent removals in far less time than a conventional bodyshop at a fraction of the cost.

skilled technicians the very latest ‘kinder to the environment’ water based paints & materials.
courtesy car a spray booth meeting all current EPA legislation
repairs to high standards fully comprehensive insurance cover including public liability
insurance cover all repairs are carried out to exceed insurance approval standards.
water based paints Highly skilled & qualified technicians