Rent Skillveri’s mobile reality spray simulator as new SCRS benefit

Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) members can now receive flexible access to the Skillveri Chroma, a mixed reality (MR) spray painting simulator, through an exclusive rental program. 

The member benefit lets SCRS collision repair businesses evaluate new hires, run short-term training workshops, and build technician skills without the cost, mess, or material waste of live paint, an SCRS press release states. 

The Skillveri Chroma is the industry’s first MR spray simulator to feature real spray gun integration, allowing technicians to practice refinish techniques on virtual workpieces using an industry-grade HVLP refinish gun. 

“Training time and material costs can present barriers for small businesses, especially when actively working to build skill sets and improve entry-level technician learning curves in-house,” said Aaron Schulenburg, SCRS executive director, in the release. “This program gives our members access to the same enterprise-grade simulator used by major manufacturers and community colleges, on a flexible, short-term basis that fits how their shop actually operates. This also presents fun opportunities to engage with job seekers, or the motoring public, while giving a hands-on look at industry skills. I can see a lot of creative applications!”

SCRS provides a rundown of how it works:

• • “Select Your Dates: Visit scrs.com/skillveri-mixed-reality and make sure you are logged in to your member dashboard. From there, you’ll access an exclusive Skillveri booking link and choose your preferred rental window via the live availability calendar.
  • “Secure Checkout: Once your dates are confirmed, complete your payment securely through the Skillveri booking site.
  • “Fast Shipping: Your simulator will be shipped directly to your shop with full tracking details.
  • “Plug & Play: Receive your login credentials and easy setup instructions via email before the unit arrives.
  • “Hassle-Free Return: When your rental period ends, simply pack the unit in its original box using the provided inventory checklist and attach the prepaid return label.”

Structured lesson programs through Skillveri Chroma allow learners to progress from flat surfaces and checkerboard patterns to more advanced workpieces, including hoods, fenders, and doors, the release states. Dedicated refinishing lessons are built in, it adds.

The program also offers live guidance, precise evaluation, and detailed analysis of each attempt. The wireless portable headset can be set up on site or taken into a workshop. It can also be used at a community college or trade school to help attract new talent. 

Turnkey Training Kit Includes: 

• • Wireless VR/MR Headset: Pre-loaded with Skillveri Chroma automotive refinish airspray software. The headset comes with a premium strap fitted with hot-swappable additional batteries for uninterrupted practice.
  • Industry-Grade HVLP Airspray Gun: Fully integrated with the simulation system.
  • Seamless Screen Casting Kit: Includes a pre-configured Wi-Fi router and a laptop preloaded with the “Skillveri Trainer Companion” app, allowing you to stream the headset view. The laptop can be connected to any large screen.
  • Premium Transport Gear: VR carry case and backpack for safe storage.
  • Quick-Start User Manual: Get your team training in minutes with instructions available in PDF and video formats.

Rentals are available for a minimum of two weeks and up to a full year. Shipping to and from the shop and a prepaid return label are included. 

A two-week rental costs $1,000 and a one-month rental $1,750, with one-way shipping included. A half-day “training of trainers” session costs $700. 

SCRS will also once again provide opportunities to explore the Skillveri system at its booth during the 2026 SEMA Show. 

Attendees are invited to show their skills and compete for their local schools. 

This is the second year SCRS has hosted a fully immersive welding and refinishing competition powered by Skillveri technology. 

Competitions will run daily from 9:30–11:30 a.m. and 1–4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, with winners announced via Facebook Live on SCRS’s page Friday at 11:30 a.m. 

Attendees can claim the title of “Best Welder” or “Best Refinisher” of the week. Each finalist will win the chance to direct a prize package to a collision repair program of their choice. 

SCRS gave away more than $90,000 in prizes to trade schools through the competition last year. 

Lucas Kunstleben, a student at St. Cloud Technical Community College in Minnesota, took the grand prize for the refinish contest.  

His instructor and brother, Tyler Kunstleben, also tied for third place in the welding competition and received some add-on prizes.  

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