ACT 140 - Automotive Refinishing

    Recent Professors
    Maksim Kozlov, Galen L. Hartman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    ACT 100 and 120 with grades of "C" or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ACT 140
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course covers the principles and theories of paint finish application, tinting, color evaluation, and color adjustments. Topics include paint application techniques, new and emerging paint technologies, color identification, and interpreting vehicle color codes. This course also addresses multiple compliances with regulations as determined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Clean Air Act, and the Sacramento Municipal Air Quality Air Management District (SMAQMD) pertaining to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's).
    Usually Held
    Tue 7:15pm–10:20pm, Sat 8:00am–11:05am, Sun 12:00pm–3:05pm, Thu 7:15pm–10:05pm