Auto Body Repair & Refinishing (TB)

TB 112 AUTO AND PAINT SHOP SAFETY
Credits: 1
Term: (F)

A departmental orientation for new students in classroom and lab policies and procedures will be conducted in this course. Specialized tools used in the auto repair industry, shop safety, paint guns, hydraulic equipment, and air compressors, the proper use and care of personal safety equipment, and the safe handling and disposal of various chemicals are introduced.

 

TB 130 BASIC AUTO CONSTRUCTION
Credits: 2
Term: (F)

This course will introduce students to the automotive body-repair business. Technical aspects of the auto design, the construction materials, as well as the classroom study of damage classification and repair techniques will be introduced. The theory and practice of welding thin gauge mild steel with a MIG welder will be taught.

 

TB 134 CORRECTING SHEET METAL
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: TB 130

Theory and practice in manipulative skills are given in this course. Students will receive instruction and lab experience in roughing, bumping metal, shrinking, fillers and sanding.

 

TB 136 CORRECTING COLLISION DAMAGE
Credits: 5
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: TB 134

This course involves the study of impact forces and the transfer of energy through a vehicle. Students will study the unit-body and full-framed vehicle locating primary and secondary damage.

 

TB 141 SURFACE PREPARATION AND UNDERCOATS
Credits: 3
Term: (F)

Beginning students in refinishing will be given theory and laboratory experience with metal conditioners, wax and grease removers, and primers. Students will work with lab test panels only.

 

TB 142 TOP COAT APPLICATION
Credits: 3
Term: (F)

Students will study top coats including clear coating, metallic colors, and sealers. Students will work with lab test panels only.

 

TB 150 PAINT REMOVAL
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: TB 141

Students will evaluate and study the condition of old paint film and its thickness as well as analyze the most efficient way of removal using chemical strippers, bead blasters, or mechanical sanders.

 

TB 153 OVERALL REFINISHING
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: TB 142

This course includes a comprehensive study of auto refinishing techniques. Students will develop skills in sanding and masking operations used to properly refinish a complete automobile with acrylic enamel.

 

TB 154 PAINT PROBLEMS
Credits: 1
Term: (S)
Co requisite: TB 153

Students will participate in laboratory practice and preparation to determine the causes of various paint failure due to break down, improper preparation, incompatible materials, wrong use of materials, or poor spray techniques.

 

TB 220 FIBERGLASS AND PLASTIC REPAIR
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: TB 136

Students will study repair and replacement of fiberglass and S.M.C. panels. Students will gain practical experience in welding procedures for soft, and rigid plastics. They will identify the various types of plastics used in the construction of internal and external body panels. Students will learn to use flexible fillers, primers and paints.

 

TB 243 PANEL REPLACEMENT
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Prerequisite: TB 136

This course will give students practical experience in removal and replacement of weld on panels, door skins, and rocker, quarter and top panels.

 

TB 245 PRODUCTION BODY REPAIR
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: TB 243

In this course, students’ work will be compared to industry flat rate charges used when repairing damage. The learning experiences are simulated to on-the-job work conditions stressing quality and shop flat-rate time. Students will be expected to function as an employer would expect in areas such as dependability, working independently, and customer relations.

 

TB 246 TOTAL BODY REBUILDING AND SECTIONING
Credits: 3
Term: (S)

This course covers the theory and practice in the use of body measuring equipment including tram gauges and centering gauges. Students will use frame and body pull systems to return a lab vehicle to its proper dimensions and will study the theory of full-body sectioning and proper use of recycled parts.

 

TB 248 SPOT REPAIR AND BLENDING
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Co requisite: TB 153

Students will have the opportunity in this course to obtain practical experience in color sanding, compounding, masking, and blending methods used in spot repairing.

 

TB 249 PAINT FORMULATION AND TINTING
Credits: 3
Term: (F)
Co requisite: TB 248

This course provides instruction and practice in the process of mixing paint from tinting colors. Assigned lab projects will give students the opportunity to mix, adjust, and tint to match the existing color.

 

TB 250 PRODUCTION REFINISHING
Credits: 3
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: TB 249

Emphasis in this course will be on refining skills and increasing productivity and will be timed for comparison with industry standards.

 

TB 254 SPECIALTY FINISHES
Credits: 1
Term: (S)
Prerequisite: TB 253

This course provides instruction and practical experience in custom finishes as well as new production applications. Students will receive instruction and lab experience using gel-coating, metal flake, pearl, and candy.

 

TB 255 ESTIMATING COLLISION DAMAGE
Credits: 3
Term: (S)

This course will focus on instruction in the procedures of estimating collision and refinishing repairs. A study will be made of parts catalogs, flat-rate manuals, and computer estimation programs.