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Surface Preparation

Inspect, remove, store, protect, and replace exterior trim and components as necessary for proper surface preparation.

Wash the entire vehicle with soap and water and use appropriate cleaner to remove contaminants.

Inspect and identify type of finish, surface condition, and film thickness, and develop and document a plan for refinishing using a total product system.

Identify and remove paint finish as needed, and select suitable sandpaper to sand and featheredge areas to be refinished.

Mix and apply suitable metal treatment, primer, primer-surfacer, and primer-sealer in accordance with total product systems following paint manufacturer’s technical data sheet instructions.

Demonstrate masking techniques.

Apply and sand two-component finishing filler to correct minor surface imperfections.

Guide coat and block sand area to which primer-surfacer has been applied, using correct grade and grit sandpaper.

Clean area to be refinished using the recommended final cleaning procedures.

Apply primer sealer to the area being refinished.

Apply and restore stone chip resistant coating, caulking, and seam sealers to repaired areas and replacement panels as required.

Prepare adjacent panels for blending using paint manufacturer’s procedures.

Identify the types of rigid, semi-rigid, or flexible plastic parts and metal parts to be refinished to determine needed materials, preparation, and refinishing procedures.

Spray Gun Operation

Inspect, clean, and determine condition of spray guns and related equipment, including air hoses, regulators, air lines, air source, spray environment, and fillers.

Select spray gun setup (fluid needle, nozzle, and cap) for product being applied.

Test and adjust spray gun using fluid, air, and pattern control valves.

Assemble pressure spray equipment and perform coating application.

Painting and Refinishing II

Foundational Standards

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Apply literacy, mathematical, and scientific principles and precision measurements when diagnosing problems and making repairs.

Work independently, collaboratively, and in teams to explore concerns, find causes, and take appropriate action by applying principles of STEM.

Paint Mixing, Matching, and Applying

Identify color code by manufacturer’s vehicle information label.

Shake, stir, reduce, catalyze/activate, and strain refinish materials.

Apply finish using correct spray techniques for the finish being applied, including gun arc, angle, distance, travel speed, and spray pattern overlap.

Apply product on a test or let-down panel to check for color match.

Store and maintain a color catalog.

Apply single stage topcoats.