Standard

 

ACR 135 - Tint and Match Colors

Course Description

Introduces methods and techniques used in the process of color matching and production. Topics include: tinting methods, gun techniques, variables adjustments, color flip-flop determination and correction, and reduction procedures.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Tinting Methods

Class

2

Gun Techniques

D. Lab

8

Variables Adjustments

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Color Flip-Flop Determination and Correction

Credit

6

Reduction Procedures

 

 

 

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

ACR 131, ACR 132, ACR 133, or ACR 134

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

TINTING METHODS

4

16

0

Theory

Explain the theory in relation to the importance of tinting procedures and techniques.

 

 

 

GUN TECHNIQUES

4

16

0

Distance

Speed

Configurations

Demonstrate the ability to use gun techniques such as distance, speed and various configurations.

 

 

 

VARIABLES ADJUSTMENTS

4

16

0

Effects

Demonstrate control adjustments and their effects in reference to tinting.

 

 

 

COLOR FLIP FLOP DETERMINATION AND CORRECTION

4

16

0

Variables

Explain the effects of light, position and depth perception to include various angles as they relate to color determination.

 

 

 

REDUCTION PROCEDURES

4

16

0

Differentiation techniques

Demonstrate the ability to discriminate between various reductions and the adverse effect for the purpose of tinting.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

Chudy, H. T. (1988). The complete guide to automotive refinishing (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Crouse, W. H., & Anglin, D. L. (1980). Automotive body repair and refinishing. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Deroche, A. G. (1988). Automotive collision estimating and repair. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Deroche, A. G. (1988). Automotive refinishing handbook. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Duenk, L. G., et al. (1984). Auto body repair. Encino, CA: Bennett & McKnight.

I-CAR. (1984). Unibody auto collision repair (Series 1-9). Des Plaines, IL: Author.

Refinish Marketing Groups. (1985). Dupont auto refinishing handbook, student's workbook. Wilmington, DE: E. I. DuPont De Nemours.

Rhone, L. C., & Yates, R. (1984). Total ABR (2nd ed.). Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill.

Scharff, R. (1988). Motor auto body repair. Albany, NY: Delmar.

Sherwin Williams. (1988). Automotive finishes information. Atlanta: Author.

 

Audiovisuals

 

Cassettes Unlimited. (VCR Series). Roanoke, TX.

RMI Media Productions. (Year). (Three Titles). Paint safety, KABO4 introduction to paint; Color sanding compounding; and Paint gun operation. Shawnee Mission, KS: Author.