Students learn techniques to prepare various surfaces for various refinishes. Techniques for masking vehicles for primer and paint are also a focus of this course.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Corrosion Protection
- Refinishing Overview
- Starting the Refinish Plan
- Masking
- Undercoats
- Finish Removal
- Surface Preparation
- Waterborne Refinishing Materials: Refinish Prep Considerations for Waterborne Materials
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70549 |
October 14, 2026 to November 10, 2026 |
Lab Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 72600 |
October 14, 2026 to November 6, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40435 |
February 8, 2027 to March 3, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.