A. Surface Preparation (15 questions)

1. Identify and remove surface corrosion.

2. Remove dirt, road grime, wax, adhesive residue, mold release agents, tree sap, markings or other contaminants from the area to be refinished and any adjacent vehicle surfaces.

3. Inspect and identify substrate, substrate condition, type of finish, film thickness and surface condition; develop a plan for refinishing.

4. Remove paint finish.

5. Sand areas to be refinished.

6. Featheredge areas to be refinished.

7. Identify type of substrate and apply suitable treatment or undercoat.

8. Mask and protect areas that will not be refinished.

9. Mix and apply primer-surfacer.

10. Apply finishing putty to minor surface imperfections.

11. Block sand area to which primer-surfacer and/or finishing putty have been applied.

12. Remove dust residue from area to be refinished.

13. Clean area to be refinished using proper cleaning solution.

14. Remove, with a tack rag, any dust or lint particles from the area to be refinished.

15. Apply primer-sealer and/or adhesion promoter.

16. Remove imperfections from primer-sealer.

17. Prepare the adjacent areas for blending.

18. Apply stone-chip resistant coating.

19. Restore corrosion resistant coatings and/or seam sealers to repaired areas.

20. Remove and apply decals, transfers, tapes, pinstripes (painted and/or taped).

21. Take appropriate measures to eliminate static electricity.

B. Spray Gun Operation and Related Equipment (6 questions)

1. Inspect, clean, adjust, maintain, and determine condition of spray guns and adequacy of related equipment (air hoses, regulator, air lines, air source, filtration unit and spray environment).

2. Adjust spray gun, air pressure, fluid, and pattern control valves.

3. Select correct spray gun, needle, fluid tip, and air cap for material being sprayed.

4. Force-dry sprayed materials (bake, infrared, UV lamps, airflow, etc.).

C. Paint Mixing, Matching, and Applying (15 questions)

1. Determine the color, code, and type of finish on the vehicle.

2. Identify paint color formula and the use of mixing equipment and materials.

3. Mix and strain refinish material.

4. Use appropriate spray gun technique (arc, angle, distance, speed, and spray pattern overlap) for the finish being applied.

5. Apply selected product on test panel or let-down panel.

6. Check color match; adjust as necessary.

7. Apply single-stage topcoat for panel refinishing.

8. Apply basecoat for spot, panel, blending, and overall refinishing.

9. Apply multi-stage (mica, pearl, etc.) coats for spot and panel refinishing, and overall refinishing.

10. Apply clearcoat.

11. Refinish interior and exterior trim components.

D. Solving Paint Problems During the Application Process (8 questions)

1. Identify dirt or other foreign objects in the refinished surface; determine the source(s), and correct the condition.

2. Identify a dry spray appearance in the refinished surface; determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

3. Identify the presence of fish-eyes (crater like appearance); determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

4. Identify lifting (surface distortion or wrinkling) of the refinished surface; determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

5. Identify mottling or streaking in metallic and mica paint finishes; determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

6. Identify excessive or lack of texture (orange peel); determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

7. Identify an overspray condition; determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

8. Identify sags and runs; determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

9. Identify sandscratch swelling; determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

10. Identify color mismatch, due to application variables; determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

11. Identify tape tracking/marking; determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

12. Identify poor hiding/lack of coverage; determine the cause(s) and correct the condition.

13. Identify pin holing; determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

E. Finish Defects, Causes, and Cures (6 questions)

1. Identify delamination (poor adhesion, peeling); determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

2. Identify finish cracking (crows feet or line-checking, micro-checking, etc.); determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

3. Identify sags and runs in the refinished surface; determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

4. Identify blistering in the finished surface; determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

5. Identify water spotting on the finished surface; determine the cause, and correct the condition.

6. Identify finish damage caused by bird droppings, tree sap, and other causes; correct the condition.

7. Identify finish damage caused by airborne contaminants, (acids, soot, rail dust, chemicals. and other industrial-related causes); correct the condition.

8. Identify chalking (oxidation); correct the condition.

9. Identify bleed-through or staining; determine the cause and correct the condition.

10. Identify damage caused during buffing/polishing painted surfaces; correct the condition.

11. Identify film defects from too much or too little film build; determine the cause, and correct the condition.

12. Identify minor surface imperfections; determine the cause, and correct the condition.

13. Identify topcoat blend issues; determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

14. Identify solvent popping; determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

15. Identify shrinking or splitting while the finish is curing; determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

16. Identify die-back (dulling of the paint film); determine the cause(s), and correct the condition.

F. Safety Precautions (5 questions)

1. Identify and take necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials.

2. Identify and correct vehicle, equipment and material hazards to employee health and safety.

3. Select personal protection equipment (PPE); inspect to insure fit, operation, and maintenance.