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Training Portal
We have several vendors offering free collision repair education and training during these uncertain times.
Check out the portal to view videos that provide an excellent opportunity to educate and engage your customers--especially at this time during quarantines. Check out the calendar of events or scroll to each vendor and see more details.
Check out the portal to view videos that provide an excellent opportunity to educate and engage your customers--especially at this time during quarantines. Check out the calendar of events or scroll to each vendor and see more details.
Collision Repair Academy
Have you seen our webinars? Our series of 3M collision repair webinars is a hit. We've shared information on a wide range of topics and answered dozens of user questions.
Our team is preparing a new batch of content to help technicians sharpen their skills, answer common questions, and increase shop efficiency. In the meantime, You can watch our three most-popular sessions by using the links below. You'll need a free account from the Zoom.us web streaming service to see the presentations.
Have you seen our webinars? Our series of 3M collision repair webinars is a hit. We've shared information on a wide range of topics and answered dozens of user questions.
Our team is preparing a new batch of content to help technicians sharpen their skills, answer common questions, and increase shop efficiency. In the meantime, You can watch our three most-popular sessions by using the links below. You'll need a free account from the Zoom.us web streaming service to see the presentations.
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Feather, Prime and Block Explained
What’s the best way to feather, prime and block? In this session, you’ll learn how proper featheredging can reduce primer consumption to ultimately avoid repair mapping. We’ll also cover the importance of primer atomization and application, how to reduce pinholes, and tips when using dry guide coat – all key topics when it comes to producing a high-quality repair. |
Composite Body Panel Repair for SMC, METTON® and FRP
Repairing SMC, METTON®, and FRP body panels will be the focus of this session. We'll cover these body panel substrates, repair processes, and products -- as well as common mistakes made when repairing these materials. |
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Restoring Corrosion Protection in the Age of Post-Repair Inspection
Nearly all automotive OEMs require cavity wax after repair, including in commonly overlooked areas such as narrow channels and hidden welded flanges. In this session we'll look at the top methods of corrosion protection - and discuss how they're critical for protecting your customers’ investment, your shop, and your reputation. |
Structural Adhesives for Modern Collision Repair
Working with structural adhesives is an increasingly important part of collision repair. In this session we'll look at both traditional panel bonding adhesives and the more-specialized impact-resistant varieties - talk about the differences, best practices, and share a few tips. |
Education
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division is delivering free educational and training content during these uncertain times. Just click on the link below and register for either an upcoming event or previously recorded event. We hope you'll join us.
To watch our previous eLearning sessions, you'll need to register for a free Zoom account at zoom.us/signup. Once you're logged in to Zoom, you'll be able to register and see replays of the sessions you missed.
View the Calendar and Reserve Your Spot for Classes Now at 3M >
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division is delivering free educational and training content during these uncertain times. Just click on the link below and register for either an upcoming event or previously recorded event. We hope you'll join us.
To watch our previous eLearning sessions, you'll need to register for a free Zoom account at zoom.us/signup. Once you're logged in to Zoom, you'll be able to register and see replays of the sessions you missed.
View the Calendar and Reserve Your Spot for Classes Now at 3M >
Demonstrations
Are you using the correct structural adhesive for your vehicle repairs? It's important to follow the proper OEM procedures and use the type of adhesive they recommend.
Check out 3M's Application Engineer on Instagram as he explains the difference between the 3 structural adhesives (8115, 8116 and 7333) and what could happen if the wrong adhesive is used in the event of a crash.
View on Instagram >
Are you using the correct structural adhesive for your vehicle repairs? It's important to follow the proper OEM procedures and use the type of adhesive they recommend.
Check out 3M's Application Engineer on Instagram as he explains the difference between the 3 structural adhesives (8115, 8116 and 7333) and what could happen if the wrong adhesive is used in the event of a crash.
View on Instagram >
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Body shops are looking for ways to optimize their processes, increase productivity, and save money. That's why are VERY EXCITED to announce a new series of application videos that are available on the Body Shop Business Youtube channel. This video series covers body filler basics and helps body shops optimize their processes to achieve the best results. The videos feature Jason Stahl, Editor of Body Shop Business asking Tim McKinney, Senior Applications Engineer from Evercoat questions about the body filler application process. The videos are conversational and engaging, and cover the following topics:
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These videos provide an excellent opportunity to educate and engage your customers--especially at this time during quarantines. Please feel free to share and promote these videos.
At the same time you will see the videos featured in the Body Shop Business E-Newsletter, on their website, and in their social media. You will also see the videos promoted on the Evercoat website and social media. Click on the following link to view the playlist:
[CLICK] Body Shop Business YouTube Channel
Or copy and paste this link in your web browser:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtFC3wzeOyPnSouAOXN6WgZHJP7iG-9-B
P.S. More videos are on the way... including videos featuring the OPTEX system, and troubleshooting repairs.
Thank you for using Evercoat.
At the same time you will see the videos featured in the Body Shop Business E-Newsletter, on their website, and in their social media. You will also see the videos promoted on the Evercoat website and social media. Click on the following link to view the playlist:
[CLICK] Body Shop Business YouTube Channel
Or copy and paste this link in your web browser:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtFC3wzeOyPnSouAOXN6WgZHJP7iG-9-B
P.S. More videos are on the way... including videos featuring the OPTEX system, and troubleshooting repairs.
Thank you for using Evercoat.
PPG Refinish Online Learning Academy
We are excited to announce as of July, 2020 there are 14 PPG MVP Virtual Learning Sessions that are now approved for I-CAR credit recognition through the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance® program for participants in the U.S.
Our wide range of online resources includes not only technical and product training, but also professional development courses, videos, process documents, etc. - all designed to provide 24/7/365 access to information that improves your business performance. Access Now >
We are excited to announce as of July, 2020 there are 14 PPG MVP Virtual Learning Sessions that are now approved for I-CAR credit recognition through the I-CAR Industry Training Alliance® program for participants in the U.S.
Our wide range of online resources includes not only technical and product training, but also professional development courses, videos, process documents, etc. - all designed to provide 24/7/365 access to information that improves your business performance. Access Now >
We also know these are unprecedented times that have unprecedented consequences impacting the collision repair industry. We at I-CAR understand and empathize with the pressures that shops and businesses are currently facing. We believe in our collision repair community and we whole-heartedly believe in our vision and mission.
In times of uncertainty it still remains as our main driver when supporting the EVERY in our vision statement. For all of these reasons, it’s important to us that we support and enable the industry as much as we can to keep training. Keep moving forward. Over the next several weeks, we’re opening up creative and cost effective ways for individuals to stay engaged in training and gaining knowledge that keeps us all practicing complete, safe and quality repairs. Check back often.
View Course Packages>
View Online Classes >
In times of uncertainty it still remains as our main driver when supporting the EVERY in our vision statement. For all of these reasons, it’s important to us that we support and enable the industry as much as we can to keep training. Keep moving forward. Over the next several weeks, we’re opening up creative and cost effective ways for individuals to stay engaged in training and gaining knowledge that keeps us all practicing complete, safe and quality repairs. Check back often.
View Course Packages>
View Online Classes >
