.Several weeks ago I received a packet from I-CAR stating that they are changing their curriculum structure for schools. We’ve already bought the I-CAR curriculum for the school and purchase I-CAR cd’s for the students. However, according to a letter in this packet I-CAR is going to start charging an annual fee to use their…
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Apr
20
No Response From I-CAR – Need Your Help About I-CAR Points
Apr
18
Collision Repair: That’s What We Do
We’ve been busy at the collision repair program at Butler trying to complete all of the projects be schools ends in May. However, we did manage to catch a few clips of what we do in the program. If you are interested in a career in collision repair now is the time to get enrolled. …
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Mar
29
New PPG Fast Dry Clear Coat: DC 2000 Ultra Velocity Clear
We tried the new PPG DC 2000 Ultra Velocity clear coat to see how it works. Brandon, a BCC collision repair student, was at the last minute trying to get his Blazer completed before we took our Christmas break. Lucky for us, out paint suppliers had dropped off a quart of a new fast dry…
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Mar
02
Auto Body Welding: MIG Brazing Structural Parts On Today’s Vehicle
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Vehicles are being manufactured using many different types of steels. New car designs require new repair methods. Not properly repairing these cars could lead to an unsafe car. Learn a few tips from I-Car about MIg brazing structural parts.
Feb
21
BCC Takes Another Step Towards Teaching Green Technology and Providing a Cleaner and Safer Learning Environment
BCC take another step towards teaching green technology by using a Eurvac system and waterborne paint. This provides a cleaner and safer training facility for the collsion repair program.
Feb
14
Butler Students Learning Auto Body and Paint Basics
In this video, you will see a few of the things the students at Butler are learning how to do. It is hard to find time to take photos and video clips of every job, but this will give you an idea of what we do. Students are doing everything from spot jobs to complete…
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Jan
23
Color Theory – Tips For Evaluating Colors on Cars
We are discussing color theory in class today. I found this video that does a good job of explaining the color theory process. The video hits on the things we need to know when tinting automotive paint. By understanding the color wheel, you will be able to mix and match automotive paint much easier.
Sep
30
ABRN How2 Tip – Use Glazing Putty To Repair Small Dents
In this video tutorial, you will learn how to repair small dents, such as small hail damage using glaze putty. This is a simple quick method for repairing small dents when you will be painting the surface.
Sep
05
Vehicle Construction – Magnesium – Cautions To Consider
We were discussing the different types of materials auto manufactures are using to design vehicles. One of the metals is magnesium. This metal is lightweight and strong, but extra precautions should be taken when welding around it. Magnesium will ignite producing an bright explosion and is very difficult to put out once burning. I have…
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Sep
01
Vehicle Construction – The Different Types of Steels – HSS – Boron
Today’s vehicles use many different types of steels to provide safety for the passangers. In these videos, you will learn where steels, such as Boron and High Strength Steels are used on A Ford F-150. You will also learn how aluminum frame rails are formed for Chevrolet Corvette.
Aug
31
Automotive Laser Welding
We are discussing vehicle construction in class and found these videos that demonstrate how some cars are laser welded from the manufacure. It is amazing how fast these are being welded using these machines. Take a minute to watch the videos below. Here is another video of a vehicle being spot welded from the manufacture. …
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Aug
23
3M Helps The Collision Repair Program at Butler Community College Get Off To A Great School Year
Collision program starts school year with enthusiastic students and new equipment donated by 3M. 3M donated their new Perfect-it denibbing system to allow student to learn with up-to-date innovated equipment. I would like to thank 3M for supporting the technicians of tomorrow.
