A vehicle painter with pre-treatment has the task of performing different activities in order to prepare vehicles for the painting process. This profession is often addressed to students who want to become vehicle painters. As a pre-finishing vehicle painter, you will usually work for a bodywork workshop, or a repairs workshop. You are responsible for different tasks, including the parts disassembly, polishing and preparation for spraying.
Pre-finishing workers
From filling to polishing.
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The preparation of painting includes the degreasing and masking of the parts, as well as the preparation of the vehicles after the painting process, being an essential task for a vehicle painter in charge of pre-treatments. This is a very important work as without a pre-treatment, one cannot paint vehicles. The profession of pre-finishing vehicle painter is not limited to vehicles, but also includes commercial vehicles, trailers and buses. The work of a pre-finishing vehicle painter can vary from one vehicle to another, but it always involved the preparation of the vehicles for painting. A pre-finishing vehicle painter can also help in painting vehicles. Generally, the pre-finishing vehicle painter trade is considered to be an entry level profession in the field of bodywork repairs, where trainees want to progress in order to become a vehicle painter.
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The companies we work with
Body shops and garages across the Netherlands that AKT Autoschade supplies tradespeople to.
Frequently asked questions about pre-processors
What a pre-processor does in the repair process and where the role fits in.
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What does a pre-processor do?
A pre-processor prepares a damaged vehicle for spraying, for example by sanding, filling and masking off parts that will not be painted. This preparation work has a big influence on the quality of the final paint finish once the vehicle reaches the spray booth. AKT Autoschade places pre-processors who can carry out this precise, detailed work independently.
When is a pre-processor brought in during a repair?
A pre-processor is generally brought in after the panel beating is done and before the vehicle goes into the spray booth, to get the surface ready for painting. If your workshop regularly needs this step between panel work and spraying covered, AKT Autoschade can place a pre-processor for a shorter or longer period, depending on your workload.
What is the difference between a pre-processor and a panel beater?
A panel beater restores the shape and structure of damaged bodywork, while a pre-processor prepares that surface afterwards for spraying by sanding and filling it. The two roles follow one another in the repair process and each require a different set of skills. AKT Autoschade places tradespeople for either role separately, depending on what your workshop needs.
Can a pre-processor progress into other work within vehicle repair?
Yes, working as a pre-processor is often seen as a solid basis for progressing into other roles, such as spraying, since both work with the same materials and quality standards. Under the ABU collective labour agreement phase system, a tradesperson can gradually develop toward a different role within vehicle repair while placed through AKT Autoschade.
