Two Day Plastic Repair & Refinishing

This in-depth two-day course will teach students how to repair and refinish automotive plastic parts like bumper covers, headlight tabs, fender liners, fluid reservoirs and more.

Students will get hands-on experience using the nitrogen plastic welder to make strong repairs on a variety of damaged plastic parts. Emphasis will be placed on the proper nitrogen fusion welding technique.

Students will also receive hands-on experience in the proper use of plastic refinishing products such as adhesion promoter, filler, and primer. The course will also include a demonstration of the proper way to remove dents from bumper covers.

Shops that take advantage of plastic repair opportunities can experience reduced cycle time, reduced average cost to repair, and increased profits.

Training Objectives:

• Identify different plastic types
• Understand the basic nitrogen welding process
• Properly operate the nitrogen plastic welder
• Prep plastic parts for welding
• Weld a tear to the edge of a bumper cover
• Repair a torn slot tab
• Repair a torn flange
• Perform a weld test to identify plastic
• Repair a thermoset polyurethane (PUR) bumper cover with an airless plastic welder
• Work out dents and distortions in a plastic bumper cover
• Explain the process of repairing and refinishing a broken headlight mounting tab
• Refinish a welded bumper cover
• Texture plastic parts

Polyvance is an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) accredited training provider.

Testimonial:

"I've been a collision repair technician for 37 years and have taken over a hundred training classes in my career. The Polyvance PR-02 course is one of the top three classes I've ever taken. I would recommend it for anyone who wanted to gain a complete knowledge of plastic repair and refinishing."

Jeff Bown
Crash Champions
Crestwood, IL

Detailed Course Information:

PR-02 Training Schedule:

The PR-02 Complete Course on Plastic Bumper Repair is scheduled periodically at the Polyvance Factory in Rainsville, AL.
The current class schedule is:

June 04-05, 2024

September 03-04, 2024

December 03-04, 2024

Space in each class is limited to six students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the closest airports?

A: Rainsville, AL is located in the middle of nowhere and will involve driving at least an hour and a half from an airport. The closest airport is in Huntsville, but the flights to Huntsville can get expensive. The following list shows the closest airports and the driving time. If you are shopping for airline tickets, check the rates going to each of the airports and decide if it is worth your time to save the money. Travel arrangements are your responsibility. In order to start the class early on Thursday morning, all participants are required to arrive on Wednesday at the latest.

Q: What are the closest hotels?

A: Rainsville, AL only has 1 hotel. Hotel arrangements are your responsibility. The following table lists nearby hotels.

	Hotel and City	Hotel Phone Number	Distance	Drive Time	Directions
	Super 8, Rainsville, AL	256-638-1640	5.3 miles (8.5 km)	8 minutes	Click here
	Hampton Inn, Fort Payne, AL	256-304-2600	11.3 miles (18 km)	17 minutes	Click here
	Holiday Inn Express, Fort Payne, AL Use this link to reserve a room at our negotiated rate.	256-997-1020	11.2 miles (18 km)	16 minutes	Click here
	Econo Lodge, Fort Payne, AL	256-845-4013	11.2 miles (18 km)	16 minutes	Click here
	Days Inn, Fort Payne, AL	256-845-2085	11.2 miles (18 km)	17 minutes	Click here
	Quality Inn, Scottsboro, AL	256-574-6666	16.1 miles (26 km)	19 minutes	Click here
	Americas Best Value Inn & Suites, Scottsboro, AL	256-259-4300	16.3 miles (26.2 km)	19 minutes	Click here
	Hampton Inn, Scottsboro, AL	256-259-5200	16.4 miles	21 minutes	Click here
	Comfort Inn & Suites, Scottsboro, AL	256-259-8700	17.6 miles	21 minutes	Click here

Q: What about meals?

A: Polyvance will provide lunch to all participants on both days at a local restaurant. Other meals are your responsibility.

Q: What about transportation to and from the airport?

A: Transportation to and from the airport is your responsibility. Rental cars are readily available at all area airports. Do NOT take a taxi! It will cost more than renting a car.

Q: What if I decide to cancel?

A: If you cancel two weeks prior to the class, 100% of your deposit will be refunded. If you cancel within two weeks of the class, you will get 50% of your deposit refunded. If you do not show up for your scheduled course, you will forfeit your deposit. Forfeited deposits will NOT be credited toward your open account with Polyvance, nor will it serve as credit toward future course registrations.

Training Mission Statement:

The training organization of Polyvance seeks to provide quality, hands-on training for industry technical and management personnel, allowing our students to safely and effectively use our products to become more successful, confident, and profitable in the repair and refinish of plastic parts.

Credit toward I-CAR knowledge areas in certain roles as well as annual training requirements can be awarded by taking one of our I-CAR Training Alliance course activities listed above. Students who successfully complete this approved training are eligible to apply for I-CAR credit hour(s) and/or Knowledge Area recognition.

The I-CAR® Industry Training Alliance® exists to recognize the accomplishments of training through approved training providers. All programs approved for inclusion into the Training Alliance must support the I-CAR Vision that every person in the collision repair industry has the information, knowledge and skills required to perform complete and safe repairs for the ultimate benefit of the consumer.

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