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


Time & Location
Feb 27, 2023, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
NDSS, 245 Belleville Rd, Napanee, ON K7R 3M7, Canada
Scope
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.PURPOSE OF THE CONTEST:
Duration of contest
8:30 -2:30 pm6 hours at N.D.S.S.
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.