Originally Posted by hiboostwoody

If you really have your heart set on some sort of automotive trade schooling, you really should look into body and paint since you have a little experience and like it. That has the potential to be a very lucrative career without a lot of tool type overhead. Yes, the GOOD paint and body tools are expensive but you don't have to upgrade or buy more because of the change in technology nearly as much as with other auto repair. A good body and paint man is something that people will actually WANT to pay more for to get higher quality finished work.