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[quote=”JayC” post=32868]Thanks for the reply!
The only reason I would move to Vancouver would be for school as we don’t have any program here in victoria anymore. Id move back If I don’t like it there or if I like it then stay and find a job haha. There’s a lot more opportunities down there it seems vs victoria. Also the school does offer an apprentiship program which I’ll look into. The regular program is 8 months long full time. But I think I’m gunna goto their info session on the 28th and see what it’s all about . I think in the end I’ll probbaly move to get some credits. And see if I can get part time work in a shop.
Actually my gf was thinking of moving to AB for dental hygiene so that might happen after I’m done school.
I really appreciate your reply and look forward to this journey hahaha..[/quote]It won’t hurt to attend the program, not sure of your technical background but they’ll teach you ( or should ) from the ground up so to speak… and it will help you get your foot in the door at most shops. It should give you credit ( hours ) towards your 1st, maybe your 2nd year Apprenticeship, and you may be able to challenge the 1st year exam, something to ask them during the info session. Having your 1st year under your belt will go a long way. If the program is similar to ours, you’ll be given one or two opportunities to work at a shop as ‘orientation’ for a couple of weeks( no wages ) it will give you an good idea what you’ll be getting into. Good luck!
[quote=”JayC” post=32856]Alright just registered today haha, awesome site and everyone seems helpful! I just had a few questions as im trying to figure out a new path in life..
I’m currently debating on moving to Vancouver,bc to attend automotive refinishing prep program at Vancouver college. If anyone’s on the board that went there please let me know how it is!! Only thing is I was talking to a by that runs a paint store here in Victoria and he’s says its hard for a painter to get a job in bc especially a new grad.. So what are your guys take on that? I’ve never worked in a shop but tried to apply places and never got a reply back mainly because my resume doesn’t have any prep body work experience or anything.
I do enjoy ding little repairs and painting small stuff for friends and my own rides. Currently repaired and painted a bumper off my s2000.. Wasn’t with a actual gun but with cans (base and 2k clear aerosol). Came out really nice with slight orange peel of corse and paint was a shade darker than my car hahaha.. But what I’m trying to get to is I quite enjoy prepping the panels and painting. Would Thisbe enough to make it a career?
Thanks!![/quote]
I took a College course here in AB about 10yrs ago, 9 month ‘pre-employment’ program, it was beneficial in that it got me into an entry level job, however I still needed to go the Apprenticeship route to get any ‘real’ recognized trade certifications. Compared to the $$$$$ you’ll invest in a College course vs Apprenticeship Trg, I’d go the Apprenticeship route every time.
If you are just getting into the trade, I’d bang on doors of all the bodyshops and offer to be a shop grunt and hope they’ll apprentice you after you’ve proven your worth. Once you get into a shop, you can take the $ you’d have invested in a College course and get yourself some decent tools! Don’t be afraid to tell a shop you’ll do whatever it takes to get into the trade!Not sure why you are moving to Vancouver, ( other than the weather )..and their hockey team sucks too…;)..but there are a ton of new/old drivers there so getting a job at a bodyshop shouldn’t be too hard :)…and don’t listen too hard to anyone working at a ‘store’…they have their own agenda.
If you want work, AB is always looking! ( and we have the Oilers! 😉 )
Looks good from here! :cheers
[quote=”bondomerchant” post=32500]ben i think its a sterling even though theres a ford emblem on it ….an ya strait off the gun i sure as hell wasnt going ta polish that turd :rofl :rofl i put my polish in the gun :weights :weights sure forgot how much work it was ta shoot something like that in close ta 100 degree weather :headsmack:[/quote]
” I put my polish in the gun”… :lol1 Good one Jack :clappy
Hey is that ‘Fire Engine Red’ ya used? :silly: Looks pretty slick there boys!
Send them out for powder coating and call it done? :whistle:
Nice job Nex :cheers
Hey Jonny, thanks for the input and welcome to RN! Looks like some nice work ya got there! :cheers
[quote=”Idunnit” post=32184]Where did you find these and whats the price compared to the Mirka? I have been using the Mirka 3000 for awhile now, I stopped using the 2000 due to the pigtail issues that you described earlier.
Chuck[/quote]
It was a sample from the SIA rep at my jobbers open house, he did say it was pricey $25 per, not sure if that was a box of 2 or just a single. However, if it does last 40 times longer than ‘conventional’ abrasives, it might be worth it. When I mentioned the pigtails I was getting, he said it was from the minute balls of glue in the Mirka discs…maybe.
Beautiful work Scott… :cheers
Nice work Dag! :rock :cheers
Yeeeeha! :rock …looking good buddy! I like your chair too. :).
Nice.. :cheers …I see you’ve ingeniously built in a rack to bleed out your deer as well as mount your filters :).
Sweet!! :cheers
[quote=”strawberry” post=31322]Looking into a full spectrum light anybody have any suggestions? Likes/dislikes? Cost?[/quote]
Check out Rikka23’s thread, there’s a link to building your own Sungun, it’s on my list of things to do.
http://www.refinishnetwork.com/component/kunena/16-off-topic/27177-fixing-the-booth?start=20
Thanks to John for posting the link!