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AUBR 227 - Custom Paint Applications


PREREQUISITES: AUBR 103 - Automotive Paint Fundamentals .
PROGRAM: Automotive Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

Provides instruction and interaction on application of custom finishes to metal and composite materials.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Demonstrate proper techniques for both shop and personal safety. (a, b, f, g)
  2. Demonstrate proper repair and surface preparation. (a, b, d, e, f, h, i)
  3. Apply basic design theories such as color, space and texture when planning a custom application. (a, b, d, e, f, i)
  4. Properly apply custom paints such as candy’s, pearls and flakes. (a, b, d, e, f, g, h, i)
  5. Determine the proper amount of paint needed for a specific job. (a, b, d, e, f, g, h, i)
  6. Understand the custom artwork process that includes gold-leaf, airbrush, hand pin striping, stenciling and marbleizing. (a, b, d, e, f, g, h, i)
  7. Apply clear coat application as interim and final coats. (a, b, d, e, f, g, h, i)
  8. Understand the final finishing process which includes final sanding, buffing, and polishing. (a, b, d, e, f, g, h, i)


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Shop safety
  • Custom painting
  • Surface preparation
  • Basic design principles
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Pricing
  • Promotion

 
GRADING POLICY

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)