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Painting and Refinishing II
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Painting and Refinishing II is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills regarding diagnosis and repair of automotive surface defects and the application of various automotive paint finishes. The course extends skills covered in Painting and Refinishing I. Skills include mixing, matching, and applying paint; identifying and correcting defects; and applying final details.
Identify color code by manufacturer’s vehicle information labelShake, stir, reduce, catalyze and activate, and strain refinish materialsApply finish using correct spray techniques for the finish being applied, including gun arc, angle, distanceApply product on a test or let-down panel to check for color matchApply single stage topcoats. 2023 Revised Alabama Course of Study: Transportation, Distribution and LogisticsApply basecoat, multi-stage and clear coat for panel blending, panel refinishing, cut-ins, and overallsIdentify poor hiding colors and tint color using formula to achieve a blendable matchIdentify and mix paint and alternative color formula to achieve a blendable matchIdentify the materials, equipment, and preparation differences between solvent and waterborne technologiesLocate paint defects and identify their causes and preventive measuresInspect paint finish to determine types of damage and a course of action to correct the damageCorrect conditions causing buffing-related imperfectionsApply decals, transfers, tapes, stone guards, moldings, and emblemsSand, buff, and polish new finish to remove defects (nib sand) and texture as requiredSand, buff, and polish existing finish to recondition defects as requiredMeasure and record film thickness before and after buffingClean interior, exterior, glass, and body openings and utilize a checklist to verify satisfactory completion of all fini