Repair minor paint defects on automotive vehicles

This standard is about conducting repairs to minor paint defects on automotive vehicles.

P4.1 product data

P4.2 work instructions

P5 prepare, check and adjust all the tools and equipment required, following manufacturer's instructions, prior to use

P6 correct defects using the approved tools, equipment and materials following:

P6.1 manufacturer’s instructions

P6.2 the correct methods and techniques

P6.3 health and safety requirements

P7 ensure the paint surface finish produced is free from contamination and defects

P8 dispose of waste materials to conform with legal, environmental and workplace requirements

P9 leave tools, equipment and work environment in a clean and serviceable condition, as appropriate

P10 complete all paint repair activities within the agreed timescale and to an agreed quality control process

P11 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant person(s) 

K5.1 the referral of problems

K5.2 reporting of delays to the completion of work

K5.3 personal protection

K6 the requirements for protecting the vehicle and contents from damage before, during and after repairing minor paint defects

K7 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress or delays

K8 the relationship between time, cost and productivity

K9 how to prepare, check and adjust all the tools and equipment required for the repair of minor paint defects

K10 how to use polishing machines, denibbing blocks and flatting equipment

K11 how to select, prepare and use compounds, flatting papers, polishes, pre-prepared paints and glazes

K12 the factors affecting the choice and use of materials

K13 how to identify the existing paint surface finish on which the defect has occurred

K14 how to identify minor paint defects, their cause and method(s) of rectification suitable for the paint surface finish

K15 how to carry out flatting, burnishing, polishing and touch-in techniques to correct minor paint defects

K16 how to prevent further paint damage during rectification

K17 how to dispose of waste materials in compliance with any environmental requirements/legislation and workplace procedures

K18 how to work safely avoiding damage to vehicles, personal injury and injury to colleagues

K19 the importance of cleaning prior to and after paint rectification work

K20 the importance of keeping equipment and materials clean and free from contamination during rectification work

K21 the implications of not following an agreed quality control process