Guardsman TraininG Courses

Leather renovation systemfor automotive LeatherWorkshop – w/Kit1 Day – $1,520 Per Person (includes the Basic Kit) or$2,320 Per Person (includes the Extended Kit)

Course Description:The Leather Renovation course demonstrates how to restore cracked and worn leather finishes to “like new” condition. This course includes specific information geared towards refinishing leather and vinyl found in automobiles, motorhomes, boats, and motorcycles. The products used in this course are the same products sourced by the automotive industry.

Learn to:Remove soiling•Make quality repairs to cuts, burns, holes, rips, and abrasions•Promote adhesion •Color match•Restore grain and texture•Apply color and topcoat•Restore leather back to “like new” condition•

massage Chair Workshop1 Day – $250 Per Person

Course Description:The Massage Chair Workshop is a one day coursedesigned specifically for the repair of the many components in massage chairs.

Learn to:Troubleshoot technical issues•Replace remote (plug-in and hardwired model) •Change main PCB •Substitute massage mechanism •Exchange foot/calf massager •Restore width and height counting boards•

Workshops are held at the Guardsman •training center, located at:4999 36th Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Classes are from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST•

Lunch is included with each workshop•

Travel and lodging are not included•

Extended Kit

Basic Kit

Guardsman TraininG Coursesspot Cleaning and upholsteryrepair Workshop – w/Kit2 Days – $550 Per Person

Course Description:The Spot Cleaning and Upholstery Repair Workshopcourse covers the cleaning processes techniciansuse to remove common stains and is designed toprovide the basics of upholstered furniture repair.

Learn to:Identify • the different types of fabricPerform • a colorfastness testClean both water-soluble stains (mustard, blood) •and solvent-soluble stains, (nail polish, ink) on the many types of fabric found in the market todayRecognize how upholstery is constructed •Identify different parts of upholstery furniture•Install a new fabric panel and recliner mechanism•Repair springs and frame•Use the proper upholstery tools and supplies for repair•

Guardsman is dedicated to offering the highest quality in training opportunities.

Guardsman’s training courses take a technician from the beginningof the repair process and work through the variety of skills necessary to be successful. Guardsman is proud to offer the latest in furniture repair techniques and processes, leather and vinyl restoration for automotive, marine and recreational vehicles, as well as the newest and most effective products to be used.

Whether someone is exploring the world of furniture repair or automotive leather and vinyl restoration, they will find a helpful, knowledgeable, and patient staff that will work diligently with them throughout the entire process.

Skilled technicians, who have experience in these fields, will be exposed to new techniques and procedures, as well as new products presented by the same highly competent and expert staff.

spot Cleaning Workshop – w/Kit1 Day – $450 Per Person

Course Description:The Spot Cleaning Workshop course covers the cleaning processes technicians use to remove common stains.

Learn to:Identify • the different types of fabricPerform • a colorfastness testClean both water-soluble stains (mustard, blood) and •solvent-soluble stains, (nail polish, ink) on the many types of fabric found in the market today

Guardsman TraininG Courses

Leather repair andCare Workshop – w/Kit2 Days – $650 Per Person

Course Description:This workshop includes detailed direction on how to identifythe many different leather types used in manufacturingupholstered furniture. This hands-on course will cover themost up-to-date repair techniques for finished leather used in today’s industry.

Learn to:Identify leather types•Properly clean leather•Repair punctures, rips, cuts, burns, holes and abrasions•Restore grain and texture•Color match•Properly care for and maintain leather furniture•

Wood Touch-up andrepair Workshop – w/Kit 2 Days – $550 Per Person

Course Description:The Wood Touch-Up and Repair Workshop will teachtechnicians about wood finishes and how to make repairs.

Learn to: Identify different wood finishes •Remove contaminates from the repair area•Make repairs such as leveling dents and scratches, replacing •lost color and grain, sheen adjustment, blending spot repairs and replacing damaged structureUse a variety of products while learning the repairs•

reCeive a 10% disCounT• when taking three workshops in the same week.

each workshop includes • a repair kit. Purchase additional products during the workshops and receive a 10% discount.

refinishing andrepair Workshop – w/Kit5 Days – $3,500 Per Person (includes training,

refinishing products with sprayer) or $2,600 Per Person(includes training and refinishing products, without sprayer)

Course Description:The Refinishing Workshop is an in-depth course instructing how to safely and properly remove finishes from furniture using a state-of-the-art water-base finishing system.

Learn to:Remove existing finish•Sand using different techniques•Physically distress•Color match•Use several types of stain•Apply clear coat, sealer, and topcoat•Use additives to adjust workability, sheen, and flow•Fill •Glaze•Shade and tone•Finish repairs • in processDistress • finish Troubleshoot •

For workshop questions,scheduling, and payment, contact

Guardsman at 616-222-3810.