Try your hand at some of the key skills you need to succeed in the custom ride industry – check out 4 weekend programs available exclusively at The Kindig Academy at Lincoln Tech. No experience necessary!
Each course runs Saturday – Sunday
You’ll receive 16 hours’ instruction and receive a certificate of completion at the end
Each course is $995 – less than $65 an hour to learn the fundamentals of collision repair and custom builds from a select Kindig-certified instructor!
Courses are offered on a rotating basis; call for current and upcoming course availability.
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INTRODUCTION TO TIG WELDING
Fire up the torch for an overview of TIG Welding, the most popular type of welding used in the collision repair and RestoMod fields.
Next Class: 05/13/2023, 07/08/2023, 09/09/2023, 11/04/2023
Technically, it’s called Tungsten Insert Gas Welding—but that’s not why you’re here. You want to learn how it works and then get your hands on a torch! This course will teach you about:
A fast, down-and-dirty look at everything you need to know to begin shaping metal for the custom ride industry.
Next Class: 03/18/2023, 05/20/2023, 07/22/2023, 09/23/2023, 11/18/2023
In the auto body industry, metal is at the heart of everything you do. This course will cover some of the most essential parts of working with metal, including:
Get the low-down – and lots of hands-on practice – on the basics of bodywork.
Next Class: 04/15/2023, 06/17/2023, 08/19/2023, 10/21/2023, 12/16/2023
Auto body work is so much more than hammering out dents or slapping on a fresh coat of paint – and this course will introduce you to it all. Topics include:
Basic panel repair and straightening
Preparing metal for epoxy coating and polyester filler
Prepping and applying primers
Mixing, spreading and smoothing polyester filler
Proper sanding techniques
Choosing the right sanding blocks and paper based on grits and levels
