MEC2210 Touch-Up & Finishing

Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students determine and use the appropriate materials, tools and processes for minor surface repairs.
Prerequisite: MEC2200: Refinishing 1
Parameters: Access to spray equipment and related resources.
Supporting courses: MEC1160: Structures & Materials

Outcomes The student will:

1 practice safe handling, use and disposal of hazardous touch-up and finishing products
- 1.1 demonstrate knowledge of the safety precautions required for:
  - 1.1.1 feather edging with dual action orbital sanders
  - 1.1.2 handling of primer products and putties
  - 1.1.3 spraying primers
2 identify the techniques and products required to complete a minor surface repair
- 2.1 identify the imperfections in paint or freshly prepared surfaces; e.g., sand scratches, runs, dry spray, orange peel, bull’s eye, sags, chips
- 2.2 demonstrate the spot repair concepts, as required by industry, including colour matching concepts of two types of paint including:
  - 2.2.1 solids
  - 2.2.2 metallics
- 2.3 describe the advantages of the base/clear system of paint in colour matching
3 demonstrate the skills required to prepare and refinish a spot repair
- 3.1 perform a surface flaw repair of a painted panel, using sandpaper and compounds without repainting
- 3.2 prepare a panel for a spot repair and follow appropriate instructions in the application of primer and paint
- 3.3 show proper procedures in the application and sanding of putties
4 demonstrate basic competencies
- 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 4.1.1 communicate
  - 4.1.2 manage information
  - 4.1.3 use numbers
  - 4.1.4 think and solve problems
- 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 4.2.2 be responsible
  - 4.2.3 be adaptable
  - 4.2.4 learn continuously
  - 4.2.5 work safely
- 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 4.3.1 work with others
  - 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 5.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 5.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities