Automotive Spray Painting Fundamentals Course
Master every stage of automotive spray painting, from surface prep and spray gun setup to color matching and defect correction. This course gives you the hands-on knowledge and technical skills that professional refinishers rely on every day. Whether you're entering the trade or sharpening your craft, you'll finish ready to deliver shop-quality results.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
You'll build a complete skill set covering automotive coatings chemistry, surface preparation, spray equipment operation, and professional application techniques. You'll learn how to mix and match colors using industry tools, apply primers, basecoats, and clearcoats correctly, and troubleshoot the full range of common paint defects. The course also covers plastic and composite refinishing, waterborne coating systems, and specialty finishes. You'll study shop safety, environmental compliance, and workflow management to operate efficiently and professionally. By the end, you'll have the technical foundation to handle spot repairs, full panel refinishes, and complete vehicle repaints.
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Develop skills
- Spray Gun Setup and Operation: Adjust fluid, fan, and air pressure for consistent, professional results.
- Surface Preparation Mastery: Sand, clean, and mask substrates to ensure flawless coating adhesion.
- Color Matching and Tinting: Use spectrophotometers and tinting tools to achieve factory-accurate color matches.
- Paint Defect Diagnosis and Correction: Identify, troubleshoot, and repair runs, orange peel, and adhesion failures.
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