Introduction to Auto Body Repair
Alison
Learn auto body repair basics! This free online course covers collision damage assessment, panel beating, and surface preparation.
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PaintRef.com
Free cross-reference database of over a million automotive, truck and fleet paint codes, with scanned manufacturer paint chip pages. Users can look up a vehicle's original color by year, make and model and match it to PPG, DuPont or BASF formulas.
AutoBody101
Long-running discussion forum and article site run by restoration painter Kevin Tetz, with boards on body and paint, fiberglass and plastic, and tools and supplies. DIY painters can get feedback on dent repair, surface prep and spraying problems from experienced members.
Auto Body Repair Technology
A comprehensive collision repair textbook covering damage evaluation, metal straightening, panel replacement, plastic repair, frame and unibody alignment, refinishing and estimating. Readers learn the shop procedures and terminology needed for entry-level technician work and ASE collision certification preparation.
repairpal.com
RepairPal is a car maintenance and repair resource offering maintenance schedules, how-to guides for common issues, and transparent cost estimates, plus access to a network of certified repair shops.