Students identify various substrates, topcoats and conditions found with automotive finishes and procedures required to correct them in preparation for refinishing. A major focus of this course is correct sanding and stripping of surfaces, masking vehicles, applying and blocking undercoat materials and fillers. Students are introduced to coatings, solvents and additives and important information regarding safe use, handling and storage.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Tools and Equipment for Refinish Preparations
- Substrate Identification and Cleaning
- Finish Sanding and Removal
- Filler Application and Sanding for Surface Preparation
- Masking for Undercoats
- Undercoats, Solvents and Additives
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40709 |
March 23, 2026 to April 30, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40713 |
March 3, 2026 to April 10, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen Lecture |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60186 |
July 27, 2026 to September 3, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61988 |
July 14, 2026 to August 21, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.