Paul Kelley
Thorndale,TX
Summary
Passionate custom car/motorcycle painter with over 30 years of experience specializing in classic/custom cars and motorcycles. Airbrush training classes by Craig Fraser, manufacturer trained by most major paint distributors. MECP certified since 1988 (mobile electronics certification program), 12-volt industry standard for car audio technicians. I have a portfolio upon request.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
paint prepper
Caliber Collision
05.2023 - 08.2023
12 Volt tech
Custom Sounds
08.2021 - 02.2022
auto restoration specialist
Bodylines inc.
08.2012 - 11.2019
shop manager / custom painter
Wicked Customs
03.2001 - 06.2012
Education
Christopher Columbus High
Boston, MA01-1987
Auto Upholstery
Upper Cape Cod Voch\Tech High School
Bourne, MA01-1986
Skills
- Defect Correction
- Spray Gun Operation
- Hand Tool Use
- Component Fabrication
- Decorative Finishes
- Quality Control
- Color Matching
- Equipment Preparation
- Color Mixing
- Equipment Operation
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Sealant Application
- Paint Sprayer Operation
- Safety Procedures
- Surface Preparation
- Modifications and Adjustments
- Paint Mixing
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- MECP certification ( mobile electronics certification program ) 12 volt lighting , 2 way radios , security systems GPS trackers
- airbrush classes by Craig Fraser and Rob Churchill
- manufacturer training on most high end paint products
Affiliations
- car and motorcycle show circuit such as Lone Star round-up , Texas Heatwave , etc.
- i am an officer in a family motorcycle club , doing no less than 25 charity runs for the families that are in need of such things as christmas gifts , bill help and complete christmas dinner with all the sides ,
References
Mario ( Gemstone paint supply ) 512-412-0194 known 13 yrs
Jim Colwell 512-865-9716 (Builders First Choice ) Manager known 15 years
Anthony Ross 512-593-0311 known 15 years
Timeline
paint prepper
Caliber Collision
05.2023 - 08.2023
12 Volt tech
Custom Sounds
08.2021 - 02.2022
auto restoration specialist
Bodylines inc.
08.2012 - 11.2019
shop manager / custom painter
Wicked Customs
03.2001 - 06.2012
Christopher Columbus High
Auto Upholstery
Upper Cape Cod Voch\Tech High School
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