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.