Hard Skills
AdvancedMetal Fabrication and Panel BeatingThe craft of shaping, cutting, and molding sheet metal to recreate original car body panels using traditional tools like the English wheel and hammers.
ExpertVintage Color MatchingThe technical process of identifying and replicating historical paint finishes using modern chemical systems to achieve a period-correct appearance.
IntermediateRestoration Cost EstimatingThe specialized ability to forecast labor hours and material costs for unique projects involving obsolete components and custom labor.
AdvancedStructural Frame AlignmentUtilizing precision measurement tools and frame machines to return a vehicle's chassis to original factory specifications.
AdvancedLead Sled and Solder FinishingThe traditional technique of using molten lead or solder to fill seams and smooth body contours instead of modern plastic fillers.