Standard

 

ACR 136 - Detailing

Course Description

Introduces the methods and techniques used in detailing a refinished automotive surface.  Topics include: finish analysis, color sanding, polishes and glazes, cleaning vehicle, and decal and stripes.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Finish Analysis 

Class

1

Color Sanding

D. Lab

2

Polishes and Glazes

P. Lab/O.B.I.

2

Cleaning Vehicle

Credit

2

Decal and Stripes

 

 

 

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

ACR 134

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

 

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

 

FINISH ANALYSIS

 

2

4

0

 

Types     

Determine type of finish, i.e., base coat, clear coat, acrylic enamel, etc.

 

 

 

 

 COLOR SANDING

 

2

4

6

 

 Types and Procedures

Identify types of sand paper, proper grit for specific finish, and type of backing pad for finish defect, and demonstrate this technique using proper safety guidelines

 

 

 

 

 POLISHES AND GLAZES

 

4

6

6

 

 Types and Procedures

Identify proper equipment and materials, i.e., type of buffing and polishing pads, and demonstrate proper techniques to avoid damage to final finish using proper safety guidelines.

 

 

 

 

 CLEANING VEHICLE

 

1

3

6

 

 Procedures

Identify soaps and cleaner for various car auto parts, use pressure washer and car cleaner properly and adhering to safety guidelines.

 

 

 

 

 DECAL AND STRIPES

 

1

3

2

 

 Procedures

Select position on vehicle, matching it to interior correctly, end stripes.  Use proper technique for adding decal, and avoid bubbles.  These procedures should be done adhering to safety guidelines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Books

 

Jacobs, David H. (1995). Ultimate Auto Detailing. Osceola, WI: Motorbooks International.

 

Audiovisuals

 

Car Renew. (1990). Auto Detailing Problems. Westfield, IN: Author.

Car Renew. (1990). Professional Auto Detailing. Westfield, IN: Author.

Duffy, James E. (1998). Painting Problems, Buffing & Detailing. Albany, NY: Delmar.