Maui Community College
Auto Body Repair & Painting Program
Course Outline
ABRP 22H Touch Up Refinishing Techniques 1. Course Title:
Number of credits: Two credits (2)
Abbreviated Course Title: Touch Up Refinishing Techniques
Date of Outline:
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Course Description:
November 14, 2001
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Credits/ Contact Hours:
Introduces vehicle preparation and various
Techniques for touch up refinishing.
2 credits - 4hrs. Lect/Lab
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Prerequisites: ABRP 22G or consent of instructor
Co-requisites: NONE
Recommended Preparation: NONE
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General Course Objectives:
Introduces vehicle preparation and various techniques for touch up refinishing
Instruction is given for spot or panel vehicle refinishing process, from surface preparation and application of under-coats to the substrate, application of the top coats, to the final interior and exterior detailing of the vehicle for customer delivery.
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Specific Course Competencies
Upon completion of ABRP 22H the student should be able to:
UNIT 1.
A.
Describe and demonstrate appropriate application procedures for different types of paints used by the automotive refinishing industry for touch up refinishing.
B.
Demonstrate and explain required preparatory steps and special techniques for touch up refinishing; using the proper hand and power tools, also the proper materials and supplies.
C.
Explain and demonstrate set up procedures for use of the paint room and related equipment necessary for touch up painting.
D.
Describe and demonstrate specialized paint repair steps to be utilized should problems occur before, during, or after the touch up refinishing process.
UNIT 2.
A.
Describe the art of final detailing a vehicle for customer delivery.
B.
Explain and demonstrate the procedures to clean the vehicles exterior and interior of paint over spray, dust, metal filings, stains, etc. from a freshly painted surface, trim, and upholstery.
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Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent:
UNIT 1. 40 hrs.
UNIT 2. 20 hrs.
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Recommended Course Requirements:
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Lecture/Lab/Individual study packets.
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Homework assignments
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Tests and quizzes.
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Practical performance on training modules.
Course requirements may change at the discretion of the instructor, depending on the skill level of each student enrolled for a specific module.
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9. Text and Materials:
Auto Body Repair Technology, 4th Edition, James E. Duffy, Delmar Publishers
Inc.
Student Technician's Manual to Accompany Auto Body Repair Technology, 4th
Edition, Paul Uhrina / James E. Duffy, Delmar Publishers Inc.
10. Evaluation and Grading:
25% Class/homework assignments
25% Class/shop exercises
25% Tests/quizzes
25% Final exam
11. Methods of Instruction:
Individual study packets
Class/Lab lectures
Class/Lab demonstrations
Audiovisuals aids and displays
Shop work on assigned projects
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