Paint Repair - General

Paint Repairs  

General  

In order to ensure that paint repair operations proceed efficiently, the relevant work factors - from vehicle reception until its return - must be carefully observed. 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. Inform customer; assess main and additional operations. Estimate cost and produce work order. Read Labour Time Guide correctly; carry out contract 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 relevant processing regulations.  

Paint: (painter)  

Read work order carefully, assess damage, determine time of paint on vehicle from VIN plate, determine paint system. Co-ordinate sanding equipment to be used, select filler and filling materials according to economic considerations, determine economic paint application, utilise spray technique.