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Auto Painting 101: A Look at the Dreaded Orange Peel Effect

A great paint job should look smooth and sleek, but what happens when that’s not the case? Well, you may be surprised to learn that not-so-perfect paint jobs are actually quite common, especially in

28 July 2017

4 Auto Painting Tips for Painting Plastic Car Parts

There’s nothing better looking than a freshly painted vehicle. Unfortunately, after vehicles are purchased and hit the road, their appearance will eventually succumb to the wear and tear of weather,

22 February 2017

Interested in Auto Painting Careers? Find Out About Matte Finish Maintenance

Nearly everyone drives a car with a glossy finish, but a rare few stick with matte paint instead. Matte paint uses dimpling in the paint job to limit the amount of light that gets reflected. It’

11 November 2016

5 Products Auto Painting Professionals Know Are Bad For Cars

Professional auto painters work hard to create the ideal finish and sheen on a car. However, once the car leaves the workshop it is up to the owner to care for their car’s paint job and keep it in t

7 October 2016

Taping off parts of the car ensures a crisp paint job

4 Steps to Prepping a Car for Paint During Your Automotive Career

There are many things that need to be prepped, smoothed, or removed before painting an automobile. The preparation for painting is just as important as the painting itself, so as an auto painter it is

9 September 2016

Auto painting pros know to check for rust on the car, and apply anti-rust product, before proceeding to paint

4 Essential Steps to a Flawless Auto Painting ‘Touch Up’ Job

When a client enters your garage with only a slight scratch or scuff in the paint, you obviously don’t want to repaint the whole car. These types of accidents happen more often than those that do re

5 August 2016

Crucial Auto Painting Safety Tips for Those Considering Automotive Careers

When most people think of automotive painting, it doesn’t usually fall into what they would consider a high-risk job. But when you consider that it involves working with paint, primer, solvents,

27 July 2016

5 Auto Painting Mistakes You’ll Learn to Avoid in Auto Body School

For an auto refinishing technician, there’s nothing better than seeing the look on a happy customer’s face when they see their sparkling new paint job. Striving to create the best finish possible

1 June 2016

3 Rust-Busting Tips for Auto Body Training Students

The emergence of a rust spot can strike fear into any car owner’s heart, but with the right amount of auto body training, it doesn’t need to evoke the same feelings when the car rolls into your ga

6 May 2016

Auto Painting Trends: Which Car Colours Will You See Most in 2016?

Whether a customer is buying a new car or repainting a current one, selecting a paint colour is one of the most personal aspects of owning a vehicle. Some people choose a colour based on how easy it i

18 March 2016

Breathe Easy: A Guide to Dust Masks for Future Auto Painting Professionals

Protecting your lungs is one of the most important safety precautions you can take when working in an auto body or custom paint shop. When paint, clear coats, and primers exit a paint gun’s nozz

19 February 2016

Calling All Students in Auto Body Schools: Keep Your Eyes Peeled for 3 Star Wars-Themed Dodge Cars!

The long-anticipated movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, was finally released to the many patient Canadian fans who have been awaiting the film for quite some time. However, fans in LA have been trea

30 December 2015

A Guide to Car Paint Types for the Aspiring Auto Body Technician

For an auto body technician, the choice of paint can make all the difference in producing a good professional paint job. Matching the right type of paint to the model of a car, as well as taking into

2 October 2015

Rey Bonda Automotive Service Technician

Today is a bittersweet day for me as I leave the Automotive Training Centre and walk into my future. I attended the Automotive Service Technician Foundation program, and though the 42 weeks seemed long at times, I feel that the training I received and the report I had with my classmates has improved me as a person and a mechanic.

There are many jobs in the industry looking for qualified technicians, and I know that I can be one of them with the skills that I learned here. I had the best instructor, and all of the staff was helpful, cheerful and I felt always there to assist me in my journey.

As I head into the future of my life, with a new baby on the way, and a great career choice under my belt, I am feeling very trained, skilled, positive and very, very happy.

My best to ATC!

Rey Bonda

Graduate

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