Carry out spot repair activities on automotive vehicles

This standard is about the ability to undertake spot repair activities, to ensure a repair blends with the existing finish. The repair area will be confined to a local area.

P3.1 product data

P3.2 the vehicle manufacturer's technical data

P3.3 colour libraries

P3.4 spectrometer

P3.5 work instructions

P4 identify the body panel surfaces accurately prior to undertaking any refinishing work

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

P6 prepare all the refinishing systems and materials required following health and safety requirements and using:

P6.1 materials which conform to the specification required

P6.2 the manufacturer's approved method and equipment

P7 apply all refinishing systems and materials using approved tools and equipment and following:

P7.1 the manufacturer's instructions

P7.2 the correct methods and techniques

P7.3 the correct application techniques for managing colour and tone variables

P7.4 health and safety requirements

P8 identify the effects of static on the refinishing process, where applicable

P9 dry all refinishing applied materials following health and safety requirements and using:

P9.1 the manufacturer's approved method 

P9.2 the manufacturer's approved equipment

P10 ensure the finished product:

P10.1 meets the requirements of the manufacturer's warranty

P10.2 meets the refinishing specification required and customer needs

P10.3 blends with the existing finish

P10.4 is free from contaminants and defects

P11 dispose of waste materials to conform with legal and workplace requirements

P12 leave tools, equipment and work environment in a clean and serviceable condition, as appropriate

P13 complete all refinishing activities within the agreed timescale

P14 promptly report any anticipated delays in completion to the relevant person(s)

K5.1 the referral of problems 

K5.2 reporting delays to the completion of work 

K5.3 personal protection 

K6 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress 

K7 the relationship between time, cost and productivity

K8 the importance of promptly reporting anticipated delays to the relevant person(s) promptly 

K9 how to select, prepare, check, adjust and use all the tools and equipment required for vehicle refinishing operations 

K10 spray gun faults, their cause and their rectification 

K11 how to prepare refinishing systems and materials for use 

K12 the properties of refinishing systems and materials and the factors affecting their use 

K13 how to recognise damage to surfaces and ancillary fittings 

K14 how to interpret manufacturer's preparation schedules 

K15 how to prepare panels and parts adjacent to the area being painted 

K16 methods of protecting panels and parts adjacent to the areas being painted and the circumstances in which they should be used 

K17 how to find, interpret and use sources of information relevant to the refinishing of vehicles 

K18 how to apply top coat materials using spot repairs, avoiding contamination and defects 

K19 how to dispose of waste materials in compliance with any environmental requirements/legislation and workplace procedures

K20 how to work safely avoiding damage to vehicles, personal injury and injury to colleagues 

K21 the importance of following technical instructions and using approved methods of working (including the use of refinishing systems, materials and equipment)

K22 the implications of static when working with spot repair process

K23 how to minimize the spray area when carrying out spot repairs 

K24 the effect of the spray environment and natural environment on vehicle finishes 

K25 the importance of following manufacturers' instructions and using their approved methods of working (including the use of refinishing systems and materials and equipment)

K26 the consequences of failing to follow manufacturers' instructions. 

K27 the importance of working to agreed timescales and keeping others informed of progress and delays

K28 the implications of not following an agreed quality control process