Automotive Interior Repair Training Program
Course Duration: 5 Days
Course Objectives:
Provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of automotive interior repair techniques and industry best practices.
Equip participants with the necessary skills to perform professional repairs on various interior components.
Familiarize participants with the tools, materials, and equipment used in automotive interior repair.
Ensure participants understand the safety considerations and quality control measures associated with interior repair.
Course Outline:
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Day 1: Introduction to Automotive Interior Repair
+- Introduction to automotive interior repair and its importance
- Overview of different types of interior damage (e.g., tears, burns, stains, scratches)
- Understanding various interior materials (fabric, leather, vinyl, plastic)
- Identifying common interior components in vehicles
- Safety considerations and precautions in automotive interior repair -
Day 2: Tools, Materials, and Equipment
+- Introduction to tools and equipment used in automotive interior repair
- Understanding different types of repair materials (adhesives, fillers, dyes, etc.)
- Selecting the appropriate repair materials for different interior components
- Preparation and maintenance of tools and equipment
- Overview of safety equipment and personal protective gear -
Day 3: Interior Repair Techniques
+- Repairing fabric upholstery: methods for repairing tears, burns, and stains
- Repairing leather and vinyl upholstery: techniques for repairing cuts, cracks, and scratches
- Repairing plastic components: methods for fixing cracks, scratches, and damaged panels
- Color matching and blending techniques for seamless repairs
- Practice sessions for different interior repair techniques -
Day 4: Advanced Techniques and Restoration
+- Advanced repair techniques for complex interior damage
- Repairing headliners, carpets, and floor mats
- Restoring faded or discolored interior components
- Repairing and refinishing wood or metal trim
- Application of protective coatings and sealants
- Hands-on practice sessions for advanced interior repair techniques -
Day 5: Quality Control and Business Aspects
+- Quality control measures and post-repair inspection
- Understanding customer needs and expectations
- Estimating repair costs and providing accurate quotes
- Business management aspects of automotive interior repair
- Customer service and building client relationships
- Overview of marketing and promoting interior repair services