About the role
Vehicle painters are specialists in preparing and applying paint to various types of vehicles. They often work within the automotive industry or at workshops that perform repairs and repainting. Vocational training in vehicle painting is common to acquire the skills needed for the profession.Responsibilities
Vehicle painters are responsible for cleaning and sanding the vehicle surfaces, mixing paints for the correct color matching, and applying the paint. They must also protect the parts of the vehicle that should not be painted and perform finishing treatments. Quality control of the work done is an important part of their responsibilities.Skills and tools
Vehicle painters must have good knowledge of color mixing and application techniques. They use tools such as spray guns, sanding machines, and polishing machines. Manual dexterity, precision, and a good sense of aesthetics are important skills in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are plastreparationer, våtlackering and personbilslackering.