Autobody Supplies and Paint

Vision+ Estimating for Profit
2023-04-06 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
Presented by BASF and John Niechwiadowicz from QLC inc
Course Description
Estimating for Profit will increase a collision center’s closing ratio by selling first, estimating second and increasing the average repair order through a thorough damage appraisal, effective use of the P-pages, and professional negotiation with insurers. Estimating for Profit will also demonstrate how to streamline the estimating and/or the repair order process and reduce cycle time by eliminating reactive supplements. Further benefits include more profitable repairs, higher productivity, better technician compensation, increased customer satisfaction, and improved insurer relationships.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion, course participants should be able to:
1. Understand the critical importance of the estimator.
2. Learn to sell first, estimate second.
3. Generate a complete damage report.
4. Effectively negotiate with insurers.
5. Understand how to measure selling performance.
Who Should Attend
Damage Writers, Customer Service Representatives and Collision Center Managers After registration, please keep an eye out for an email from training@absap.com with required pre-work instructions. You will also receive an email from external-profiles-management@basf.com with instructions on setting up your BASF Refinity account.

Glasurit Certification
2023-03-30 08:30 - 2023-03-31 16:30 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States

CAM AUTO Glue Pulling Demo- Colchester, VT
2023-03-29 12:30 - 15:30 | ABSAP Colchester, VT, 158 Brentwood Drive, Colchester, VT, 05446, United States
Join us for the Vermont Glue Pulling Demo by CAM AUTO!
Lunch will be served from 12:30-1:30 and the Demo will start at 1:30pm!

Color Adjustment Techniques
2023-03-29 08:30 - 16:30 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
This Class is necessary to be taken with the RM or Glasurit Certification for those looking to be Certified with GM.

RM Certification
2023-03-27 08:30 - 2023-03-28 16:30 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States

CAM AUTO Glue Pulling Systems
2023-02-09 10:00 - 15:00 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
Come see LIVE demo’s and training of the NEW CAM AUTO Glue Pulling systems, direct from a CAM AUTO Factory Rep!
AM Session: 10am-12pm
Lunch: 12pm-1pm
PM Session: 1pm-3pm

ABSAP Closed
2023-01-02 | MA
Happy New Year!
All ABSAP locations are closed! We will resume our regular business hours tomorrow, 1/3/2023
From our family to yours, wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year!

ABSAP Closed
2022-12-26 | MA
In celebration of the Christmas holiday, all ABSAP locations are closed! Wishing you a Happy and Safe Holiday!

RUPES
2022-12-15 10:00 - 16:00 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
10am-4pm
Lunch will be served.
Hands on and classroom training, including the new HLR75 mini polisher as featured at SEMA!

RM Certification
2022-12-06 08:30 - 2022-12-07 16:30 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
Course Description
Participants get a complete overview of the R-M Diamont paint system, divided between classroom instruction and hands-on product demonstrations. Course is Required for both OEM and Glasurit Warranty Program.
Course Objectives
Understand productivity enhancements that make the leader in automotive finishes. Identify and use the most appropriate R-M products and procedures to refinish a vehicle. Properly mix and apply R-M coatings to achieve durable, warrantable, and undetectable finishes.

Happy Thanksgiving!
2022-11-24 - 2022-11-25 | MA
All ABSAP locations are closed.
Wishing you a Happy and Safe Holiday!

Glasurit Certification
2022-11-08 08:30 - 2022-11-09 16:30 | ABSAP Training Center, 6 Pullman Street, Worcester, MA, 01613, United States
This is a TWO day course
Course Description: In this certification course, technicians learn about, use, and understand how the new generation of automotive finishes performs. This is achieved through complete classroom instruction, body panel refinishing demonstrations, and actual hands-on application. Required for both OEM and Glasurit Warranty Program.
Course Objective: Understand the productivity enhancements that make Glasurit the leader in automotive finishes. Achieve a high level of productivity using the Glasurit system.
Course Topics: Identify and use the most appropriate Glasurit products and procedures to prepare a vehicle for refinishing. You will be registered within the BASF refinity system. Please be on the look for emails with further instructions.
