This may seem a bit of odd. I'm a thirty-something, who, historically has done IT. When I was much younger, I turned down a mechanical apprenticeship with REME, despite being interested in cars, for reasons I'm far too embarressed to now divulge. But anyway, I figured, its better late than never. I have a real interest in Car bodywork and would like to enter the world of bodywork finishing and spraying. Norton does courses for people still young enough to avoid making stupid decisions, but not people my age! :D does anyone know how I could go about getting into this work?

Have you tried speaking to garages who do body work in your area see if they would be willing to train you up?