May 30, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

CT 210 - Automotive Refinishing Basics


Credit Hours: 2

This lecture/lab course will involve the primary steps in the refinishing process. Topics included will be preparation for topcoat, undercoat classification, and application, aspects of color theory, and solvent and water-born topcoat systems.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. explain the aspects of color theory;
  2. interpret the information found in Technical Data Sheets;
  3. properly prepare different substrates for topcoat application;
  4. know the different undercoat classifications and the various methods of application; and
  5. locate the vehicle’s paint code.


F/S (S)