AUTOB 202: Topcoat Systems Applications

Subject
Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing
Credits 5
Quarter Offered
Fall,
Spring
Instructional Mode
Web-enhanced

A continuation of the concepts introduced in AUTOB 201, students apply a variety of automotive topcoats including single-stage, basecoat/clearcoat, and tri-coat finishes. Buffing, compounding, and detailing of newly painted vehicles for delivery is also presented.

Outcomes
  • Identify common paint defects and explain their causes and correction procedures.
  • Apply tri-coat finish systems following manufacturer specifications to meet OEM finish standards.
  • Perform wet sanding and buffing on fresh urethane paint to achieve a defect-free finish.
Prerequisites
Distribution
Professional Education
Campus
South