Coach Painting and Surface Preparation Course

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One Day Course

Coach Painting and Surface Preparation Course

£195.00

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Street, Somerset

Course details

Whether you are working on a vintage vehicle restoration, or are a signwriter needing to hand paint the background of your signs rather than roll or spray them, this course is for you.

In this one-day course, Joby Carter will share his 30 years worth of knowledge and experience giving insight into how he kept his iconic fleet of vintage vehicles in immaculate decorative order. The course provides plenty of insider practical tips about materials and techniques that would typically only be passed down through an apprenticeship.

There are just 8 places on each course. We keep the groups small to enable opportunities for one to one support from Joby when you need it.

Why these skills matter

Most modern vehicles are spray painted or airbrushed, but the depth of colour and shine that can be achieved with traditional coach painting is second to none.

Joby will share all the tips and tricks he has learned throughout his career, which will help you achieve premium results while avoiding simple mistakes which can be costly in time and materials.

What will you learn on this course?

The professional materials required including the different ways coach paint and enamel paint behave.
Using the correct filler and tips for creating a dust and grease free surface
Working with the right primer for steel, fiberglass or wood and ensuring it is free of brushstrokes to ensure a premium finish
Essential preparation techniques including removing unstable paint from your surfaces
Selecting the right brushes and using the right brushstrokes in the right direction will make a huge difference to your finished result
Achieving the right coverage and ‘laying off’ as well as avoiding paint ‘flashing off’ too quickly
Planning your painting projects to ensure you time the application correctly to have a wet edge to enable seamless blending of adjacent areas
Knowing how many coats to apply and how long to leave in between coats
When to rub down and with what type of paper
How to ensure your brushwork creates a perfectly smooth surface for you to add additional decoration such as signwriting or decorative painting
Overall you will leave with a great understanding of how to avoid common mistakes which can be costly both in terms of materials and time

Who teaches this course?

Joby Carter hosts this one day course and he will share a wealth of professional experience having restored many vintage vehicles throughout his career.

He will share lots of hands-on practical tips and professional knowledge that you can’t easily find in books or on the internet.

One of the most frequently asked questions on Joby’s courses is about preparing surfaces for professional results so he has created this course to talk through and demonstrate the correct materials and techniques to use for a professional looking result.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for someone that has a vintage vehicle or project that wants to paint it in the way that it would have been painted when original or someone who wants to hand paint their signs rather than roll it or spray the background.

If you have an item you are painting (that is easily transportable!), you are welcome to bring it with you to the course and and Joby will be able to discuss the project with you.

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Coach Painting and Surface Preparation Course

Select Course Date: 13th May 2027

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What is included in the course price?

All materials are provided for the duration of the course, lunches and hot drinks are also provided. You may like to bring your own mug.

You have the opportunity to buy your own equipment at the end of the course including enamel paint, signwriting brushes, mahl sticks and palettes. Cash & card payments are accepted.

What happens when I book my course?

When you place your order you will receive a course booking confirmation email. We will also send you email reminders closer to the start of the course.

What happens if I can no longer attend?

Please see our Terms and Conditions regarding cancellations and non-attendance.

What equipment do I need to do the course?

You do not need to bring any materials or equipment with you, as we provide everything you need on the course.

Please remember to wear clothes that are comfortable, and you don’t mind getting messy, please wear sturdy closed toe footwear, no flip flops or sandals.

We provide food and hot drinks, but you might like to bring a mug or travel mug and your own spoon. If you want to bring any additional snacks you are welcome to do so.

Location & Travel

Where is the course held?

The courses are held in Jobys brand new workshop in Street, Somerset. You’ll be able to see examples of Joby’s signwriting as well as any current signwriting projects Joby is working on.

Address:
Unit 18 Rockhaven Business Centre, Gravenchon Way, Street, BA16 0HW

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There is limited parking at the workshop, and we prioritise disabled parking. Please get in touch if this is you.

Please be aware that all neighbouring units are occupied businesses, so do not park in their allocated spaces. Parking is available in the surrounding area, but we kindly ask that you park considerately and avoid blocking entrances, access or other businesses.

Please be aware that Joby’s dog Goofy is usually in the workshop while Joby is hosting a course. If you have any concerns regarding this please contact us as soon as possible: admin@jobycarter.com.

Where is the nearest airport or train station?

25 miles from Bristol Airport

28 miles from Bristol Temple Meads Train station

13 miles from Castle Cary Train station

5min walk from Bus Stop at Sainsburys Street

Where can I stay while I am on the course?

We recommend that you try to find places local to Street so your commute to the course is a short and easy one. There are plenty of options available for hotels and Air BnB’s in and around Street.

Local options include:
Premier Inn Glastonbury approximately 7 minutes drive

Middlewick Holiday Cottages approximately 15 minutes drive

Wookey Hole Hotel and lodges approximately 25 minutes drive

You can read about many local options on the Visit Somerset website here.
Joby’s workshop location is Unit 18 Rockhaven Business Centre, Gravenchon Way, Street BA16 0HW

Can I stay onsite with my motorhome or caravan?

We are on a business park and therefore do not have facilities and space for you to stay on site even if you are able to bring your own motorhome, caravan, tent etc. Luckily there are a number of campsites nearby where you can stay. We recommend typing “camping Street Somerset” in your search engine to find the most local well reviewed results. These include Bobsfield Campsite, Larks Rise Caravan and Camping, Old Oaks Touring. We have not experienced them for ourselves but have had really positive feedback from previous students and advise you contact them to ensure they are suitable for your needs.

You can read about many local accommodation options on the Visit Somerset website here.

Joby’s workshop location is Unit 18 Rockhaven Business Centre, Gravenchon Way, Street BA16 0HW