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Automotive Restoration Seminars 2025 Nuevo California
Join us for our Automotive Body Restoration Class on August 2-3rd, 2025, and September 20-21st, 2025, from 8 am to 5 pm in Nuevo, CA. This immersive workshop will cover essential topics in automotive restoration, focusing on high-end automotive restoration techniques. Day 1 will include lessons on how to properly strip a car, metal prep, acid washing, and the use of primers. You’ll learn about gapping a car, welding, panel alignment, and metal finishing, including hammer and dolly techniques with shrink disc. Day 2 will provide hands-on experience with body filler, detailing how to mix, spread, and sand effectively. We will also discuss hand placement, shapes, and techniques for using splines, as well as the various grits used in metal work and much more!
Do we cover painting?
Although we focus on everything up to paint, we do discuss the paint process in our automotive restoration journey. It’s a ton of valuable information for anyone new to the field, very experienced, or just looking to buy a car or have a car built. We cover the full spectrum from high end automotive restoration to the collision industry, including insights from car restoration classes and essential metal work techniques.
How many people are in each class?
There will be a maximum of 8 people in each car restoration class, with myself, Travis Sylvester, and Mike Coutts from Sylvester’s Customs providing hands-on instruction in high-end automotive restoration techniques. We limit the class size to ensure you receive more one-on-one attention for your questions and metal work techniques. I guarantee you get what you pay for; the class will be $1,500 per person, and spots are first come, first serve, with full payment required upon sign up and no refunds. Once you have paid for the class in full, the address and specifics will be provided. This automotive restoration class is likely to fill up fast. We accept Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle.
Do I need experience before attending?
This class is designed for anyone passionate about high end automotive restoration, whether you're new to the industry or have over 30 years of experience. The more questions you ask during the car restoration classes, the better! I recommend bringing a notepad and/or recorder for the demonstrations, especially if you're interested in metal work. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Will there be food?
Breakfast and lunch included! Enjoy donuts and coffee both days for breakfast, perfect for those taking car restoration classes. Lunch may vary, especially for participants interested in high end automotive restoration and metal work.
How do I sign up?
Email me your contact information, and I will return calls or emails in the order received at Travis@Sylvesterscustoms.com. If you're interested in our car restoration classes or would like to learn more about high-end automotive restoration, please go to the bottom of the website and subscribe to our mailing list to be notified of future classes for 2024, including those focused on metal work.
We strive to ensure that you receive more than you expected, whether it’s through our high end automotive restoration services or our engaging car restoration classes. Our expertise in metal work further enhances the quality of our automotive restoration projects.
Reviving Classics: Our Auto Restoration Gallery
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Here are just a few of our projects, showcasing our expertise in high end automotive restoration, including innovative metal work. We also offer car restoration classes for those looking to learn the art of automotive restoration.
About Us
Experience
With over 30 years of experience in automotive restoration, this lifelong passion for restoring and building cars began in my dad's garage. We focus on high-end automotive restoration, emphasizing quality over quantity, and we are dedicated to educating our students and customers through our car restoration classes and expert metal work.
Automotive Restoration Seminars
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Send us a message letting us know what is going on with your vehicle, whether it's related to automotive restoration, metal work, or if you're interested in our car restoration classes. We will get back to you soon!
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm
Saturday: By appointment only
Sunday: By appointment only
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