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05-22-2006, 04:20 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Edison
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Painters and body people:
Where did you learn to do what you do? Did you go to a techincal school? If so were? Im pretty sure this Is what I REALLY wanna do as my carreer and mechanics be my hobby. Were you an aprentice at a shop? Can I do that? were would I go to become an aprentice?
Thanks.
Matt
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2023 Tacoma
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05-22-2006, 04:22 PM
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Co-Founder / Site Admin
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Ewing, NJ
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Go to Vo-Tech for it....
- Justin
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1999 Camry - Beigemobile DD
2002 Suburban - Wife's DD
2004 Grand Cherokee - Not running / Project / Selling?
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05-22-2006, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Seabrook, TX
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Follow your dreams by all means, but keep in mind that for most people your age it'll be probably at least 5 years, give or take, before they are ready to decide what to do with their life
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Kommandant of the ACL (Anti Canadian League)
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Junk the pos, spend the money on beer, acquire headache.
Same result cept this headache doesnt last months.
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05-22-2006, 05:54 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Edison
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Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
Go to Vo-Tech for it....
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no. i dont want to because im also intrested in history. and i want to go a good college for busness
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05-22-2006, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: hamilton, nj
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ummmm you can take history and go to votech....and still go to college when your done....
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So much stupid, so little time.
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Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva
It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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05-22-2006, 06:34 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: RUM$ON, NJ
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Originally Posted by WayFast84
no. i dont want to because im also intrested in history. and i want to go a good college for busness
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I went to Vo Tech for law enforcement. Spent half my day at reg. highschool, the other half at votech.
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K0ll is a hick and has a veritable fleet of 1980-early 90's GM vehicles :mullet:
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05-22-2006, 07:21 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: boonton
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autobody is a tough business to be in. it is extremely tough on your body and it is hard to make decent money. thats why i got out of that business and started being a mechanic. if you are really serious about this career, than the best advise i could give you is:
-dont go to a school. you will learn alot more just starting out at a shop that is willing to teach you.
-get as much certifications that you can. this will make you worth much more.
- finally the most important thing. i cannot stress the importance if being safe. dont be stupid, wear a mask any time to spray anything. wear a paint suit and gloves. use a full face mask. if you use a disposable niosh approsed mask, they are only good for 8 hours of spray time(thats if you keep it in a sealed bag). if it is not in a sealed bag, than that reduces the live of the filters. do not play around with this stuff. it can do some serious damage to your body.
i dont mean to try and scare you, i just want you to know the risks involved in this career. good luck with this. be safe and if you have any other questions about this please let me know.
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05-23-2006, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: hamilton, nj
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yeah......my dad tells me all the time that he probably took 10-15 years off his life from painting for so many years, i just hope hes wrong
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So much stupid, so little time.
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Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva
It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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05-23-2006, 09:58 AM
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I will beat you with a toaster!
Join Date: Sep 2004
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 it takes a toll on your body, seen it happen to a few people, its sad but if youre not smart about it this is what can happen.
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05-23-2006, 10:37 AM
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BadMod
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: hamilton, nj
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well hes 54 and has been doing it since he was 18ish so he was doing it before all the booths had quality ventilation and before the safety equipment was up to par......
these days he only paints special projects and just does the body work on regular jobs
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So much stupid, so little time.
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Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva
It started before I drove your car. I just have to look at it the wrong way and your car poops parts.
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05-23-2006, 12:17 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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i actually have a job at little ant's customs waiting for me when im 16  .
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