Mon, Feb 27
|NDSS
Skills Competition - Auto Paint
Auto Paint Competition w/ Craig Sindall

Time & Location
Feb 27, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
NDSS, 245 Belleville Rd, Napanee, ON K7R 3M7, Canada
About the event
PURPOSE OF THE CONTEST: Students will demonstrate the painting skills involved in the automotive collision repair industry. Each competitor’s comprehension of auto refinishing repair terms, procedures and their ability to perform these tasks in a safe and professional manner will be evaluated.
Duration of contest
6 hours at N.D.S.S. 8:30 -2:30 pm
Competitors will be judged on their general knowledge of the automotive refinishing process with particular attention paid to:
Skills and Knowledge to be tested
• Prepare and refinish a plastic bumper
- Including the application of filler repair materials
- the application of cleaners, primer and paint
• Prepare and finish a small fender dent
- Including the application of repair materials
- the application of cleaners, primer and base paint
- the application of clear coat
- Read and follow written instructions
- including MSDS and TSB provided by the competition event chair
Equipment materials and clothing
Equipment and material provided by Limestone District School Board
- Waterborne technology will be used for this competition
- All clear coat products will be low V.O.C.
- Work table
- Protective equipment other than individual protective gear (PPE)
- Spray guns (Supplied by SATA)
- Air supplied respirators
- Disposable gloves (Nitrile)
- Dual action sanders and supplies
- Blow gun
- Hazardous spill kit
- Fresh air Respiratory protection
Equipment and material provided by the competitor
- Personal painters tools, blocks, applicators, file boards
- Painters coveralls
- Work place coveralls
Safety Equipment
List of required personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by competitors
- Safety Glasses with non-tinted clear
- Coveralls
- CSA approved Safety shoes
- Safety Gloves
- Welding helmet
- Dust Mask
- Leather gloves
- Hearing protection
- Charcoal filter respirator
Assessment
To be completed by judges selected by the competition chair
Point breakdown
Totals 1000
Repair a plastic bumper including use of material 200
Refinish plastic bumper including clean-up of work area using base/clear paint 300
Repair a dent on steel panel 200
Refinish steel panel using base/clear paint 300
Note to competitors; inappropriate use of material and or safety equipment may lead to point deduction and or disqualification.