Mar 28, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

CRT 4010 - Painting and Refinishing



Clock Hours: 426

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: CRT 1010 -Safety

Industry Certifications I-CAR Platinum Refinishing Pro Level 1, ASE B2 Painting & Refinishing, 6H Collision Refinish Safety

Course Description:
This course is designed to train students in all aspects of Painting and Refinishing including Preparation, Color Matching, Paint Mixing & Application, Color Sanding & Buffing Techniques as well as Final Detail procedures to be proficient upon entering the workforce.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

 PAINTING AND REFINISHING           

A.  Safety Precautions

  1. Select and use proper personal safety equipment for surface preparation, spray gun and related equipment operation, paint mixing, matching and application, paint defects, and detailing (gloves, suits, hoods, eye and ear protection, etc.); take necessary precautions    with hazardous operations and material according to federal, state, and local regulations. HP-I
  2. Identify safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right to Know Law”.  HP-I
  3. Inspect spray environment and equipment to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and for safety and cleanliness hazards.  HP-I
  4. Select and use a NIOSH approved supplied air (Fresh Air Make-up) respirator system. Perform proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation. HP-I
  5. Perform vehicle clean-up; complete quality control using a checklist on operations performed.  HP-I


B. Surface Preparation

  1. Inspect, remove, store, protect, and replace exterior trim and components necessary for proper surface preparation.  HP-I
  2. Soap and water wash entire vehicle; use appropriate cleaner to remove contaminants.  HP-I
  3. Inspect and identify type of finish, surface condition, and film thickness; develop and document a plan for refinishing using a total product system.  HP-G
  4. Remove paint finish as needed.  HP-I
  5. Properly sand areas to be refinished.  HP-I
  6.  Identify and select appropriate sand paper to featheredge areas to be refinished.  HP-I
  7.  Apply suitable metal treatment or primer in accordance with total product systems.  HP-I
  8. Mask and protect other areas that will not be refinished.  HP-I
  9. Demonstrate different masking techniques (recess/back masking, foam door type, etc.). HP-I
  10.  Mix primer, primer-surfacer and primer-sealer following paint manufacturers technical data sheet instructions.  HP-I
  11. Identify a complimentary color or shade of undercoat to improve coverage.  HP-G
  12.  Apply primer onto surface of repaired area; demonstrating control of primer application by keeping the area small as possible.  HP-I
  13. Apply two-component finishing filler to minor surface imperfections.  HP-I
  14. Guide coat and block sand area with correct grade/grit sandpaper to which primer-   surfacer has been applied.  HP-I
  15. Dry sand area to which two-component finishing filler has been applied.  HP-I
  16. Remove dust from area to be refinished, including cracks or moldings of adjacent areas.    HP-I
  17. Clean area to be refinished using a recommended final cleaning solution.  HP-I
  18. Remove, with a tack rag, any dust or lint particles from the area to be refinished.  HP-I 
  19. Apply suitable primer sealer to the area being refinished.  HP-I
  20. Scuff sand to remove nibs or imperfections from a sealer.  HP-I
  21. Apply stone chip resistant coating.  HP-G
  22. Restore caulking and seam sealers to repaired areas and replacement panels as required. HP-G
  23. Prepare adjacent panels for blending using paint manufactures procedures.  HP-I
  24. Identify the types of rigid, semi-rigid or flexible plastic parts to be refinished; determine the materials needed, preparation, and refinishing procedures.  HP-I
  25. Identify metal parts to be refinished; determine the materials needed, preparation, and refinishing procedures.  HP-I
  26. Identify chip resistant coatings and texture match. HP-G
  27. Identify caulking and seam sealers that may need replacement.
  28. Identify refinishing guidelines for stationary glass flange areas to be refinished. HP-I

 

C. Spray Gun and Related Equipment Operation

  1. Inspect, clean, and determine condition of spray guns and related equipment (air hoses, regulators, air lines, air source, spray environment, and fillers).  HP-I
  2. Select spray gun setup (fluid needle, nozzle, and cap) for product being applied. HP-I
  3. Test and adjust spray gun using fluid, air and pattern control valves.  HP-I
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of pressure spray equipment. HP-G
     

D. Paint Mixing, Matching, and Applying

  1. Identify color code by manufacturer’s vehicle information label.  HP-I
  2. Shake, stir, reduce, catalyze/activate, and strain refinish materials. HP-I
  3. Apply finish using appropriate spray techniques (gun arc, angle, distance, travel speed, and spray pattern overlap) for the finish being applied.  HP-I
  4. Apply selected product on test or let-down panel; check for color match, properly store    and maintain a color catalog.  HP-I
  5. Understand the application of single stage topcoats.  HP-G
  6.  Apply basecoat/clearcoat for panel blending, panel refinishing and cut-in’s.  HP-I
  7. Apply basecoat/clearcoat for overall refinishing.  HP-G
  8. Remove nibs or imperfections from basecoat.  HP-I
  9.  Identify product expiration dates as applicable.  HP-I
  10. Refinish plastic parts.  HP-I
  11. Apply multi-stage coats for panel blending and overall refinishing.  HP-G
  12. Identify and mix paint using a formula.  HP-I
  13.  Identify poor hiding colors; determine necessary action.  HP-G
  14. Tint color using formula to achieve a blendable match.  HP-G
  15. Identify alternative color formula to achieve a blendable match.  HP-I
  16.  Identify the materials equipment, and preparation differences between solvent and waterborne technologies.  HP-G
     

E. Paint Defects - Causes and Cures

  1. Identify blistering (raising of the paint surface, air entrapment); correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-G
  2. Identify a dry spray appearance in the paint surface; correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-I
  3. Identify the presence of fish-eyes (crater-like openings) in the finish; correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-I
  4.  Identify lifting; correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-G
  5. Identify clouding (mottling and streaking in metallic finishes); correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-I
  6. Identify orange peel; correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-I
  7. Identify overspray; correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-I
  8. Identify solvent popping in freshly painted surface; correct the cause(s) and the condition. HP-G
  9. Identify sags and runs in paint surface; correct the cause(s) and the condition. HP-I
  10.  Identify sanding marks or sand scratch swelling; correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-I
  11.  Identify contour mapping/edge mapping; correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-G
  12. Identify color difference (off-shade); correct the cause(s) and the condition. HP-G
  13.  Identify tape tracking; correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-G
  14. Identify low gloss condition; correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-G
  15. Identify poor adhesion; correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-G
  16. Identify paint cracking (shrinking, splitting, crowsfeet or line-checking, microchecking, etc.); correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-G
  17.  Identify corrosion; correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-G
  18. Identify dirt or dust in the paint surface; correct the cause(s) and the condition. HP-I
  19. Identify water spotting; correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-G
  20. Identify finish damage caused by bird droppings, tree sap, and other natural causes; correct the condition.  HP-G
  21. Identify finish damage caused by airborne contaminants (acids, soot, rail dust, and other industrial-related causes); correct the condition.  HP-G
  22. Identify die-back conditions (dulling of the paint film showing haziness); correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-G
  23. Identify chalking (oxidation); correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-G
  24. Identify bleed-through (staining); correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-G
  25.  Identify pin-holing; correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-G
  26. Identify buffing-related imperfections (swirl marks, wheel burns); correct the condition. HP-I
  27.  Identify pigment flotation (color change through film build); correct the cause(s) and the condition.  HP-G 


F. Final Detail

  1. Apply decals, transfers, tapes, stone guards, moldings, and emblems, etc. HP-G
  2. Sand, buff and polish fresh finish to remove defects and texture as required.  HP-I
  3. Sand, buff and polish existing finish to recondition defects as required, match existing finish. HP-I
  4. Clean interior, exterior, and glass. HP-I
  5. Clean body opening (door jambs, gaps, and edges, etc.) HP-I
  6. Remove overspray.  HP-I
  7. Perform vehicle clean-up; complete quality control using checklist. HP-I
  8. Measure and record film thickness before and after buffing. HP-I
  9. Perform nib sanding to remove small imperfections as required. HP-I