You will learn about the finishing and polishing aspects of a refinishing job.

In this module you will obtain an overview of the safety guidelines for body shops and the safety procedures for using automotive refinishing products.

You will obtain basic knowledge about separate working steps required for color reproduction, starting with influencing factors up to the creation of spray-outs. In addition, you will be introduced to various tools for color assessment.

You will acquire systematic insights into the different substrate materials/substrates (types of metal and plastic) and their pre-treatment with respect to cleaning and sanding. All products, methods and steps involved in the preparation process, up to and including the application of body filler,

Technicians are provided with a thorough explanation of the concept, set-up, targets, benefits and procedures of the minor paintwork damage processes. The minor paintwork damage process is designed for the repair of smaller scratches and minor stone-chipping damage.

You will acquire systematic insights into the application of new carbon panels for automotive refinishing. All products, methods and steps involved in the repair process with new panels are illustrated.

You will acquire basic knowledge about the products and application of the Mat Shade Concept processes prescribed for the refinishing process and for performing the R-M Mat Clearcoat application steps correctly.

You will acquire basic knowledge about the application of the processes and products, including the special clearcoats prescribed for the refinishing process and performing the R-M clearcoat application steps correctly. 

Acquisire conoscenze di base sull'utilizzo dei cicli e dei prodotti, tra cui l'esecuzione corretta dei vari passaggi per l'applicazione delle vernici trasparenti standard e speciali R-M.  

You will acquire basic knowledge about how to adjust a color as well as an overview of the different kinds of pigments and their specific characters.

Provides technicians with a thorough explanation of the color and paint preparation to avoid failures during the mixing process.

You will obtain a step-by-step explanation for color retrieval using the COLORMASTER System (short CM).

R-M’s COLORTRONIC 2 is a spectrophotometer that complements existing color-matching systems. The SHOP MASTER is used to integrate the spectrophotometer into the color-matching processes for the automotive refinishing segment.

You will acquire knowledge about how to find the right color with the spectrophotometer quickly.

You will acquire systematic insights into the application of solventborne direct-gloss topcoat for automotive refinishing.

You will learn how to use the Fast Repair Process to repair an approx. DIN A5-size damage site and a maximum of one to three panels.

You will acquire systematic insights into the concept, set-up, targets, benefits and procedures of the interior coating process, which enables customers to paint interior areas such as the engine compartment and trunk without using any clearcoat.

Technicians are provided with a thorough explanation of the concept and procedures of the preparation of the fade-out area as well as the preparation, if a complete re-painting of the color (color change) is requested. Thorough preparation is a very important basis for several following modules.

The UV Primer Filler Process is an easy and safe solution for repairing small to medium-size damage.

This guide will show you the “Quick way to mix!” If you need further assistance for detailed use of system, please get in contact with your local SHOP MASTER Experts. On further steps your SHOP MASTER expert can show you: How to manage your jobs Monitor your stock levels and ordering Managemen

You will acquire systematic insights into the application of waterborne, solvent-reduced two-stage topcoats for automotive refinishing.

You will acquire systematic insights into the application of waterborne three-stage topcoats for automotive refinishing. All of the products, methods and working steps are illustrated to enable you to achieve the best possible results as efficiently as possible.

You will acquire systematic insights into the application of waterborne four-stage topcoats for automotive refinishing. All of the products, methods and working steps are illustrated to enable you to achieve the best possible results as efficiently as possible.

Provides technicians with a thorough explanation of the Special Refinish Processes which are color related. These types of colors may be a market trend, or the car manufacturer may wish to have something striking or appealing for their brand. 

Provides technicians with a thorough explanation of the Special Refinish Processes which are color related. These types of colors may be a market trend, or the car manufacturer may wish to have something striking or appealing for their brand.