Paint Repairs

Paint Repairs

 

General

 

In order to ensure that paint repair operations progress efficiently, the relevant work factors - from when the vehicle is received until when it is returned - must be observed with extra care.

As each workshop has its own structure, the operation plan suggested here is only a recommendation.

 

Reception: (Service Advisor)

 

Assess damage or blemishes. Consider possibilities and limitations of spray technique.

Motivate customer; assess main and additional operations.

Estimate cost and produce work order.

Read Time Allowance catalogue correctly; complete order conscientiously.

The body worker must provide the basis for a paintable surface so that the painter can carry out his/her work according to the paint stages and processing regulations in question.

 

Paint: (painter)

 

Read work order carefully.

Assess damage.

Determine vehicle paint type from vehicle identification plate.

Determine plastic type.

Coordinate sanding equipment to be used.

Select priming and filling materials according to economic considerations.

Determine economical paint application.

Utilize spray technique.