What will you do?
You are also known as a car painter, a bodywork painter or a spray gun painter. You prepare the workstation and the vehicle, mix and prepare the paint, carry out the spraying and repair any paint defects. You also finish parts and surfaces, get the vehicle ready for delivery and keep your tools and workstation in good order.
- Determine the working method for the job
- Prepare the workstation and the vehicle
- Mix and prepare the paint
- Carry out the spraying on the bodywork
- Repair paint defects
- Get the vehicle ready for delivery
- Maintain the workstation, tools and work records
Skills to develop
- Skilled with a spray gun and colour matching
- Eye for a flawless, even finish
- Able to read work sheets and manufacturer guidelines
- Careful work with paints and chemicals
Your foundation for this occupation
Learn colour assessment, coating build-up and spray equipment. Lighting, mixing and application jointly affect the finish.
From preparation to your first day
Develop the practical skills
Practise on test panels with the specified product system under supervision. Compare colour and effect before treating the vehicle.
Check your work
Check coverage, texture and colour against adjoining panels. Follow booth, protection and product instructions.
How can you grow?
Specialise in colour matching, special finishes or quality control and progress to technical responsibility for painting.
Frequently asked questions
Is a colour code enough for a perfect match?
The code is a starting point. Variants, ageing and application can influence results; a test panel and visual comparison support the right choice.