Standard

R State Standard £ Institutionally Developed College: NA

ACR 2350 - 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	3
Gun Techniques	D. Lab	2
Variables Adjustments	P. Lab/O.B.I.	3
Color Flip-Flop Determination and Correction	Credit	5
Reduction Procedures

Prerequisite:
Corequisite:	ACR 1000, ACR 1020, and ACR 1300

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will be able to:	Hours
		Class	D. Lab	P. Lab/ O.B.I.
TINTING METHODS		6	4	6
Theory	Explain the theory in relation to the importance of tinting procedures and techniques.
GUN TECHNIQUES		6	4	6
Distance, Speed, and Configurations	Demonstrate the ability to use gun techniques such as distance, speed and various configurations.
VARIABLES ADJUSTMENTS		6	4	6
Effects	Demonstrate control adjustments and their effects in reference to tinting.
COLOR FLIP FLOP DETERMINATION AND CORRECTION		8	4	8
Variables	Explain the effects of light, position and depth perception to include various angles as they relate to color determination.
REDUCTION PROCEDURES		4	4	4
Differentiation techniques	Demonstrate the ability to discriminate between various reductions and the adverse effect for the purpose of tinting.

Suggested Resources

Media Print Audio/Visual Web Other
Print	Duffy, James E. Auto body repair technology (5^th Ed.). (2009). New York: Delmar – Cengage. Duffy, James E. Auto body repair technology (4^th Ed.). (2004). New York: Delmar Learning.
A/V	Color theory, application, tinting and blending: REF03 [CD-ROM]. (2002). Illinois: Inter-Industry Council on Auto Collision Repair [Producer and Distributor]. Refinishing supplement: EDS02 [CD-ROM]. (2007). Illinois: Inter-Industry Council on Auto Collision Repair [Producer and Distributor].

Posted: 08/20/09