Automotive Repair and Refinishing

Automotive Repair and Refinishing

Automotive Repair and Refinishing 1

Course Outline

All projected time schedules are subject to change in order to facilitate unscheduled school activities, accommodations and differentiated learning styles of individual students.

First Semester Introduction to AR&R(8:20-9:20)

Week 1Courseoverview and check for prior knowledge of course

Requirements

Preparation Unit 1A

Week 2-91A1 Understand safety practices related to personal protection, Shop and equipment usage and operation of vehicle lifts

1A2Interpret damage report information and plan repair sequence

2A1 Analyze Various Types of Vehicle Damage

2A2 Interpret Body Dimension Specification sheets

2A3 Select and Set up Various Types of Measuring Systems used for Damage Analysis

1A3Remove exterior dirt, grease, wax, and corrosion protection from the repair area

4J2 Clean Exterior of Vehicle

1A4 Protect panels and parts adjacent to repair area

Panel Replacement and Alignment Unit 1B

Week 10-181B1Select and understand how to use panel replacement and alignment tools

1B2 Select and understand fastener applications and repair procedures

1B3 Determine panel alignment method

1B4 Remove and Install bumper, fascia, and header panel

1B5 Remove and Install Hoods, Deck Lids and Hatches

1B6 Remove and Install Fenders, Doors, and Tailgates

3B4 Setting Up and using the Plasma Arc Cutter

Automotive Repair and Refinishing 1

Course Outline

All projected time schedules are subject to change in order to facilitate unscheduled school activities, accommodations and differentiated learning styles of individual students.

Second Semester Introduction to AR&R(8:20-9:20)

Working with Trim and Hardware Unit 1C

Week 1-91C1 Select and understand how to use trim removal tools

1C2 Remove and Install Door Trim Panels

1C3 Remove and Install Door Lock and Handle Assembly

1C4 Remove and Install Deck Lid Lock Cylinders

1C5 Remove and Install Exterior Trim and Moldings

1C7 Remove and Install Pinstripes, Decals and Emblems

1C8 Remove and Install Headliner and other Interior Accessories

Metal Straightening Unit 1D

Week 10-131D1 Select and Understand how to use metal straightening tools

1D2 Straightening Damaged Metal

1D3 Metal Shrinking Techniques

Using Body Fillers Unit 1E

Week 14-181E1 Select and Understand hoe to use filler materials and tools.

1E2 Prepare surface for body filler

1E3 Prepare and apply body filler

1E4 Prepare and apply specialty fillers

1E5 Finish body fillers

Automotive Repair and Refinishing 2

Course Outline

All projected time schedules are subject to change in order to facilitate unscheduled school activities, accommodations and differentiated learning styles of individual students.

First Semester AR&R 1 (1:03-2:42)

Refinishing Safety and Environmental Practices Unit 4A

Week 1- 44A1 Comply with EPA, state, and local environmental laws and regulations

4A2 Identify personal health and safety hazards according to OSHA guidelines and the “Right-To-Know” Act

4A3 Select, inspect, and use approved personal safety equipment and clothing

4A4 Apply Knowledge of Low VOC Regulations and Refinish Technology

Understanding Automotive Finishes Unit 4B

Week 5-94B1 Identify and distinguish between Finish Systems

4B2 Select and Understand the use of Repair Finish Systems and System Parts

4C1 Determine type and color of paint on vehicle and plan refinish system

4C2 Remove Paint finish and clean surface

Preparing the Equipment, paint Area, and Refinish Materials Unit 4D

Week 10-134D1 Prepare the Painting Environment

4D2 Prepare and Use the Paint Mixing Area

4D3 Prepare and Use the Air Supply Equipment

4D4 Set up, test and Adjust Spray Guns

Preparing the Surface for Refinishing Unit 4C

Week 14-18

4C3 Clean Surface and apply Metal Treatment

4C4 Apply Sealer, Primer, and Primer Surfacer

4C5 Block Sand to Level Surface

4C6 Prepare Adjacent Panels for Blending

4C7 Apply Caulking and Seam Sealers

4C8 Apply Chip resistant Coatings

4C9 Mask for Refinishing

Automotive Repair and Refinishing 2

Course Outline

All projected time schedules are subject to change in order to facilitate unscheduled school activities, accommodations and differentiated learning styles of individual students.

Second Semester AR&R 1

Tinting Unit 4E

Week 1-44E1 Apply Knowledge of the Characteristics of Color

4E2 Plot solid colors

4E3 Plot Metallic colors

4E4 Test Color Match

4E5 Apply Knowledge of Color Movement and Tint to Obtain Blendable Match

Applying the Finish Unit 4F

Week 5-114F1 Prepare the surface for the Topcoat System

4F2 Apply Primer-Sealer

4F3 Apply a Single-stage finish

4F4 Apply Base-coat/Clear-coat Finish

4F5 Apply Tri-coat Finish

Blending Unit 4G

Week 12- 154G1 Preparing to Blend

4G2 Blend a Single-stage Finish

4G3 Blend a Base-coat/Clear-coat Finish

4G4 Blend a Tri-coat Finish

Solving Paint Application Problems Unit 4H

Week 16-184H1 Paint Application Problems caused by contamination

4H2 Paint Defects Caused by Spraying techniques

4H3 Paint Application Problems caused by drying and Curing

4H4 Paint Problems caused by Improper Preparation

Automotive Repair and Refinishing 3

Course Outline

All projected time schedules are subject to change in order to facilitate unscheduled school activities, accommodations and differentiated learning styles of individual students.

Students will use sections of this semester to review and refresh themselves on areas of previous instruction to improve skill and knowledge.

First Semester AR&R 2 (10:10-12:13)

Safety Review

Week 1-21A1 Understand Safety Practices related to personal protection, shop and equipment usage

MIG (GMAW)WeldingUnit 3A

Week 3-93A1 Heat Joining Processes

3A2 Welding Safety Practices

3A3 The MIG Welder

3A4 Tuning the MIG Welder

3A5 Butt Joint with backing weld

3A6 Fillet Weld Lap Joint

3A7 Plug Weld

TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas Welding) Aluminum Welding

Week 10-143C3 Set-up and Tune MIG Welder for Aluminum

3C4 Complete Aluminum Repairs with MIG Welder

3C5 Set-up and Tune TIG Welders for Aluminum

3C6 Complete Aluminum Repairs with TIG Welder

Quarter Panel Replacement

Week 15-181G1 Plan Quarter Panel Replacement

1G2 Remove Damaged Quarter Panel

1G3 Prepare Surfaces for Quarter Panel Installation.

Automotive Repair and Refinishing 3

Course Outline

All projected time schedules are subject to change in order to facilitate unscheduled school activities, accommodations and differentiated learning styles of individual students.

Students will use sections of this semester to review and refresh themselves on areas of previous instruction to improve skill and knowledge.

Second Semester AR&R 2 (10:10-12:13)

Restoring Corrosion Protection Unit 2E

Week 1-52E1 Understanding Corrosion Principles and Factory corrosion Protection

2E2 Repair Methods and Materials for Corrosion Protection

2E3 Protecting Enclosed interior Surfaces

2E4 Protecting Welding Areas and Exposed Seams

2E5 Protecting Exposed Interior Surfaces

2E6 Protecting Exposed Exterior Surfaces, Trim and Accessories

Moveable Glass and Hardware Unit 1H

Week 6-91H1 Remove and Install Door Glass

1H2 Remove and Install Hinged Glass Installations

1H3 Diagnose and Repair Air and Water Leaks

SMC Repairs Unit 6E

Week 10-186E1 SMC Repair Tools and Materials

6E2 One-Sided SMC Repairs

6E3 Two-Sided SMC Repairs

6E4 SMC Panel Replacement and Sectioning

6E5 SMC Door Skin Replacement

EXTRAS

Door Skin and Intrusion Beam Replacement Unit 1F

Week ??1F1 Straighten damaged Door Frame.

1F2 Remove and Replace Welded Door Skins

1F3 Remove and Replace Bonded Door Skins

1F4 Remove and Replace Intrusion Beams

Moveable Glass and Hardware Unit 1H

1H4 Remove and Install Sunroofs

1H5 Remove and Install Convertible Tops

Structural Repair Damage Analysis Unit 2A

Week ??2A4 Diagnose vehicle Length and Width Damage with Tram Gauge

2A5 Diagnose Centerline Misalignment with Centering Gauges

2A6 Diagnose Vehicle Height Damage with Datum Line Gages

2A7 Diagnose Damage with Universal Measuring System

2A8 Diagnose Damage with Dedicated Fixture System

2A9 Diagnose Damage with Computerized Measuring System

Straightening Structural Parts Unit 2B

Week ??2B1 Mount and anchor Vehicle to Pulling System

2B2 Select and understand How to use Various Types of Pulling Equipment

2B3 Apply Knowledge of working with High Strength Steel (HSS)

2B4 Apply Cold and Hot Stress Method

2B5 Pull and Straighten Front end Damage

2B6 Pull and Straighten Rear end Damage

2B7 Pull and Straighten Side Damage

2B8 Pull and Straighten Roof Damage

Full or Partial Panel Replacement unit 2C

Week??2C1 Understand the Principles of Full or Partial Panel Replacement

2C2 Select and Understand the Use of Various Types of Joints Used in Sectioning

2C3 Repair and Replace a Rail Assembly

2C4 Repair of Replace Rail Sections

2C5 Repair or Replace Rocker Panel

2C6 Repair of Replace an A-Pillar

2C7 Repair of Replace a B-Pillar

2C8 Repair of Replace Floor Pan and Trunk Floor

2C9 Complete a Full Body Section Repair

EXTRAS

Stationary Glass Replacement Unit 2D

Week ??2D1 Identify and Select Different Types of Automotive Glass

2D2 Select and Understand How to Use Stationary Glass Removal Tools

2D3 Remove Stationary Glass Using Full or Partial Cutout Methods

2D4 Select and understand How to Use Stationary Glass Adhesives

2D5 Install Stationary Glass

2D6 repair Stationary Glass

Cutting and Heating Process Unit 3B

Week ??3B1 Oxyacetylene Welding

3B2 Braze Body Panels

3B3 Oxyacetylene Cutting Sheet Metal Panels

Advanced Welding Methods Unit 3C

Week ?? 3C1 Set-up and Tune Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welders (STRSW)

3C2 Spot Weld Sheet Steel with Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welders (STRSW)

3C7 Complete Aluminum Welds with Oxyacetylene Welder

Finish Defects: Causes and Cures Unit 4I

Week ?? 4I1 Identify Paint Film Defects, Causes, And Cures

4I2 Surface Defects in Finish

Detailing Unit 4J

Week ??4J1 Remove Overspray and Perform Final Finishing

4J2 Clean Exterior of Vehicle

4J3 Clean Interior of Vehicle

4J4 Apply Decals and Stripes

EXTRAS

Plastic Identification and Repair Decisions Unit 6A

Week ??6A1 Identify Automotive Plastics

6A2 Make Repair and Replace Decisions

Adhesive Repairs Unit 6B

Week ??6B1 Select and understand Adhesive Repair Methods, Tools and Materials

6B2 Prepare the Surface for Adhesive Repairs

6B3 Repair Interior and Exterior Plastics with Two-Part Adhesives, With and without Reinforcement

Plastic Welding Repairs Unit 6C

Week ??6C1 Select and Understand how to use Plastic welding Methods, Tools and Materials

6C2 Set-up, Maintain, and Use a Hot-Air Welder

6C3 Repair Plastic Parts using Airless Welding

Repair Patted Dashes Unit 6D

Week ??6D1 Remove Dents from Padded Dashes

6D2 Repair Padded Dashes by Welding

Refinishing of Plastics Unit 6F1

Week ??6F1 Retexture Plastics After Repairs

6F2 Refinish Plastics After Repairs

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