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The refinish process includes many procedures and products. This course will look at the steps necessary to complete a variety of refinish practices. Single stage and multistage paints will be used to perform a variety of refinishing task. From abrasives to undercoats and topcoats, students will cover a variety of subjects related to the refinish process. The latest industry practices will be use to tint, and blend paint for matching the high tech paints being used on todays vehicles. From prepping vehicles, masking, spray gun setup, spray techniques,product application and final sanding and buffing all aspects of the refinish process will be addressed. Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify refinishing safety practices.
• Identify appropriate refinishing process.
• Select appropriate materials according to the technical data sheets.
• Demonstrate surface preparation techniques according to materials being applied.
• Show proper paint gun set-up.
• Perform proper mixing of refinish materials according to the technical data sheets.
• Apply single and multistage paint according to manufacturer's standards.
• Comprehend refinish material safety and environmental hazards (SDS).
• Prepare plastic substrate for the refinish process in accordance with technical data sheets.
• Identify differences between solvent and waterborne refinish materials.
• Demonstrate safe shop operation practices.(PPE)
• Explore different masking materials and practices.
• Perform masking techniques.
• Use manufacturer's information to plot and tint colors.
• Blend paint using manufactures recommendations.