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Collision Repair

General Masking

In this course, you will learn the proper use of specialty masking products to quickly protect the surfaces from getting painted in the most cost-effective manner. 
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30 Mins
General Masking

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About This Course

In this course, you will learn the proper use of specialty masking products to quickly protect the surfaces from getting painted in the most cost-effective manner.


Who is this for?

  • Role/Track: Refinish Technician, Estimator
  • Credential Offered: ASE CEU, I-CAR Industry Training Alliance

Course Benefits:

  • Expert Techniques: Learn professional masking techniques for achieving sharp paint jobs.
  • Quality Outcomes: Expect high-quality paint jobs with clean edges and minimal overspray.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Discuss masking machines and their benefits
  • Discuss types of masking tapes (fine line, aperture, foam)
  • Discuss the techniques used when masking a vehicle for refinish (back masking, lifting tape, trim masking, reverse masking)
  • Examine types of vehicle masking covers (paper uses and plastic sheeting and spray masking)
  • Discuss the proper considerations for removing masking

I-CAR KSA:

Apply Overspray Protection


ASE CEU:

0.05