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AUTO BODY PAINTING FINISHING: Beginner (Book with DVD)  (Workbook Included)

AUTO BODY PAINTING FINISHING: Beginner (Book with DVD) (Workbook Included)

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    • Focuses on preparing undamaged surface for painting, applying and removing masking, spraying solid color paints, and perform polishing.
    • Covers the outcomes required in the selection, use and application of sealant or adhesives.
    • Deals with inspecting and cleaning of work area including tools, equipment and facilities.

Auto Body Painting Finishing: Beginner comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. A vehicle paint technician applies paint and finishes to a vehicle. Automotive paint technicians work in the automotive industry, where they paint new cars, repair the paint jobs on old or damaged cars and create customized paint jobs for customers. This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in automotive industry to interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.


About this Book


The information in this book consists of competencies that a person must achieve to paint or repaint new automotive body panels, which do not have any damage using solid color paints. It also includes competency in polishing the painted panels.


About the Automotive Body Painting Industry


Automotive painters make cosmetic repairs to vehicles and repaint them, often after collisions. Most auto body painter positions don’t require a specific level of education beyond high school; however, formal training in the field is available and is becoming more commonly required. Auto body painters must know how to maintain and operate the equipment used and may need some skill in body repair. In some facilities, they will need to learn the skills to create specialized paint finishes. Auto body painters communicate with clients, employers and other employees to plan and execute repair and painting jobs on a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks and buses. Depending on their employers, auto body painters may be required to have knowledge of specialty painting techniques. Some auto body painters may need collision repair capabilities as well. In preparation for a painting project, auto body painters remove rust and other debris from surfaces to be painted, fill cavities and dents in vehicles to create an even surface, mask or tape off details and components to avoid contamination and select the proper colors and substances for the project. The painting process itself involves using paint sprayers and brushes to apply paint to a vehicle, determining the necessary application of paint for a thorough coat and checking for runs or sags in the paint to ensure a quality product. Auto body painters are expected to see a growth of 10% from 2012-2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is about average for all professions. The BLS said most new positions will be in auto body repair facilities. The same agency reported that these painters earned a mean wage of $43,930 in May 2013. Painters in automobile repair and maintenance facilities had a mean wage of $44,070 at that time, while those employed by automobile dealerships earned $47,330.