May 3, 2016 

El Dorado, Kan. – Lori Winningham, dean of the Math, Science and Education Division at Butler Community College since 1996, has been named the institution’s next Vice President of Academics (VPA). Dr. Kimberly Krull, Butler president, made the announcement in a college-wide email late Friday afternoon. Winningham has been serving as Interim Vice President of Academics since January, after having served as co-interim Vice President of Academics in 2013.

With a career in higher education spanning nearly 30 years, Winningham began working for Butler Community College in 1992 as a full-time math instructor. She was named dean of her division in 1996. Math is Winningham’s foundation. She has served as a part-time math instructor for such institutions as Kansas State University, Merced College in California, Newman University, and Western Oklahoma State College.  

“Anyone who knows Lori knows she is passionate about student success,” said Krull. “She has remained in the classroom as an instructor to purposefully stay connected with students and to understand their learning needs. In that sense, she exemplifies Butler’s mission.”

Winningham’s successes over the years are visible across Butler’s landscape. She helped create the Butler & Emporia from Students to Teachers (BEST) program with Emporia State University which provides the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in Education from Emporia State without leaving Butler’s campus. The program is 11 years old and expanded offerings to Butler of Andover last year. She also oversaw the creation of the new Biotechnology degree in partnership with Manhattan Area Technical College. Butler is now poised to launch its own full two-year degree in August.  

She was also an integral participant in Butler partnering with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to offer a Homeland Security degree through TSA airports across the country. The program is currently in three states and is preparing to expand to three additional states in the coming years.    

“. . .We all know her commitment to serving students and making a difference in their lives,” Krull said in her memo. “She is an advocate for faculty, sets high standards of excellence personally and professionally, values her fellow colleagues at all levels, and lives Butler’s Timeless Institutional Values of quality, integrity, caring and service.”

Winningham’s background includes experience in financial management. She served as a budget analyst for the City of Wichita for a time in 1992, as Cost Analysis Director at Castle Air Force Base in California before that, and Financial Manager at the Los Angeles Air Force Base from 1988-1990 for the Space Systems Division following the Challenger tragedy.

A testament to her leadership qualities can be found in her Leadership Philosophy. “Trust and respect go hand in hand. You can’t have one without the other,” she writes. “This is the glue that binds us all together to achieve the mission.”

She is working on her dissertation toward a Doctorate in Education in Leadership in Higher Education through Baker University. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Chapman University, a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and is a ROTC graduate from Kansas State University, as well as an Associate of Arts from Cloud County Community College. She is also six courses away from a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Cameron University.  

Winningham currently serves on the Andover YMCA Advisory Committee, and over the years has been active with her children’s school and 4-H activities, the American Red Cross, and her Church. She and her husband, Jim, have four children, Jamie, Andy, Steven and Evan. They reside near Andover.

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Butler Community College, with nearly 10,000 students, is the second largest community college in the state. It offers nearly 90 degree programs and 30 professional certification programs. The college’s main campus is in El Dorado, but it has centers in five other communities. For more information about Butler, visit www.butlercc.edu, on Facebook and Twitter (@butlercc).

Time is near, but there is still time to enroll in the Collision Repair Program at Butler Community College.

Start your training to become a collision repair technician August 18, 2014.  If you miss this opportunity, it will be another year before you will have another chance to enroll again.

The collision repair program is located in El Dorado, Kansas, which is a short drive from Wichita.  The program only accepts 15 students per year resulting in more one-on-one training.

The program is NATEF/ASE accredited and uses I-CAR curriculum.  For the past four years 100% of the students have passed the end of program ASE student certification exam.

If you live in Kansas and interested in pursuing a career in collision repair contact Butler Community College for more information.

Butler Collision Repair Web Page

To learn more about Butler Community College and the enrolling process, visit our advising page at http://www.butlercc.edu/advising/

Apply and enroll online by visiting http://www.butlercc.edu/admissions/enroll_now.cfm

If you live in the Wichita, KS area learn how to get your career in collision repair by contacting Butler today!

• Butler Community College offers an associate degree and/or a certificate in collision repair technology.
• You can enjoy the small friendly town environment of El Dorado, but a 20 minute drive to Wichita, which is a bigger town.
• Butler has a low student per instructor ratio. (small class sizes)
• Butler is the 2nd largest community college in Kansas

For more information about the collision repair technology program at Butler visit:

Butler Community College
901 S. Haverhill
El Dorado, Kansas 67042

If you are not located in the Wichita, Kansas area, you can find a NATEF accredited collision repair program in your area by visiting http://www.natef.org/NATEF-and-You/Students-Parents/Find-Accredited-Schools.aspx

Logan is a second year student who has picked this up and can do the job from start to finish will very little or no supervision.  I believe he has a great futire and will become a success in the collision repair industry.  Take a minute to watch Logan at work.  By the way, we sped it up a little so the video was not too long.

 Levi Berger

What Got You Interested in Collision Repair?

After having an insurance adjuster write an auto estimate on a car of ours, I thought that would be an interesting career. I did some research and discovered I need collision repair training.

Why Did You Choose Butler Community College?

I wanted the community college environment and to attend games and other events that a community college has to offer. After looking at a few colleges I decided Butler would be the best choice for me.

What Do You Think About the Training You Received at Butler?

I heard a lot of other people tell me that the auto body program as good at Butler CC. I feel that I have learned more than just the basics. I feel Butler prepares the students with the expectations that the industry has for new technicians.

Where Do You Work?

Glass and Upholstery Center Inc. – Auto and boat upholstery

What Are Your Plans?

Attend Pitt State University and Major in Auto Technology with an Emphasis in Collision Repair and Insurance Management. After graduating I plan to work for an insurance company as an auto insurance adjuster.

Jesse Jameison

What Got You Interested in Collision Repair?

I already had some mechanical experience and wanted to learn more about collision repair. I was not sure if would like auto body or not.

Why Did You Choose Butler Community College?

After looking at other colleges Butler was more affordable and Butler was more helpful when visiting them.

What Do You Think About The Training You Received at Butler?

I like Butler because it is a friendly environment and I like the hands on training I received.

Where Do You Work?

Butler Community College – Facilities

What Are Your Plans?

I am thinking about taking the welding program that Butler offers or finding a full time job.

Jacob Lister

What Got You Interested in Collision Repair?

I worked for a dealership and I have always been obsessed with making cars looking better than they were before.

Why Did You Choose Butler Community College?

I looked at the program and like the I-CAR curriculum and because the program was NATEF Accredited.

What Do You Think About The Training You Received at Butler?

I feel that I have retained a lot of the information and have been able to apply it at work. I have also had the opportunity to teach some other people skills that I have learned while attending the collision repair program at Butler.

Where Do You Work?

Lubbers Ford and Chevrolet – Recondition Technician/Assistant Manager

What Are Your Plans?

I hope to get more experience and later become an insurance appraiser or maybe open my own shop and flip cars someday.

Askar Herrera

What Got You Interested in Collision Repair?

Watching the TV shows doing custom painting, this inspired me.

Why Did You Choose Butler Community College?

Their program was NATEF ASE certified.

What Do You Think About The Training You Received at Butler?

It has been helpful and the instructors are there to assist me when I need help.

Where Do You Work?

Spangles – Cook

What Are Your Plans?

I plan to move where my dad lives in Ohio because they have a lot of restoration job opening there.

Logan Salisbury

What Got You Interested in Collision Repair?

I always enjoyed working on cars. I didn’t know much about collision repair until I started looking at colleges and researching online. I was not sure if I would like auto body or not, but after starting the program I realized that this is something I really enjoy and want to make a career out of it.

Why Did You Choose Butler Community College?

I liked the hands-on that Butler had to offer and it was close to home. Butler also has many activities to get involved with. I also like the smaller class size that Butler’s Collision Repair Program had to offer.

What Do You Think About The Training You Received at Butler?

I like doing the live work and being able to work on my own project. I feel we have learned about some of the new and future technology that vehicles have. I am a hands-on type of person and this has been a great fit for me.

Where Do You Work?

Elite Auto Body – Prep and Paint Technician

What Are Your Plans?

I plan to continue to work at Elite Auto Body and Become a Full Time Lead Painter. I may want to work at a shop that also does more restoration later down the road.

Aaron Lindstorm

What Got You Interested in Collision Repair?

I have just always liked cars and improving the appearance of cars.

Why Did You Choose Butler Community College?

Butler was close to me and affordable.

What Do You Think About The Training You Received at Butler?

I felt Butler was a good start for me because the smaller class sizes they offer.

Where Do You Work?

Cartridge World – Ink Technician

What Are Your Plans?

I plan to get my associate degree and get a job in the collision repair industry.

Jake Remy

What Got You Interested in Collision Repair?

My love of cars and working with my hands.

Why Did You Choose Butler Community College?

It was close to home and affordable.

What Do You Think About The Training You Received at Butler?

I like the way it is set up. We have class and shop time. This allows us to apply in the shop what we learned in the classroom.

Where Do You Work?

All Angles – Detail Technician

What Are Your Plans?

I plan to become a full time technician at All Angles Collision Repair and Restoration.

Cesar Moreno

What Got You Interested in Collision Repair?

I grew up around cars and helping my older brother work on car got me interested in it.

Why Did You Choose Butler Community College?

It was close to home and I looked into it and found it to have a good program for collision repair.

What Do You Think About The Training You Received at Butler?

I feel that I have learned a lot about collision repair.

Where Do You Work?

Sherwin Williams – Sales Associate

What Are Your Plans?

I plan to eventually own my own shop and focus more on the paint side of this industry.

3M Donates Tape

Logan Finds BIG Surprise….Seriously, Over Inch of Bondo Found On This Panel

 3M Donates Body Tools

 Logan and Levi Spraying A Car

Alan and Bobbie Jaax Donate Car to the Collision Repair Program

 Aaron Spraying Chrome Paint

Cesar Working on the “Bed” 

 

Patrick and Richard discussing repair plan.

]]> https://collisionblast.com/2014/01/27/bcc-students-at-work/feed/ 0 https://collisionblast.com/2014/01/25/future-collision-repair-technician-survey/ https://collisionblast.com/2014/01/25/future-collision-repair-technician-survey/?noamp=mobile#respond Sat, 25 Jan 2014 01:34:24 +0000 http://www.collisionblast.com/?p=14479 Please take a minutes to answer the questions below to help us determine the expectations of the collision repair industry.

Thanks for your involvement to better train the technicians of tomorrow.

Collision repair programs are important because the industry relies on our programs to provide qualified collision repair and paint technicians for them.

With vehicles required to meet the government regulation of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025, more lightweight materials are being used to manufacture vehicles.  Along with these major changes to vehicles design; new repair procedures must also be taught.

It is more important now than ever before for technicians to learn the basics while at school before entering an entry-level position at a collision repair center.  Collision shops are swamped just staying up with the fast paced changes in the industry and training their own technicians the new repair procedures required to work on cars. The repair shops do not have the time to teach a new technician with no training the basics.

Collision repair programs are important to the communities we live in because modern day vehicles must be properly repaired after being involved in an accident.  Due to new steels, aluminums, and composites being used to manufacture vehicles, if repaired incorrectly, this could lead to the structural integrity being jeopardized and not providing the passenger safety as it was designed to do.  This could lead to unnecessary injuries and deaths.

Obviously technical programs cost more money to operate than academic programs.  But every city and town in every state of America need qualified technician to repair the cars we drive.  Therefore, please support and get involved with your local collision repair programs.

Let’s work together to keep the roadways safe.   To find your local NATEF/ASE accredited program

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My question is about the students that have been using the I-CAR curriculum for the past two years.  Since the invoice is due April 30 and the students graduate in May, are they eligible to claim the I-CAR points they have already tested for?  I could not find where the packet addressed this.  If it did, I missed it and need clarification.

As many schools I’m sure, we do not have an extra $900 this time of year.  In fact, there was no way to budget for this as I did not know about the annual fee until I received the packet earlier this month.  I am assuming the students that have already been using the curriculum can still get their points, but I cannot confirm this with I-CAR to make certain.  I certainly do not want to provide false information to the students.

I wanted to post this and reach out to other collision repair instructors who read the CollisionBlast.  I am hoping one of you may know the answer or have been able to contact I-CAR regarding this matter.  I have sent several e-mails and left voicemails, but have not had any response from I-CAR.

So here is my question once again, the invoice is due April 30.  We are not going to pay the annual fee this budget year.  Are the students graduating next month going to be able to receive the I-CAR points?  If you know the answer to this, please comment below are e-mail Donnie at asmith73@butlercc.edu

If you are interested in a career in collision repair now is the time to get enrolled.  Many colleges are enrolling for Fall 2012.  There are many community colleges and technical schools that have excellent collision repair programs to consider.  However, these types of programs fill up fast.

With little time left we decided to give the new clear coat a try.  The technical data sheet stated that the clear coat should be dry and ready to buff in 20 to 30 minutes without heat.  To apply the clear coat, spray two full wet coats without flash time between coats.  We sprayed the two coats as stated on the TDS, waited 30 minuted and tested a small spot to see if we could really sand and buff the clear.   The small spot sanded and buffed fine.

We allowed it to dry a little longer for handling, then we carefully installed the parts and Brandon drove his Blazer home.

The clear coat is great for one or two parts.  However, it is not designed for larger jobs or completes.  So if you have a last minute part that you need to get painted, then you may want to give this clear coat a try.

 What was once mild steel is now being replaced with hid strength steel, ultra high strength steel, boron, aluminum, and composites.  The problems with welding some of these types of steels is overheating and destroying the strength of the steels, which could result in a unsafe car.

 We’ve been discussing how to weld structural parts, such as lower and upper frame rails in class.  While teaching the class, I found an excellent video discussing MIG brazing.  MIG brazing is one of the solutions and recommendations to welding some of these steels, but only if  performed properly.  MIG brazing may still overheat and destroy the metal if too much heat is used.

 In this video, State Farm is interviewing an I-CAR instructor at SEMA 2011.  By watching the video, you will learn about the concerns of automotive welding.  The car in the video has  color coded parts, which will give you a visual of the different steels used to manufacture a vehicle. 

 As you can see from the video, vehicle designs are changing and the repair methods to repair them are changing as well.  Proper training, such as I-CAR is a must if you plan on working on today’s car.

 The online training I-Car was referring to can be found at www.CollisionBlast.com/I-CarOnlineTraining I-CAR estimates the training to take about 1 hour and you will receive .25 points after successfully passing the MIG brazing test. 

 If you just want to learn the basics to MIG welding and the different types of welds using in auto body welding, I have a Kindle book available at Amazon.  However, this is the basics to welding mild steel.  It does not cover welding structural parts or MIG brazing mentioned in this post.  This book can be found at www.CollisionBlast.com/AutoBodyWelding

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 The Eurovac vacuum system will be placed in our one of our storage areas and hose drops will be ran and installed at each work station.  This will allow the students to connect an air hose and vacuum line to the tools being used.  With all the sanding of paints and fillers and grinding we do, this is going to eliminate much of the dust and dirt in the shop.  Not only will this provide a cleaner shop, it will also help produce cleaner paint jobs. 

 We’re excited to get this hooked up and start using it and to be teaching green technology.  One of the first steps towards teaching green technology was when we started using Aquabase paint last year ago.  This is a waterborne paint system owned by PPG.  Waterborne paint produces less volatile organic compounds (VOC).  VOC’s is what ends up polluting our environment and is what the EPA is concerned about.

 A greener training facility is awesome, but the color matches waterborne paint has is amazing.  The color matches have been more accurate, which requires less time tinting and/or blending paint.  The Aquabase system also eliminates the need for a paint mixing system that agitates the paint, which saves time. 

 With or without the green factor, it has been a positive experience moving this direction.  Less dust flying around cleaner paint jobs, and better paint matches is what I see beneficial.  A cleaner and safer learning environment is an added bonus for teaching green technology.

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 paint jobs. We recently replaced a bedside on a Chevy pick-up.  This is the process of removing the bed from the frame, cutting the welded side panel off, and installing a new side panel using adhesives and welding.

We are also learning how to perform smaller repairs and blending paint.  Blending paint is the process of fading the new color into the existing color.  When perfected, this process will produce an invisible repair.

Body repair, plastic repair, welding, priming, blocking, masking, painting and clear coat is a few of the things we are learning on a daily basis in the program.

For more information at the Butler Collision Repair program visit: http://CollisionBlast.com/BCRN

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.

I visited the 3M lab in St. Paul this summer and they gave me a few tips when using this method to repair small damage.  First of all, this is only for small dents, such as small hail damage.  The second thing they mentioned was not to sand through the clear coat.  If the damage requires sanding through the clear coat, you’re better off just taking it to metal and using body filler.  The reason is because the glaze may soften the paint edge, which may result in lifting the paint slightly.  This problem is confused with shrinkage of the glaze coat many times, as it can produce similar effects. 

Other than that, just watch the video to follow the step-by-step process. 

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 have never seen it, but I have heard of vehicles burning to the ground due to someone welding too close to magnesium.  This is something you do not what to happen to you as a technician.  Check out these videos and I think you will remember to be cautious around magnesium.

Car Fire  – What Happens When Water Hits Magnesium

Dry Ice Experiment – Magnesium Burns 

What Not To Do!!!

We are still discussing vehicle construction in class.  I found a few videos that give good visuals of how and where different steels are used on a vehicle.  The videos are produced by Ford and they promote Ford.  I am not trying to convince you of how well Ford’s are built, but I think you will agree the videos do a good job of demonstrating the steels. 

Here is another video of how a Chevrolet Corvette aluminum frame rails are formed.  Again, not endorcing Chevrolet, but a good video, check it out!

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. 

This type of welding does not use any filler material when welded, which does not add any weight to the vehicle.  In the collision repair industry, we use a smaller version of a spot welding machine to reporduce these spot welds, or drill 8mm hole to produce a plug weld using a MIG welding machine.  This is the process of drilling the 8mm hole, placing the two pieces (or more) of metal being welded together, claming the metal secure, and filling in the hole with the MIG welder.  This fuses the two pieces of metal together.  Once welded, the plug weld can be ground smooth and prepared for paint. 

by Donnie

The First Day Brings Signs of a Great School Year

Classes started today at Butler Community College.  I was well pleased with the new students I met in the collision repair program.  I believe I am going to have a productive group of students this year.  It is going to be interesting to see what talents and abilities discovered while they are in the collision repair program.

More Signs It’s Going To Be A Great Year 

A box was delivered to us today.  Inside the box was 3M’s new Perfect-It Denibbing System.  I would like to give 3M a big thanks for providing our school with their new and innovative system.  The new denibbing system total changes the way the collision repair industry buffs vehicle finishes.  We have not had the opportunity to try it yet, but we’ll let you know how it works and how we like it soon.

I appreciate companies like 3M that help support education and the technicians of tomorrow.  It’s companies like this that help produce the champions in the collision repair industry.

Enthusiastic students and new equipment is a great way to start the school year off with.  Check back as we’ll keep you posted on how the rest of the year progresses.

To read more posts by Butler’s Collision Repair Program visit http://CollisionBlast.com/BCRN 

Below is a video that demonstrates how the denib system works.  3M Denibbing System Brochure

The collision repair program will start off with a full class, which is a good sign we’re off to a good start.  I met a few of the students in orientation class yesterday.  I would like to welcome the rest of you to Butler and to the collision repair program. 

There have been a lot of questions from students about tools this year.  If you have already purchased them, that is fine, if not, we will cover that during the first few days of class.  It is not necessary necessary to have them the first day of class.  I was also asked about textbooks.  We do not require you to purchase a textbook.  We use I-CAR CD’s, which is included in your tuition.  The same with shirts, this fee is included in your tuition as well. 

If you have any other questions before school starts, feel free to contact me at asmith73@butlercc.edu

Enjoy the rest of your summer break and I will see you all in a few weeks.

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In this video tutorial we are going to show you how to paint stripes on a car. This is basically a two-tone with a stripe in the middle. There are several different ways to achieve this, but this is one of the easier ways in my opinion.

The thing you must be careful when using this method is colors that are going to be painted on top of the color underneath. If the top colors are translucent (colors with little pigment or color) will not hide the underlying color. You may still be able to see a hint of the base color. Paints with high metallic, such as silvers, blues, etc. are the colors to be concerned about.

On this car in the video, the color red was a high hiding color, so we painted straight over the dark purple. However, the top color being silver, we mixed a high pigment color the same shade as the sealer a sprayed a coat where the overspray from the other colors on the car. This eliminated the issue of the silver not completely hiding or covering the darker colors underneath.

I wanted to expand on that issue. The rest is explained in the video.

Troy Trepainer

I had the opportunity to meet and take this photo with Troy Trepanier.  Troy is the owner of a well known and famous custom car  design/fabrication shop called, “Rad Rides By Troy.”

We are going to learn more about how Troy and a few others got started in this industry, and how their collision repair training led them to a career pathway in welding/fabricating.

Jessi Combs

Jessi attended WyoTech’s collision repair program.  While there she participated in an Overhalin’ show with Chip Foose and his A Team.  After completing her training, Jessi became the well know host on on the television show, “Extreme 4×4” on PowerBlock.  Jessi has also appeared on Myth Busters.  Jessi used her skills to weld and fabricate custom 4×4’s, which she does a great job.

Bryan Fuller

Bryan Fuller has a lot of history in the hotrod industry.  After attending a collision repair trade school, he has became a well known fabricator.  Bryan has worked for Chip Foose, appeared on the television show, Overhaulin, Rides, Biker Build Off, and is currently on the television show, Two Guys Garage.

In the video below you will learn more about these three individuals, how they got started, and what their training led to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eRVqfO1o8w

If you are interested in a career in collision repair and would like to learn about what this career pathway has to offer you, then I invite you to visit TeachMeHow.info.  There you will find 3 selection, DIY How-To, Careers, and New Products.  Simply click the second choice, careers and you will receive information about pursuing a career in collision repair.

We have been extremely busy since we returned from Christmas break.  In fact, I cannot believe that this school year is already over…..that was fast.  Not only were we busy completing projects, but the students has been busy testing the past few days.  First, we require the students to retake I-CAR exams at the end of the program in order for them to earn I-CAR points.  I am glad to announce that many of the students passed the tests and will be considered I-CAR Gold Class designation. 

ASE End of Program Tests – I am also proud to announce our ASE – NA3SA end of program test results.  We are required to take an end of year program test with the new Kansas curriculum alignment.  This was my first year to offer this test so I did not know for sure what to expect.  I just got the results and I am excited to announce we had a 100% pass ratio on the tests taken.  KUDOS to the students for a job well done!

What It’s All About – It is a tough job market in the Wichita area right now.  With the economy and the aviation layoffs, jobs are not easy to find.  However, we still have students connecting with employers and going to work.

Ryan Taylor – Ryan has worked for Parks Motors in Augusta, KS while attending the collision repair program.  Upon graduating, he has been promoted to the dealerships body shop where he will start working as a collision repair technician. 

Nate Ward – Nate visited several places, but did not find anyone who was ready to hire a technician.  However, he was offered a job with Davis-Moore dealership as a car salesman.  Nate decided to accept the offer and to get his foot in the door.  Who knows, he may decide that selling cars is a good fit for him. 

David Swanson – David has accepted a job offer at Bullseye Collision Center & Sales in Haysville, Kansas.  I believe that this shop offers auto body repair and paint services and paintless dent removal. 

Several of the students are going to continue their education.  James Byers plans to enroll in Automotive Technology or work on his general education next fall.  Richard Parker is enrolled in Butler’s Welding program.  I look forward to hearing from more students about their new career journey as they enter the  collision repair industry. 

Not every student takes this program to enter a collision repair career.  However, I wish all of the 2011 Butler Collision Repair students a successful future…..with whatever path they take. 

Congratulations to the class of 2010:

Rigo Alvarado – Michael Beckman – James Byers – Jeremy Griswold – Jason Gulick – Richard Parker – Ryan Pentico – Ryan Pracht – Joe Savoy – Sam Smith – Doug Stephens – David Swanson – Ryan Taylor – Nathan Ward

One last thanks – I would like to give Richard Parker a special thanks for nominating me for the Outstanding Instructor Award–Thanks Richard

Have you ever had to remove a body side molding to perform a repair and reuse the molding? Without this molding prep system, this can be extremely time consuming. I remember when I used to rub sores on my thumbs and everything else trying to get the tape off and get it clean so I could apply double sided tape. If you remember those days, then I know you appreciate the things that we have to help us out, such as this molding prep system. I wish there were things like this and the heat inductor when I was a technician. If you still do not have either of these than I suggest getting them, as they are huge time savers and will make your life much easier. With the heat inductor, you can heat the molding area up and the molding will peel off easy with all of the tape on the molding, not the door. Then dip the molding in the molding prep for a few days and then simply scrape the molding with a razor blade. Wash the molding and your ready to apply more double sided tape and install it back onto the repaired panel.

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