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Oct 05, 2024
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ABOD 1055 - Refinishing Exterior Vehicle Surfaces Credits: 4 Hours/Week: Lecture None Lab None Course Description: This hands-on course introduces students to the theory and practice of refinishing exterior vehicle surfaces. Topics include the operation of refinishing tools and materials, safety issues, environmental concerns, water-based and solvent-based paint, and paint procedures related to collision repair. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements. MnTC Goals None
Prerequisite(s): Course placement into ENGL 0950 and RDNG 0950 or above OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher OR course placement into ESOL 0051 and ESOL 0052 and ESOL 1033 OR completion of ESOL 0041 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0042 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0043 with a grade of C or higher; AND Arithmetic placement score of 64 or higher or elementary algebra placement score of 76 or higher or minimum placement score/ACT score placement into MATH 0070 or above or completion of MATH 0030 or MATH 0060 with a grade of C or higher; AND Permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): None Recommendation: None
Major Content
- Safety procedures and precautions related to auto body refinishing
- Theory and understanding of how solvents are used in the refinishing industry
- Proper identification and handling of refinishing materials
- Ground coat and top coat mixing instructions and how to obtain them
- Maintenance and operation of specialty refinishing equipment
Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- identify safety procedures and precautions related to auto body refinishing.
- understand how solvents are used in the refinishing industry.
- identify primer sealers, primer surfacers, and clear coats in order to describe their functions.
- control the variables that affect the quality and speed of refinishing.
- identify and demonstrate correct ways for mixing automotive refinishing products.
- demonstrate the proper operation of specialty auto body refinishing equipment and tools for mixing materials.
Competency 1 (1-6) None Competency 2 (7-10) None Courses and Registration
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