We've got a lot of updates and changes to share with you in this update newsletter.
New Website
First of all, if you have not checked out our new website, be sure to check it out. It is a all new look and we are going to be adding topics other than just collision repair career information. Your feedback was useful and as a result, we are going to be posting topics about painting motorcycles, restoration, PDR, and of course our main focus, collision repair career information. Check the site out CollisionBlast.com
Be sure to click the Facebook like button on the articles that you like. The more likes, the more that I will post for that topic.
Podcasts
We introduced our podcast last month Podcasts (in 5 min or less). Now you can listen to each new post, rather than read it. To listen just click on the listen button on the top of the post. If it is an older post it may not work. However, I should work for everything posted from this point forward. Try it out...sounds kinda funky, but it does work!
Videos
Our auto body video page continues to get a lot of views, so if you have not been to it, you may find it interesting or useful.
Navigate New Website
If you have not had the chance to watch the video for how to navigate the website take a minute to watch it.
FUN TRIVIA
Test your car trivia and knowledge with our fun quiz. See if you are an official gear head or not. Car Trivia Quiz
Top Content
What are other people reading on Collision Blast? Check out our top content.
New Website
First of all, if you have not checked out our new website, be sure to check it out. It is a all new look and we are going to be adding topics other than just collision repair career information. Your feedback was useful and as a result, we are going to be posting topics about painting motorcycles, restoration, PDR, and of course our main focus, collision repair career information. Check the site out CollisionBlast.com
Be sure to click the Facebook like button on the articles that you like. The more likes, the more that I will post for that topic.
Podcasts
We introduced our podcast last month Podcasts (in 5 min or less). Now you can listen to each new post, rather than read it. To listen just click on the listen button on the top of the post. If it is an older post it may not work. However, I should work for everything posted from this point forward. Try it out...sounds kinda funky, but it does work!
Videos
Our auto body video page continues to get a lot of views, so if you have not been to it, you may find it interesting or useful.
Navigate New Website
If you have not had the chance to watch the video for how to navigate the website take a minute to watch it.
FUN TRIVIA
Test your car trivia and knowledge with our fun quiz. See if you are an official gear head or not. Car Trivia Quiz
Top Content
What are other people reading on Collision Blast? Check out our top content.
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News Around The Web
South Georgia Technical College highlight a few of their outstanding automotive and collision repair students. Several students receive plaques for a job well done. Read more about SGTC.
This kind of news that is not fun to share, but I would like to offer my condolences to the student that was killed in the shop explosion. Read more.
A Check List For Auto Repair Shops - This is a PDF checklist that will help you comply with environmental, fire, and safety regulations. http://www.newmoa.org/
Information About the Collision Repair Career. May be useful for instructors. http://fmghttp.iriseducation.
Sample Collision Repair Course Outline Template http://www.fileaway.info/Read/
Whether welding, estimating, painting, panel replacement or detailing, the project benefits the students, who can perfect their craft.
Six South San Antonio HS students received certificates from Toyota Texas Student Mentoring Program
on May 17, 2011 after attending the company’s workshop earlier in the month at the Career and Technology Education Center. http://www.southsanisd.net/
Students Presented With American Flags Flown In Afghanistan
Valdosta - Preao Oaks approached the Automotive Collision Repair program months ago about helping her surprise her husband, Lt. Colonel Derek Oaks. Lt. Colonel Oaks was the squad commander of the 75th fighter squadron serving in Afghanistan. He had always had a passion for cars and dreamed of owning and restoring a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. He had located the vehicle to purchase but had not had time to start the restoration process before going overseas.
Tips for Adjusting A Spray Gun - Article on ABRN
- ABRN HOW2 TIPS
Tech High program sends girl on a collision course with her dreams
Katelyn Troxler enrolled in the collision repair program at Washington County Technical High School to set herself on the road to the career she has mapped out.
Troxler, 17, a senior from Knoxville, wants to be a field agent with the FBI. To achieve that, she plans to put herself through college with the earnings she’ll make working in collision repair. http://www.herald-mail.com/
Tips from Raleigh Collision If You Have been Involved In An Accident.
Hopkins Center provides new opportunities
Dirty fingernails? No problem.
That's a good attitude for Bethany Lensink to have. After all, the Sioux City Community School senior is the sole female in her auto technology class.
"I guess getting dirty and greasy just comes with their territory," she said, overhauling an engine on a Chevy Impala. "This is fun for me."
Jobs - Are You Looking For a Job? Here is a Current List Of Job Openings - Collision Repair Jobs
Quote"If I'd asked my customers what they wanted, they'd have said a faster horse" Henry Ford
Quote"If I'd asked my customers what they wanted, they'd have said a faster horse" Henry Ford
TipHave you ever had a problem trying to mask hard things like wiring, racks, rods, etc? Then take for ever to unmask... Use aluminum foil for these items. Takes minimal time to mask and unmask. Give it a try!
