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The AUTO TRIM BASICS WORKSHOP is a five day hands on training seminar held at our shop in Danbury, Connecticut. This is a basic auto trim course. This training is for the person that wants to acquire basic skills in the auto interior industry. You will not become an expert in 5 days but you will experience the correct methods used, and tools and equipment needed. The seminar will be adjusted to your skill level, but you should have basic knowledge and experience working with hand tools. You will benefit immensely from this training.

The Auto Trim Basics Workshop is typically held from Saturday through Wednesday from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Lunch, coffee and beverages are included as are all the materials you will use at the workshop.

The cost for this 5 day workshop is $1,500.00
Auto Trim Basics Workshop SCHEDULE


Future dates are scheduled as requested
Call 203 743 6556 to request date

Course Outline
Industrial Sewing Machine
The first day is dedicated to the sewing machine. Discussion of the various types of sewing machines
                             and motors available, what you need and what to avoid. How to choose the correct needle and thread                                        combination, and adjust machine for optimum stitching. Demonstration and practice sewing various                                           types of seams, pleats, top stitching, piping, and bindings.

Seat Upholstery
Discussion and Demonstration of:
Types of seat construction
Replacing upholstery with readymade seat covers and leather upgrade upholstery
Panel replacement and full recovery

Fabrication and upholstering of Door Panels, Kick Panels, etc

Carpeting
Discussion and Demonstration of:
Types of carpet available
Removal and installation of replacement molded carpet
Fabrication of cut and sew carpeting
Fabrication of floor mats
Carpet padding, insulation and sound deadening

Headliners and Sun Visors
Removal and installation of standard headliner boards
How to strip down the boards and reline them with the correct fabric and adhesives.
What are bow type headliners and how to handle them
Sun Visor disassembly and recovering

Tools & Equipment
Discussion and Demonstration of the basic hand tools, power tools, machinery, and equipment to operate                                an auto interior business. From simple tools such as hog ring pliers, to foam cutters, adhesive sprayers,                                    steamers, etc are demonstrated. Even work tables and storage racks are discussed.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:

4 to 1 student / instructor ratio, providing valuable
                             one on one attention

A highly informative start to your career

Future advice and consultation is just a phone call
or Email away

You Will Receive:

                             An invaluable guide to suppliers and services used
by Coachtrim

A Certificate of Achievement

Free lunch, coffee, and beverages while you attend

There is NO substitute for hands on training

With the increasing number of  automobiles, trucks, sports cars, hot rods, motorcycles, RV's, aircraft, and boats, there is an increasing demand
for trimmers.

Take advantage of this opportunity now