ACRP 2005 Syllabus
Subject Code
ACRP
Course Number
2005
Course Title
Fundamentals of Refinishing I
Prerequisites
Program admission
Corequisites
ACRP 1000, ACRP 2000
Terms Offered
Offered Fall 2014
Credit Hours
(2-7-5)
Course Description
The course introduces the spray gun equipment, materials, and techniques used in the application of special paints. Instructors will place emphasis on automotive refinishing theories and procedures. Students must pay a $35 supply fee when registering for this course.
Course Outcomes
Refinishing Application
Order Description
1 Demonstrate the proper procedures in surface preparation in refinishing interior and
exterior surfaces.
2 Identify special primers for interior refinishing.
3 Demonstrate the ability to properly use and maintain all spraying equipment
used in automotive refinishing.
Color Application
Order Description
1 Apply colors in accordance with specifications.
2 Apply solid and metallic topcoats to include correct procedures for each application.
Original Finish Sealing
Order Description
1 Demonstrate and identify different sealers and their procedures according to
manufacturer specifications.
2 Follow all procedures and techniques which apply to selecting and applying the
appropriate sealers.
3 Demonstrate the ability to refinish a panel.
4 Demonstrate the ability to make a spot repair on a panel.
5 Demonstrate correct procedures in blending.
Panel and Spot Repair and Blending
Order Description
1 Demonstrate the ability to refinish a panel in metallic or solid color.
2 Demonstrate the ability to make a spot repair on a panel.
3 Demonstrate correct procedures in blending.
Thinners, Reducers, and Additives
Order Description
1 Demonstrate the ability to select the proper thinner or reducer for a specific type of
material.
2 Identify the types of reducer and thinner - why and when it is used.
3 Explain why special additives are used in automotive refinishing.
4 Identify and utilize materials based on factors such as temperature, humidity, and viscosity
of the material.
5 Demonstrate knowledge and purpose of using additives in paints.
Fiberglass, Plastics, and Rubber Refinishing
Order Description
1 Explain special primers and identify which plastic needs which refinish procedures.
2 Explain texturing procedures.
3 Demonstrate proper retexturing procedures.
4 Demonstrate proper refinishing procedures.
Paint Identification
Order Description
1 Identify substrates refinished with urethane materials to include proper
procedures for material acquisition.
Base Metals Preparation and Priming
Order Description
1 Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate techniques for preparation and
primer application to include proper materials.
Equipment Use and Maintenance
Order Description
1 Describe and use equipment effectively to include maintenance techniques
and procedures.
Base Coat/Clear Coat Application
Order Description
1 Demonstrate the ability to correctly apply B/C C/C procedures.