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Market Feasibility

4) Automotive Body and Glass Repairers

• Hammer out or patch dents, dimples, and other minor body

damage.

Quick Facts: Automotive Body and Glass Repairers 2022 Median Pay

$47,270 per year $22.73 per hour

• Fit, attach, and weld replacement parts into place.

Typical Entry-Level Education

High school diploma or equivalent

• Sand, buff, and prime refurbished and repaired surfaces.

Work Experience in a Related Occupation

None

On-the-job Training

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• Apply new finish to restored body parts.

Number of Jobs, 2022

175,200

Job Outlook, 2022-32

1% (Little or no change)

Employment Change, 2018-28

2,300

Automotive glass installers and repairers typically do the

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What Automotive Body and Glass Repairers Do?

following:

Automotive body and glass repairers restore, refinish, and replace

• Examine damaged glass or windshields and assess repairability

vehicle bodies and frames, windshields, and window glass.

• Clean damaged areas and prepare the surfaces for repair

• Stabilize chips and cracks with clear resin

Duties

• Remove glass that cannot be repaired

Automotive body repairers typically do the following:

• Check windshield frames for rust

• Review damage reports, prepare cost estimates, and plan work

• Clean windshield frames and prepare them for installation

• Inspect cars for structural damage

• Apply urethane sealant to the windshield frames

• Remove damaged body parts, including bumpers, fenders,

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Install replacement glass

hoods, grilles, and trim

• Replace any parts removed prior to repairs

• Realign car frames and chassis to repair structural damage

Source: Wert-Berater Feasibility Studies, LLC and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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