Introduction: the logical sequence of refinishing.
1. Identifying substrates.
2. Identifying the damage.
3. Application of foundation materials.
4. Preparation of panels for top coats.
5. Masking of vehicle and components
6. Paint application equipment
7. Application of top coats
8. Health and safety in the refinishing workshop
9. Tool and equipment maintenance
10. Glossary
Biography
Julian Woodstock delivers courses at Levels 1,2 and 3 in vehicle refinishing, restoration work and body repair at Colchester Institute, and has written all of the body repair and refinishing material currently available on the IMI‘s training programme. He has considerable experience also at the sharp end of crash repair.
"Excellent teacher with exceptional technical skills."
- Tom Denton, UK Trainer, IMI
"Julian has a writing technique/style that is easy to follow – basic enough for beginners, and detailed sufficiently for the more experienced."
- John Kyle, Colchester Institute Centre for Auto Engineering (Retired)






