
5-day hands on Restoration and Hydrographics class with Ryan Evans and Colten Davidson
5-day hands on restoration class April 28-May 2nd In this 5-day class we will take you through everything from stripping old finishes, metal work, filler work all the way to paint, hydrographics and cut/buff. We will be “restoring” a few different front clips from Auto Metal Direct, taking you through all the fine details like perfecting gaps and panel to panel along the way! 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE! This is an ALL HANDS-ON CLASS LUNCH, SNACKS & DRINKS Provided all WEEK. Class break down: Day 1: stripping old finishes, metal work, perfecting gaps, prepping metal work for panel-to-panel blocking, proper metal prep using the dx metal prep system, proper application of epoxy to bare steel, types of DTM primers. Day 2: prepping epoxy for filler work, understanding proper use and types of body fillers, panel to panel blocking, blocking techniques, proper application and types of primers over filler work, priming over filler work. Day 3: proper blocking techniques of primer, paint prep, masking, painting, laying stripes, spraying candies and custom tri coats. Day 4: hydrographic application process, hands on experience hydrodipping in our in-house tanks Day 5: sanding and polishing finishes, curing clear before buff, sanding techniques, buffing techniques and processes. All meals, materials and PPE included. Once you sign up and place your order, we will contact you with hotel/class information. Our Class is held at our shop located at N11016 US Hwy 45 Birnamwood WI 54414