Auto Collision Repair Volume 4
Interactive Training Series

Audience:		Anyone interested in pursuing a career or furthering their career as an Automotive Collision Repair Technician.
Average Training Time:		2 to 3 hours per volume NOTE
Format/ Product Code:		CD-ROM (MPEG Video)/ DLMRACR
Produced by:		Delmar Thompson Learning

TOPICS
This volume presents interactive instruction covering the following topical areas:

Refinishing Fundamentals

• Spray Gun Set-up
• Spray Gun Movement
• Types of Spray Coats
• Refinishing Techniques
• Isolating the Problem

Color Matching

• Intro to Color Matching
• Color Theory
• Paint Color Matching
• Checking Color Match
• Tinting
• Paint Blending
• Matching Metallic Finishes
• Color Flop
• Why a Mismatch

Paint Problems: Buffing, Detailing

• Paint Problems
• Blistering
• Checking, Crazing and Cracking
• Dirt in the Finish
• Fish Eyes
• Lifting and Orange Peel
• Runs and Sand Scratches
• Final Detailing

Paint Finishing

• Extra Fine Sanding
• Compounding
• Polishing
• Make Ready

Doors, Glass, Interior Services

• Intro to Doors, Glass, Interior Services
• Door Service
• Servicing Inner Door Parts
• Door Skin Replacement
• Glass Service
• Restraint System Service

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
This course will measure mastery on each of the following performance objectives. Upon completion, workers will be able to...

Set-Up a Spray Gun

1. Recall that the customer believes the topcoat is the most important aspect of the paint job.
2. Explain how to adjust the amount of fluid leaving the spray gun.
3. Explain where the fan adjustment is located on HLVP spray guns.
4. Identify that the spray gun should be held 8-10 inches away from the work surface.
5. Explain how to adjust the pressure gauge to the spray gun.

Use a Spray Gun

1. Recall that when painting flat surfaces the spray gun should be pointed 90 degrees to the surface.
2. Describe the results of fanning.
3. Describe how to trigger.
4. Explain how to overlap.
5. Recall that it is critical to hold the spray gun the correct distance away from the vehicle.
6. Explain how the spray gun trigger works.
7. Explain how to overlap the spray.
8. Recall that the air hose must be kept away from painted surfaces.

Compare Types of Spray Coats

1. Describe a mist coat.
2. Explain when to use a medium or dust coat.
3. Explain why a wet coat is used.

Refinish

1. Explain how to use hiding stickers.
2. Explain how to check for proper flash.
3. Describe the base coat.

Understand Color Theory

1. Explain how we see color.
2. Recall that sunlight contains the entire visible spectrum of light.
3. Explain how to use the color tree.
4. Explain “value”.
5. Explain “chroma”.

Match Paint Color

1. Recall that color matching is difficult to achieve.
2. Recall that metallic pearl paints are difficult to match.
3. Describe the intermix system.
4. Explain the use of a spectrophotomer.
5. Describe variance chips.
6. Recall that a welding respirator is needed when welding.

Determine When To Tint

1. Describe tinting.

Blend Paint

1. Recall that a mismatch in a panel repair will show up more than a mismatch in a spot repair.
2. Describe clear coats.
3. Explain how to blend paint.

Match Metallic Finishes

1. Recall that matching solid colors is easier than matching metallic or mica paints.
2. Describe a dry metallic paint spray.
3. List ways to darken a metallic color.

Understand Color Flop

1. Explain “flop”.

Determine Cause Of Mismatches

1. Describe over-reducing.
2. Explain how to check the paint for fading.

Compare Paint Problems

1. Describe blistering.
2. Describe fish eyes.
3. Describe orange peel.
4. Describe a run.
5. Explain how sand scratches are caused.

Detail Properly

1. Explain when to use a dirt-nib file.
2. Explain why enamel paint must be catalyzed.
3. Describe products used throughout the repair process.

Sand Properly

1. Explain how to use 400-600 grit sand paper.
2. Explain when to use 1000-1200 grit sand paper.
3. Explain how to wet sand.
4. Explain how to check wet sanding.
5. Recall that if you wet sand through the clear/color coats you will have to repaint.

Use Compounds Properly

1. Describe machine compounds.
2. Describe burn-through.
3. Compare wool and synthetic pads.
4. Describe edge masking.
5. Explain how to use compounds.
6. List the effects of buffing heat.

Polish Properly

1. Explain when to use an orbital action machine.

Service Doors

1. List door related parts often damaged in a serious collision.
2. Recall that door alignment must be made with stationary panels.
3. Explain how to adjust the door in or out.
4. Explain how doors must be adjusted.
5. Explain how to adjust the striker.
6. Explain how to remove a door.
7. Explain how a door should be aligned.

Service Inner Door Parts

1. Explain how to remove a door inner trim panel.
2. Recall that the dust/moisture barrier must be removed when the door panel is off.
3. Recall that large clips hold on door locks.

Replace Door Skin

1. Recall that spot welds must be removed when replacing a door skin.
2. Explain why door glass is removed.
3. Explain how to skin a door.
4. Recall that the skin might shift as you roll the flange.

Service Glass

1. Recall that duct tape should be used to secure small side windows.
2. Explain when to return the vehicle to the customer.

Service Restraint System

1. Recall that air bags always require replacement after use.
2. Explain how interior parts can be damaged.
3. Explain how to work on a vehicle with air bags.

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