Course in Rust Removal from Vintage Chassis
Online 300-hour course in rust removal from vintage chassis. 6 modules covering ISO 8501-1 (degrees of rust and preparation grades of steel surfaces), ISO 8504-2 (preparation by abrasive blast cleaning) and advanced Excel (process control). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this programme. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Assess the degree of corrosion of a chassis according to ISO 8501-1.
Select between mechanical, chemical and electrolytic methods depending on the part.
Apply blast-cleaning techniques, controlling abrasive, pressure and roughness.
Carry out chemical pickling and electrolysis safely, with waste management.
Treat cavities and enclosed areas without dismantling the vehicle.
Verify the final cleanliness by measuring saline contamination and anchor profile.
Protect the treated structure with an appropriate anti-corrosion system.
Who it's for
- Surface treatment technician wishing to specialise in Rust Removal from Vintage Chassis.
- Chassis and bodywork restorer wishing to specialise in Rust Removal from Vintage Chassis.
- Classic vehicle panel beater wishing to specialise in Rust Removal from Vintage Chassis.
- Blasting and pickling operator wishing to specialise in Rust Removal from Vintage Chassis.
- Restoration workshop manager wishing to specialise in Rust Removal from Vintage Chassis.
- Anti-corrosion protection technician wishing to specialise in Rust Removal from Vintage Chassis.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter classic restoration workshops.
What you'll work with
- ISO 8501-1 (degrees of rust and preparation grades of steel surfaces)
- ISO 8504-2 (preparation by abrasive blast cleaning)
- ISO 8504-3 (hand and power tool cleaning)
- ISO 8502-6 (extraction of soluble salts, Bresle method)
- ISO 12944-4 (types of surface and their preparation)
- RD 374/2001 (protection against chemical agents)
- Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Mechanism of steel corrosion1.2Surface, lamellar and perforating rust1.3Corrosion in cavities and overlaps1.4Galvanic corrosion between materials1.5Assessing the real extent1.6Measuring remaining thickness1.7Structural zones and their criticality1.8Decision: treat, repair or replace1.9Documenting the initial condition1.10Workshop: diagnosis of corrosion on a chassis
2.1Brushing and grinding2.2Discs, brushes and their aggressiveness2.3Needle gun and hammering2.4Localised blasting2.5Access to interior areas2.6Risk of thinning the sheet metal2.7Control of heat generated2.8Protection of sound areas2.9Performance and working time2.10Practical: mechanical cleaning of a section
3.1Acid pickling agents and their handling3.2Pickling gel for vertical surfaces3.3Bath immersion and its logistics3.4Neutralising and complete rinsing3.5Risk of acid retained in overlaps3.6Rust converters and their scope3.7Chelating agents and mild products3.8Compatibility with non-ferrous metals3.9Management of waste generated3.10Practical: chemical treatment of a part
4.1Principle of electrolytic reduction4.2Setting up the bath and electrodes4.3Electrolyte and its preparation4.4Current, voltage and times4.5Large parts and sector-specific baths4.6Advantages over acid pickling4.7Risk of hydrogen and embrittlement4.8Post-cleaning and drying4.9Process control4.10Practical: electrolysis of a chassis part
5.1Endoscope inspection5.2Access through drill holes and their subsequent sealing5.3Injectable products for cavities5.4Washing and drying interiors5.5Treatment without removing the chassis5.6Protection of nearby elements5.7Limitations of on-site treatment5.8Verification of the result5.9Recording treated areas5.10Practical: treatment of a closed cavity
6.1Time window before protecting6.2Primers on clean metal6.3Paint systems for chassis6.4Waxes and oils for cavities6.5Protection of underbody and stone chipping6.6Drainage points and their cleaning6.7Periodic inspection after treatment6.8Common errors and rust reappearance6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: rust removal plan for a chassis
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: the student progresses at their own pace within the intake, which allows it to be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Excel (process control), PosiSoft (thickness measurement), ImageJ, AutoCAD (chassis drawings), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures for abrasive blasting in booths, chemical baths and electrolysis of parts, measurement of soluble salts and surface roughness. 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.
Assess the degree of corrosion of a chassis according to ISO 8501-1.
Select between mechanical, chemical and electrolytic methods depending on the part.
Apply blast-cleaning techniques, controlling abrasive, pressure and roughness.
Carry out chemical pickling and electrolysis safely, with waste management.
Treat cavities and enclosed areas without dismantling the vehicle.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow the reading of technical standards.
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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
Work is done with advanced Excel (process control), PosiSoft (thickness measurement), ImageJ, AutoCAD (chassis drawings). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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