CRR 877 - Refinishing Applications

1. Critique necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state and local regulations (HP-I)
   1. Identify safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right to Know Law” (HP-I)
   2. Explain dangers of isocyanate absorption
   3. Demonstrate proper usage of safety equipment and tools in the lab areas  (HP-I)
   4. Organize and inspect spray environment to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and for safety and cleanliness hazards (HP-I)                     
2. Demonstrate the NIOSH approved personal sanding respirator. Inspect condition and ensure fit and operation. (HP-I)
   1. Perform proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation (HP-I)
   2. Explain the NIOSH approved (Fresh Air Make-up System) personal painting/refinishing respirator system. Understand proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulation (HP-I)
3. Perform spray gun operation for HVLP (high volume, low pressure) (HP-I)
   1. Identify HVLP spray equipment
   2. List the components of a spray gun
   3. Determine condition of spray gun operation for LVLP (low volume, low pressure) spray guns (HP-I)
   4. Demonstrate proper cleaning procedures for spray equipment 
   5. Demonstrate setting-up (fluid needle, nozzle, and cap), adjusting, and testing spray gun using fluid, air, and pattern control valves (HP-I)
4. Perform spray gun operation for LVLP (HP-1)
   1. Identify LVLP spray equipment
   2. List the components of a spray gun
   3. Demonstrate setting-up (fluid needle, nozzle, and cap), adjusting, and testing spray gun using fluid, air, and pattern control valves (HP-I)
   4. Determine condition of spray gun operation for HVLP (high volume, low pressure) (HP-I)
   5. Demonstrate proper cleaning procedures for spray equipment 
5. Determine proper masking techniques
   1. Identify various types of masking materials
   2. Apply plastic masking materials when needed
   3. Apply liquid masking materials when needed
   4. Demonstrate paper masking techniques
   5. Demonstrate aperture tape use
6. Assess proper maintenance on paint booth equipment
   1. Demonstrate proper filter replacement
   2. Demonstrate booth cleaning and maintenance of light fixtures, inside walls, ventilation chambers, and related mechanical components of the paint booth
   3. Explain operations of an air make-up system (including intake filters, exhaust filters, fan and other mechanical components of the system)
   4. Identify and maintain paint mixing and storage areas
   5. Explain spray booth and prep-station operation          
7. Evaluate substrate, type of finish, surface condition, and film thickness; develop and document a plan for refinishing using a total product system (HP-I)
   1. Apply soap and water, wash entire vehicle; use appropriate cleaner to remove contaminants from those areas to be repaired (HP-I)
   2. Identify, remove, and replace repairable plastics and other components that are recommended for off-vehicle repair (HP-I)
   3. Demonstrate protection of panels, glass, and parts adjacent to the repair area (HP-I)
8. Demonstrate removal of paint finish from the damaged area of a body panel (HP-I)
   1. Apply masking materials and protect other areas that will not be refinished (HP-I)
   2. Demonstrate featheredging of damaged areas to be refinished (HP-I)
   3. Apply suitable metal treatment or primer in accordance with total product systems (HP-I)
   4. Demonstrate mixing of primer, primer-surfacer or primer sealer (HP-I)
   5. Apply primer onto surface or repaired area (HP-I)
   6. Demonstrate dry or wet sanding of area to which primer-surfacer has been applied (HP-I)
9. Determine proper surface preparation
   1. Demonstrate removal of dust from area to be refinished, including cracks or moldings of adjacent areas (HP-I)
   2. Apply final cleaning solution to area being refinished (HP-I)
   3. Apply suitable sealer to the area being refinished when sealing is needed or desirable (HP-I)
   4. Demonstrate removal of nibs or imperfections from  sealer (HP-I)
10. Determine proper paint preparation and application
    1. Compare the type and color of paint already on vehicle  with the  manufacturer’s vehicle information label (HP-I)
    2. Identify and mix paint using a formula (HP-G)
    3. Demonstrate proper shaking, stirring, reducing, catalyzing/activating, and strain paint (HP-I)
11. Apply finish using appropriate spray techniques (gun arc, gun angle, gun distance, gun speed, and spray pattern overlap) for the finish being applied  (HP-I)
    1. Apply basecoat/clearcoat for panel blending or partial refinishing (HP-I)
    2. Apply basecoat/clearcoat for overall refinishing (HP-G)
    3. Determine final buffing and polishing of  finishes where necessary (HP-I)
    4. Apply stone chip resistant coating (HP-G)
    5. Apply/restore corrosion protection (HP-I)      
12. Determine proper application of clearcoat
    1. Identify base color flash time
    2. Identify clearcoat flash time
    3. Decide on number of coats required for clearcoat
    4. Identify texture before polishing
13. Analyze refinishing concerns
    1. Identify blistering (raising of the paint surface); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    2. Identify blushing (milky or hazy formation); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    3. Identify lifting; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    4. Identify tape tracking; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    5. Identify low gloss condition; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    6. Identify poor adhesion; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    7. Identify paint cracking (crowsfeet or line-checking; micro-checking, etc); determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    8. Identify corrosion; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-G)
    9. Identify dirt or dust in the paint surface; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition (HP-I)
14. Complete I-CAR Refinish Pro Level 1 Classes
    1. Complete Surface Preparation and Masking (REF02)
    2. Complete Detailing (REF04)