713203 - Vehicle painter

Using solvents or other chemical substances, removes old paints or a damaged previous layer of paint. Applies paint base and smooths the surface. Mixes paints, obtains the desired color, paints vehicles or their parts with a sprayer. May polish painted surfaces.

Main activities

* remove remnants of old paints, use paint remover solvents or other chemical substances prepare the vehicle for painting;
* apply a paint base and smooth the surface;
* use painting brushes and sprayers designed to coat metal, plastic or wooden surfaces;
* cover surfaces that do not need to be painted;
* polish painted surface if requested by the client.

Characteristic competences

* prepare vehicles for painting, remove old paints using chemical substances for paint removal;
* repair damaged areas, select appropriate primer materials;
* cover glass and other areas that do not need to be painted;
* paint vehicles using painting equipment and methods;
* operate metal polishing equipment.