Vehicle Painter

Vehicle painters prepare surfaces of vehicles, match and mix colours, and apply primer and finishing coats of paint.

Vehicle painters may perform the following tasks:

• prepare surfaces to be painted by hand or machine
• mix and match paint by eye or by using computer technology to ensure correct colour match
• apply primer and finishing coats using spray guns and rub down surfaces between coats
• touch up paintwork and apply polish to vehicles
• remove masking papers before waxing and polishing finished paintwork
• paint signs or artwork on vehicles
• treat vehicles with rust-proofing chemicals.

• enjoy practical and manual work
• good hand-eye coordination
• normal colour vision
• no breathing-related problems
• no allergies to thinners or paints
• able to stand or bend for lengthy periods.

Personal Requirements:

Related Jobs:

• Industrial Spray Painter
• Metal Surface Finisher
• Panel Beater
• Vehicle Body Builder
• Vehicle Trimmer

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