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