Course

32405311 Introduction to Airbrushing and Custom Painting
Course Information
Description
This course is designed to implement and reinforce core skills presented in the two-year Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician Program by applying them to specialized uses in custom painting and airbrushing applications. Use an airbrush and conventional paint guns to perform small-scale repairs and touch-ups and create advanced paint schemes, layouts, and graphics. Techniques of mixing custom paint colors will be presented. Introduction to metal shaping tools and techniques, hand tools, and machines to create metal parts and metal art.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Clean an airbrush
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Disassemble clean airbrush
    Identify parts of an airbrush
    Reassemble airbrush
    Verify functions correctly

  2. Develop a plan for custom painting
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Identify the steps of a custom paint job
    Outline the specific paint application sequence, including base coat, graphic application, and clear coat procedures
    Specify paint layering, flash times, and settings

  3. Execute different styles of spray patterns
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Demonstrate control over spray pattern width, overlap, and paint flow
    Adjust settings (air pressure, fluid flow, fan width) to achieve desired results
    Demonstrate controlled blending of paint edges and seamless transitions between spray patterns
    Test and adjust spray gun using fluid, air and pattern control valves HP-I
    Apply finish using appropriate spray techniques (gun arc, angle, distance, travel speed, and spray pattern overlap) for the finish being applied HP-I

  4. Identify machines and their functions in metal shaping
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Verbal
    Criteria
    Identify metal parts to be refinished; determine the materials needed, preparation, and refinishing procedures HP-I
    Explain the functions of the following metal shaping tools: sheet metal shear, sheet metal brake, Kick Shrinker/Stretcher, bead roller, slip roll, power hammer, louver press, punch press, tig welder

  5. Make a part
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Lay out and mark the workpiece according to specifications
    Measurements are accurate
    Select and set up the appropriate shaping tools
    Demonstrate various shaping techniques such as stretching and shrinking metal, forming curves and contours, smoothing surfaces, edge forming
    Produce a smooth and consistent surface finish, free from excessive tool marks or distortions
    Use multiple tools

  6. Adhere to safety precautions and regulations (ASE 2023)
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Take necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state, and local regulations. HP-1
    Identify safety and personal health hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right to Know Law”, and SDS information. HP-1
    Inspect spray environment and equipment to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and for safety and cleanliness hazards. HP-I
    Select and use a NIOSH approved respiratory protection system
    Perform proper maintenance in accordance with OSHA Regulation 1910.134 and applicable state and local regulations. HP-I
    Perform equipment and work area clean-up as per applicable federal, state, and local regulations. HP-I