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R State Standard £ Institutionally Developed College: NA

ACR 2360 - 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 decals 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 1000, ACR 1020

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will be able to:	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 cleaners for various car auto parts, use pressure washer and car cleaner properly and adhere to safety guidelines.
DECALS AND STRIPES		1	3	2
Procedures	Select position on the vehicle. Match color to the interior correctly. End stripes correctly.
	Use proper technique for adding decal, and avoid bubbles.
	These procedures should be done adhering to safety guidelines.

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	Detailing: REF04 [CD-ROM]. (2002). Illinois: Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair [Producer and Distributor].

Posted: 08/20/09