Achieving OEM Aesthetics: Mastering Aftermarket Repair Techniques with 3M
2025-02-18 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
Elevate your repair quality and improve your bottom line with this in-depth class designed for technicians and estimators alike. Discover the power of 3M’s OEM match family of seam sealers and precision applicator tips, expertly engineered to replicate factory finishes with ease. Learn how to pair these innovative products with effective billables invoicing strategies to ensure your hard work translates into proper payment.
Whether you’re a tech perfecting the repairs or an estimator writing accurate repair orders, this class will provide the tools and techniques to align your repairs with OEM standards and maximize your profitability. Don’t miss this opportunity to achieve excellence in aftermarket repair!

RM Certification
2025-04-01 08:30 - 2025-04-02 16:30, 2025-04-15 08:30 - 2025-04-16 16:30, 2025-09-24 08:30 - 2025-09-25 16:30 (America/New_York) | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
Join us for an in-depth RM Certification class at ABSAP Training! This course will guide you through the online modules and paint processes for the RM Paint Line (Diamont and Onyx). Upon completion, you’ll receive a 2-year RM Certification.
An active Refinity account is required to take this course. If you don’t already have one, no worries—we’ll set it up for you during registration.

Mike Anderson and Friends
2025-04-03 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
Experience industry insights from Mike Anderson, one of the most sought-after experts in collision repair! Mike brings real-world knowledge from working with shops, OEMs, insurance providers, and software companies—traveling over 300 days a year to stay ahead of industry trends.

Mike Anderson and Friends
2025-04-04 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
Learn the latest trends in the Collision Repair Industry, from Mike Anderson and his friends.
With limited space and wanting to give everyone the opportunity to attend, we are offering this class two day in a row.
It is a ONE day seminar so attendees only need to register for the 3rd OR the 4th.

Dave Luehr present Fundementals of Operation Success
2025-05-07 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
Space is limited. Register today: https://daveluehr.mykajabi.com/absap-fundamentals Use Code ABSAP-20 for 20% Off

Glasurit Certification
2025-05-20 08:30 - 2025-05-21 16:30 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
Join us for an in-depth Glasurit Certification class at ABSAP Training! This course will guide you through the online modules and paint processes for the Glasurit Paint Line (55 and 90 Line).
Upon completion, you’ll receive a 2-year Glasurit Certification and iCar Credit.
An active Refinity account is required to take this course. If you don’t already have one, no worries—we’ll set it up for you during registration.

From the Floor to the Future - Vermont
2025-06-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Best Western + Windjammer Conference Center, VT, 1076 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT, 05403, United States
Plan for the future of your business with expert guidance tailored to the blue-collar world.
On June 4, we’re bringing in a seasoned financial advisor with firsthand experience in the automotive industry. With a deep understanding of your challenges and goals, Rachel will provide actionable insights to help you navigate succession planning with confidence.
Tickets are PER SHOP.
Seats are limited—secure yours today!

Fundamental Techniques of Auto Body Prep
2025-10-14 09:00 - 2025-10-15 16:00 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
This two-day hands on training will cover

Proper Cleaning
Identifying Proper Seam Sealer and Chip Guard
Basics of Proper Application
Troubleshooting Filler and Primer Issues
Proper Sanding and Masking Techniques
Proper Refinish Procedures for Raw and Primed Bumpers

Lunch will be provided both days
Space is limited.

Unlock New Levels of Profitability with 3M RepairStack
2025-11-12 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
Receive fair reimbursement for no more, and no less, than what was used on the job
Create professional and credible invoices that are accepted as standard by the industry
Help save time with seamless two-way integration to leading body shop management systems
Recover for 3M materials at the automatically maintained List
Price in the same way as other aftermarket parts
View performance reporting by repair or by user
Customize to fit your process and shop needs

AM Session 9AM – 12PM
lunch 12PM – 1PM
PM Session 1PM – 4PM

Dave Luehr's Body Shop Success Roadmap
2026-01-14 09:00 - 16:00 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
Don’t leave your business success to chance in 2026!
If you’re tired of hustling harder every year but still feeling stuck, this 1-day Body Shop
Success Roadmap Workshop is where everything changes. Dave Luehr is bringing
you the same tried-and-true principles the top-performing collision shops use every
day—his Five Pillars of Success framework—and will help you turn them into a
customized, actionable plan for your shop. No theory. No fluff. Just a clear blueprint to
help you control your numbers, lead your team with confidence, create raving-fan
customers, streamline your operations, and finally build the freedom-filled business
you’ve worked so hard for.
Walk away with a custom, comprehensive plan for your shop’s success!
 Identify your Unique Selling Proposition
 Create your Vision & Mission Statements
 Financial Plan with Monthly Goals: Unlock the keys to profitability and build a
financial strategy that ensures steady, sustainable growth.
 Cultural Performance Plan: Transform your workplace into a high-performing,
motivated team environment that drives success every day.
 Customer Experience & Marketing Plan: Create exceptional customer
experiences that keep clients coming back while using cutting-edge marketing to
stand out.
 Process Improvement Plan: Streamline your operations to maximize efficiency
and deliver consistent, high-quality results faster than ever.
 Risk Management Plan: Identify potential risks and implement smart strategies to
protect your business and future-proof your success.
Seats are limited—if you’re ready to stop guessing and start leading with a proven
roadmap, this workshop is for you.
TESTIMONIALS:
 Very beneficial training! This class will pay for itself within the first week if you
implement your action plan. LOGAN SCOTT | J & A Innovations
 Excellent, forward thinking collision material that was fun to learn! DAWN
WHEELER | Andy Mohr Collision Plainfield
 This was a very informative workshop that covers many key topics to improve the
workflow in every department of the shop. CHRISTOPHER TALLANT |
Precision Autobody
DAVE’S BIO:
MEET YOUR TRAINER, DAVE LUEHR… Founder & CEO, Elite Body Shop
Solutions
I’ve been obsessed with body shop production since 1992, when I discovered the
Theory of Constraints in The Goal. Since then, I’ve combined TOC with the Toyota
Production System to help shops achieve world-class throughput, profitability, and
consistency. I teach the strategies that actually work in the real world—simple, practical,
and ready to put into action in your shop from day one.

Estimating For a Safe and Proper Repair presented by CollisionHub
2026-04-28 08:00 - 17:00 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
Estimating for OEM-Correct Repairs
Writing Bulletproof Repair Plans with Confidence
📍 ABSAP Training Center📅 April 28, 2026🎯 Designed for Estimators & Repair Planners

Why This Class Matters
The goal of repair planning is simple — write a thorough, accurate damage analysis based on OEM repair procedures that protects your shop, your technicians, and your customers.
In this course, attendees will learn a proven, repeatable approach to writing safe, compliant, and defensible repair plans — while reducing liability and strengthening conversations with third-party payers.

What You’ll Learn
✔ How to create repair plans rooted in OEM repair procedures✔ How to properly conduct and document:• OE safety inspections• Steering column inspections• Seat belt inspections• Pre- and post-repair scans
✔ How to research, identify, and document damage in a way that:• Supports reimbursement• Reduces risk and liability• Strengthens insurer discussions
✔ Proven techniques for justifying:• Repair vs. replace decisions• Part type selection• Refinish operations

We’ll Also Cover
🔹 Key considerations when replacing components, including:• Non-reusable parts• Adjacent panel damage• OEM-required procedures
🔹 How to present a bulletproof repair file for scan reimbursement
🔹 How to analyze exterior and structural damage, including:• Modern vehicle materials• Repair limitations• Safety implications

Who Should Attend
✔ Estimators✔ Repair planners✔ Anyone responsible for writing or reviewing repair plans

Leave With
✅ Clear, compliant estimating processes✅ Stronger documentation for insurer conversations✅ Reduced liability exposure✅ Increased confidence in OEM-correct repair planning
