Sanding, Buffing, Polishing Hands-On Skills Development (RF030L01) – I-CAR Canada

Description: This course will cover detail planning, sanding, buffing, polishing, and quality control. This is a hands-on course, giving you the opportunity to perform various repair procedures. Perform and practice defect removal such as dirt nibs, sand scratches, scratches, runs or sags, and buffing and polishing on a steel painted panel. Each student will receive […]

Introduction to Sanding, Buffing, and Polishing (RF025E02) – I-CAR Canada

Description: This course is designed to provide an understanding of the tools and techniques used when dry or wet sanding, the tools and techniques used for dirt nib and overspray removal, and the buffing and polishing process using standard operating procedures. Address: 1400 -180 Elgin St, Ottawa. ON, K2P 2K3 Province/State: Ontario Website: i-car.ca Phone: […]

Refinishing Application and Blending (RF020E01) – I-CAR Canada

Description: This course provides an understanding for the application and blending of basecoats. The materials for refinishing plastic parts are described. The types and purposes of clearcoats are defined.   Address: 1400 -180 Elgin St, Ottawa. ON, K2P 2K3 Province/State: Ontario Website: i-car.ca Phone: 800-808-2920 Contact Email: n/a I-CAR ALLIANCE: Yes Cost: $75 Length: 1 hour […]

Masking (RF015E02) – I-CAR Canada

Description: Masking provides information to identify the tools, products, and techniques used when masking a vehicle for refinish. Topics that are discussed include the different types of masking tapes and how to use them. Address: 1400 -180 Elgin St, Ottawa. ON, K2P 2K3 Province/State: Ontario Website: i-car.ca Phone: 800-808-2920 Contact Email: n/a I-CAR ALLIANCE: Yes […]

Preparing a Vehicle for Refinishing (RF010E01) – I-CAR Canada

Description: This course is designed to provide an understanding of the techniques used to prepare the affected area of a vehicle for refinishing and the methods used to prepare metal substrates and non-metal substrates for repair. Address: 1400 -180 Elgin St, Ottawa. ON, K2P 2K3 Province/State: Ontario Website: i-car.ca Phone: 800-808-2920 Contact Email: n/a I-CAR […]

Priming and Blocking Repaired Areas (RF001E02) – I-CAR Canada

Description: This1-hour course is designed to provide an understanding of the types of primers and their uses, masking for priming and featheredging substrates, how to measure and mix primers, how to set up and use a spray gun for priming, and the process for block sanding. Address: 1400 -180 Elgin St, Ottawa. ON, K2P 2K3 […]

Building Effective Vendor and Insurer Relationships (PM240E01) – I-CAR Canada

Description: This course begins by identifying open communication as the key to avoiding conflicts with insurance companies, supply vendors, and sublet shops. Possible reasons for conflicts with the various outside sources are identified, how to avoid these conflicts in the first place and also how to resolve the conflicts that do arise. After completing this […]

Understanding Your Part in Profit and Loss (PM235E01) – I-CAR Canada

Description: This course examines the main sections of a profit and loss statement. The importance of dividing each of the main sections into accounts and sub-accounts to detail your business will be provided. Sales and income, cost of goods sold (COGS), and overhead expenses will be discussed in detail to understand the relationships between them. […]

Speaking the KPI Language (PM230E01) – I-CAR Canada

Description: This course breaks down the KPIs that one managing production needs to continuously monitor. It provides some beneficial tips and thought process tools useful during production management to help manage the things that can affect their own KPIs. It provides instructions so that when completed, the person responsible for managing production can calculate various […]

Strengthening Your In-Process Quality Controls (PM225E01) – I-CAR Canada

Description: This course identifies common concerns and quality issues that are experienced throughout the industry. It will help those in production management to identify what the current state of their facility is and if any of these common problems are occurring. It will also emphasize the importance of having quality checks and standards documented and […]