Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify paint film faults
- Select, use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment
- Tools, equipment and materials are selected and inspected to meet job requirements
- Tools and equipment that are faulty are reported, tagged and stored in designated areas for repair
- Tools and equipment are cleaned at the end of each paint rework to prevent blemishes to surfaces on the next paint rework
- Tools, equipment and materials are used in accordance with organisation and OHS requirements
- Prepare faulty paint surfaces for rectification
- Masking papers and tapes are applied to the surrounding panels to protect painted surfaces from damage and overspray
- Faulty paint surfaces are scuffed back to the required pre-paint standard
- Scuffed panels are wiped and cleaned to the required pre-paint standard
- Scuffed panels are inspected to ensure the paint fault has been totally removed
- Apply putties, primer surfaces and colour coatings
- Putties and primer surfaces are prepared to the consistency recommended in the suppliers instructions guide
- Putties and primer surfaces are applied to the specifications stated in the standard operating procedures
- Colour coatings are matched in accordance with the paint number shown on the vehicle identification plate
- Colour coatings are mixed to the viscosity recommended in the supplier instruction guide
- Colour coatings are applied and blended into the existing paint work
- Finish repainted area and complete paperwork