Learn the Skill of Lead Loading

Who is this course for?

The course is aimed at anyone wishing to learn the basics of Lead loading/ body soldering.

What are the entry requirements?

A keen interest and willingness to learn is all you need.

What does the course cover?

This course covers the process of lead loading or body soldering as traditionally used in car body construction and restoration.

The course will provide practical instruction, demonstration and hands on experience and cover:

• The advantages and disadvantages of lead loading
• Health and Safety
• Materials and tools
• Surface preparation
• Application of lead loading on horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Filing, finishing and protecting lead loaded body panels.

How will I learn?

Through a number of guided practical tasks in the IK Classics workshops.

How long is the course?

This is a one-day course with lunch and refreshments provided.

09:30 Meet in the Oil Can Café for refreshments and registration.

10:00 Course begins

12:00 Break for lunch, provided by the Oil Can Café

12:45 Afternoon session

16:00 Certificates and photos

Please inform us of any special dietary requirements before your course so we are able to accommodate these if possible.

What do I need to bring?

You will need to bring overalls to wear in the workshop; the jeans and t-shirt you do the decorating in won’t be enough for this. You will also need a pair of work boots or shoes, preferably steel toe caps or equivalent all other PPE requirements are provided. You might want to bring along a note pad and pen to help remember all the info you’ll pick up.

What should I get from the course ?

This course will help develop skills for your own projects or could lead on to further courses with us.

Who do i contact for more details ?

You can contact either Michael or Steve via email.

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