Auto Body
7 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
AB 50 Auto Body Repair I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
Automotive body work with emphasis on repair. Includes welding; working with small damage points; restoring contour of body panels and sections; and realigning bumpers, fenders, doors, and hoods.
AB 51 Auto Body Repair II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Advisory
- AB 50
Automotive body work with emphasis on increasing diagnostic, estimating and repair skills and updating techniques and related technologies. Introduction to collision industry standards including I-CAR and ASE.
AB 55 Auto Refinishing I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
Introduction to auto refinishing. Preparation of auto surfaces for refinishing: taping, cleaning, and sanding. Refinishing auto surfaces: sanding; application of primers, and paint.
AB 56 Auto Refinishing II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Advisory
- AB 55
Skill development in automotive refinishing techniques, including base-coat, clear-coat application; color matching concepts; and identification, prevention and correction of painting problems. New products, techniques, and trends will be covered.
AB 97 Auto Body Repair/Auto Refinishing Topics
- Units
- 0.5-4
- Hours
- 0.50-4.00 hours lecture, 1.50-12.00 hours lab
Topics in auto body repair and auto refinishing. See Class Schedule for specific topic offered. Course title will designate subject covered.
AB 105 Chassis Restoration and Assembly
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- AT 100
- Transfers to
- CSU
Covers basic disassembly and documentation of antique automotive chassis and components. Lab activities will focus on correct detailing and reassembly of vintage automobile chassis and related undercarriage elements.
AB 110 Body Restoration and Assembly
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- AB 50
- Transfers to
- CSU
Covers basic disassembly and documentation of antique automotive bodies and components. Lab activities will focus on correct detailing, restoration and reassembly of vintage automobiles and related elements, using historically authentic materials and techniques.