MARR 33 - Marine Finish Systems
This course covers the fundamental techniques involved in the application of modern marine finishes. Projects stress proper and efficient surface preparation. Hands-on experience in the use of the siphon gun, pressure pot system, and HVLP systems is also included.
Contact: 120 hours lecture/lab per term
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of MARR 33, the student will be able to:
- Perform refinish survey to determine scope of work.
- Perform surface preparation including selection of tools and abrasives.
- Calculate material cost of refinishing project
- Perform brightwork finishing and refinishing.
- Calculate air compressor requirements for finish systems and identify function of the air delivery system components.
- State and perform safety checks of Breathing Air System.
- Perform set-up and adjustment of Siphon Gun, Conventional Pressure Pot, and High Volume low-pressure Spray (HVLP) application systems including nozzle, needle, and air cap selection.
- Perform maintenance and clean up of equipment.
- Perform wet sanding and polishing of defects
- Perform maintenance of Spray Booth.