LKQ-Academy Training Prospectus UK February 2026

Bodyshop Training Plast Repair Courses Effectively manage all plastic repair activity in-house.

Plastrepair is a filler-less repair technique which makes it potentially possible to repair all plastic components and thus gain more control over key-to-key times, improve profitability, and contribute to more sustainable practice. Plastrepair refers to and follows OEM (original equipment manufacturer) repair specifications procedures for all plastic component repair work. All Plastrepair repair technicians undergo extensive training and are put on the path of continuous professional development ensuring the highest possible industry standards. This involves identifying and inspecting the plastic repair damage, researching OEM repair requirements specifications, and implementing Plastrepair workplace processes.

Plastrepair Process Entry Level Training / 2 Days

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What will you learn?

Identifying Plastics • Plastic Identification and repair Procedures • Plastic Repairs Understanding Plastics • Common Materials Plastic Repairs • Materials for Plastic Repairs • Repair Considerations. Equipment for Plastic Repairs • Speciality Tools and Equipment for Plastic Repairs • Welding Equipment and Materials Placement.

Air Temperatures and Welding • Weld procedure checklist • Hot air thermal welding and temperature settings. Heating and Plastics Behaviour • Heat application and re-shaping • Plastrepair repair process • Small Dent Repair • Filler Removal • File Finishing and picking up repairs • Filing and Sanding of Repairs • Maintaining Lines when Filing / Sanding • Filing / Sanding Repairs and correcting imperfections.

Plastics in the Automotive Industry • Injection Moulding

• Plastic Manufacturing • Compression Moulding • Extrusion Blow Moulding.

Thermoset and Thermoplastic Repair Procedures • Welding technique and weld types • Plastrepair repair procedures.

2 Day Course from £ 4,639 .00 Up to 2 people Training at customer’s premises Optional additional person (max 2) £ 770 .00

Excluded from our membership packages

The cost for the course includes £3,099 worth of equipment, ensuring you receive the full set of tools required to perform all repair tasks.

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