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  • Russ
    January 16, 2011 at 7:47 pm #27266

    Hi guys, I’m UK based and completed a 3 year apprenticeship in the mid 90’s working in a small but very high standard bodyshop in leeds,uk. Working my up to full resprays on marques such as Ferrari, Aston Martin,Lamborghini and lots more besides. I’m wanting to get back in the trade now and also wanting to emigrate to Saskatchewan, Canada as a painter.
    How much have things changed in the last 10 years? I used to use 2pack Glasurit. I know the regulations have changed quite a bit, i.e. wate based etc. I’m pretty sure that after a short period of re-training i could pretty much pick up where i left off.
    And if there are any bodymen in the Regina, Sask area I would love to hear from you. and any possible employment opportunities.

    Many thanks

    Russ

    Stone
    January 16, 2011 at 7:51 pm #27267

    :welc from Alberta :kofee

    Don Wedor
    January 16, 2011 at 8:24 pm #27268

    :welc from Wisconsin, USA

    tommy
    January 16, 2011 at 9:20 pm #27275

    :welc from sunny scotland

    Ben Hart
    January 16, 2011 at 9:35 pm #27278

    Hello and welcome to the site. I live in Calgary, Alberta.
    Regina is an interesting area, have you been there before? The industry seems to be doing well, so it may be a good move for you. You will need to obtain Canadian Certification in order to work in this trade, but if you have proof of your experience it should be a very simple process. You can contact the [url=http://www.saskapprenticeship.ca/]Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Board[/url] for more information

    darren
    January 16, 2011 at 10:03 pm #27283

    u should go another hour and half north to saskatoon then i could hook you up with my brother who is a bodyman there..

    Russ
    January 17, 2011 at 6:34 pm #27336

    Thank you for your reply. The reason we are choosing Regina is because we have family there and yes it does seem to be quite busy as far as the industry is concerned. I’m looking into getting references for my work experience and taking it from there.
    Thanks again for the reply. Have a good day
    Russ

    Russ
    January 17, 2011 at 6:35 pm #27337

    [quote=”painter123″ post=17227]u should go another hour and half north to saskatoon then i could hook you up with my brother who is a bodyman there..[/quote]

    Thanks, I would consider Saskatoon but the reason we are looking at Regina is because we have family there. If you have any leads in the Regina area though, please do not hesitate to contact me.
    Cheers
    Russ

    Russ
    January 17, 2011 at 6:38 pm #27338

    [quote=”turbo t” post=17219]:welc from sunny scotland[/quote]
    Hi mate, hope its going well in sunny scotland now all the snows gone!! lol
    Russ

    Richard
    January 17, 2011 at 7:59 pm #27346

    Welcome aboard.
    And watch out for that Ben guy. He’s trouble. Nobody can be that smug in this industry, so we know he’s a spy. :hunt :silly:

    Ben Hart
    January 18, 2011 at 3:41 am #27362

    [quote=”RatStang” post=17273]Welcome aboard.
    And watch out for that Ben guy. He’s trouble. Nobody can be that smug in this industry, so we know he’s a spy. :hunt :silly:[/quote]

    Sssshhhhh! If you let everyone know my secrets some people will disappear as if they never existed :rofl

    Lloyd
    January 18, 2011 at 5:15 am #27370

    :welc

    Melissa
    January 18, 2011 at 7:14 pm #27389

    Welcome from Wisconsin!

    nick
    January 19, 2011 at 1:00 am #27414

    Hi Russ

    Welcome from cold, snowy, wet, sometimes sunny scotland

    Cheers Nick

    don prcotor
    January 19, 2011 at 7:00 am #27426

    :welc

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