Deck 21: Spray Techniques

Question 1

Technician A says that a paint suit will protect the paint finish from contamination. Technician B says that a paint suit will protect the technician from contamination. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Technician A says a "figure 8" pattern is caused by the material in the gun being too thick. Technician B says excessive air pressure can cause the "figure 8" pattern. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor b

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Technician A says lead and lag are the areas on the panel where the painter pulls and releases the trigger sometimes too early and others too late. Technician B says when reverse blending the first coat covers te largerst area and the second and third each cover a smaller area respectively. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Technician A says each refinishing product brougt into the shop is required to have a corresponding MSDS. Technician B says that gun distance varies depending upon the gun type being used. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A not B

Question 5

Transfer efficiency measures how efficiently the paint is transferred from the gun to the part being coated.

Question 6

Some spray application techniques call for medium wet coats.

Question 7

Clearcoat provides ____________________ against the ultra violet rays from the sun.

Question 8

Technician A says that streaking is more likely to occur in a metallic color than a solid one. Technician B says that streaking does not occur in solid colors. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 9

A slightly mismatched color may be ____________________ by stepping out the coats.

Question 10

A refinish technician will always need to spray finish to a full wet coat. AAA

Question 11

Technician A says that when arcing the gun excessively, the finish will not have an even film build. Technician B says streaking in the finish can be caused by excessive gun pitch. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 12

The measurement of how much paint is applied to the paint job from a spray gun is called Transfer ____________________.

Question 13

When applying color using the panel painting technique, gun angles must be kept perpendicular to the panel, with the proper distance maintained at all times.

Question 14

Technician A says the final air pressure adjustment should be made at the spray booth wall regulator. Technician B says air pressure is one of the most important spray gun settings that affect atomization. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 15

Blending is the stepping out of color to ____________________ a slight color mismatch.

Question 16

Even colors that are severely mismatched can be successfully blended.

Question 17

HVLP stands for High Volume Low ____________________.

Question 18

Technician A says that if overlap is too wide (less than 50%), runs are likely to occur. Technician B says that if overlap is excessive (more than 50%), dry spray may occur. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 19

Technician A says that when adjusting a spray gun, the most accurate place to read pressure is at the wall regulator. Technician B says that when adjusting a spray gun, the most accurate place to read pressure is at the air cap. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 20

Technician A says that when spraying larger areas the technician should choose a clear (or sometime its additives) that cures more quickly. Technician B says sprayout coverage stickers resemble a checker flag and are used to determine the number of coats required to obtain full color coverage. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 21

Name the most common type of unwanted texture, and explained the main causes and remedies for it.

Question 22

Describe the steps and order needed for proper spray gun adjustment.

Question 23

What is gun triggering, and why should a technician use it?

Question 24

Define atomization.

Question 25

A vehicle is about to be refinished. The left fender, which is new, will be finished, and the hood and front door will be blended. Describe the plan of attack needed for refinishing this vehicle with basecoat/clearcoat finish.