Classic Wing and Fender Restoration Course
The Classic Wing and Fender Restoration Course takes a practical approach to repairing and revitalising ageing automotive components. It focuses on welding, sheet metal straightening, shape reconstruction and filler application, all essential for returning wings and fenders to their original appearance. It also covers surface preparation, automotive painting and the use of specialised tools to achieve high-quality finishes. The course provides knowledge of the conservation of classic vehicles and the maintenance of original aesthetics.
Participants develop skills in damage identification, material selection and carrying out repairs on both metal and composite components. Practical work is encouraged in workshop environments, using MIG/MAG welding equipment, precision measuring tools and modern polishing and buffing systems. The course prepares students to restore vintage vehicles, from amateur to professional level, and to take part in automotive restoration projects and the preservation of historic heritage.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the types of classic wings and fenders.
Dismantle and diagnose damage and corrosion.
Repair the sheet metal while preserving as much original material as possible.
Fabricate repair sections from templates.
Fit and adjust the fender to the bodywork.
Protect the panel against corrosion.
Carry out a fender restoration project.
Who it's for
- Classic vehicle panel beater looking to specialise in Classic Wing and Fender Restoration.
- Sheet metal former looking to specialise in Classic Wing and Fender Restoration.
- Bodywork restorer looking to specialise in Classic Wing and Fender Restoration.
- Thin sheet welder looking to specialise in Classic Wing and Fender Restoration.
- Classic vehicle restorer looking to specialise in Classic Wing and Fender Restoration.
- Anti-corrosion protection technician looking to specialise in Classic Wing and Fender Restoration.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter bodywork workshops.
What you'll work with
- EN 10130 (cold-rolled steel sheet)
- ISO 4063 (welding processes)
- ISO 9606-1 (welder qualification)
- ISO 12944 (corrosion protection)
- ISO 9227 (salt spray)
- FIVA Turin Charter
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Evolution from free-standing to integrated fenders1.2Bolted versus welded wings1.3Skirts, wheel arches and edges1.4Internal reinforcements and brackets1.5Typical corrosion areas1.6Materials: steel, aluminium and fibre1.7Availability of replacement panels1.8Originality criteria1.9Model documentation1.10Practice: cataloguing damage on fenders
2.1Removing seized fasteners2.2Separating spot-welded wings2.3Inspecting brackets and wheel arches2.4Measuring shape with templates2.5Comparison with the symmetrical side2.6Repair, graft or replace2.7Economic assessment of options2.8Photographic record and measurements2.9Work plan2.10Workshop: profile templates of a wing
3.1Dent removal with hammer and dolly3.2Shrinking stretched areas3.3Repairing hemmed edges3.4Rebuilding the edge bead with wire3.5Grafts in corroded areas3.6Making formed patches3.7Filler welding with minimal distortion3.8Flattening welds3.9Checking with templates3.10Practice: rebuilding an edge with wire
4.1Forming with English wheel4.2Use of stretcher and shrinker4.3Ball-pein hammer and sandbag4.4Folding flanges4.5Beading with beading roller4.6Bucks and shape templates4.7Joining new sections4.8Fitting to the vehicle4.9Alignment with headlamps and tail lamps4.10Workshop: fabricating a rear skirt
5.1Adjusting gaps with doors and bonnet5.2Seals between fender and bodywork5.3Period fixings and fasteners5.4Underbody stone-chip protection5.5Sealants and waxes5.6Preparation for painting5.7Fitting trim and running boards5.8Alignment check5.9Preventive maintenance5.10Case study: restoring roadster fenders
6.1Selecting the part6.2Diagnosis and templates6.3Repair plan6.4Sheet metal repair6.5Section fabrication6.6Assembly and fitting6.7Protection and preparation6.8Work documentation6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Fusion 360 (section templates), Agisoft Metashape (shape capture), advanced Excel (budgeting), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Trials are studied using real section fabrication procedures with the English wheel, fitting wings to bodywork, and protecting cavities and underbodies. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the types of classic wings and fenders.
Dismantle and diagnose damage and corrosion.
Repair the sheet metal while preserving as much original material as possible.
Fabricate repair sections from templates.
Fit and adjust the fender to the bodywork.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
Work is carried out with Fusion 360 (section templates), Agisoft Metashape (shape capture) and advanced Excel (budgeting). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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