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STAR4Defense Certified Painter Training

STAR4Defense certified painter training is a 3-day course for military spray technicians. Training is broken down into three processes: classroom, in the booth, and VirtualPaint. Classroom is covered over the first and second day. This includes all of the basic information about coatings, spray guns, and techniques among other topics. In the booth painting is done all three days. The first time painters are in the booth is for the transfer efficiency pre-test, then day two gives them time to improve techniques and practice before the last day transfer efficiency post-test.

Hundreds of painters have gone through the course and improved results have always been seen. STAR4Defense focuses on comprehensive knowledge of the entire painting process and improving spray techniques. With proper training, painters are able to reduce the amount of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) being released into the environment, the amount of paint wasted during application, and the time spent in the paint booth. Being able to correctly apply coating also reduces the time and effort of completing rework and improves corrosion protection.

The above picture shows one of our instructors assisting a painter during the training program.

Technologies of STAR4D®

In order to provide painters with state-of-the-art training, STAR4Defense utilizes the LaserPaint and VirtualPaint into training. LaserPaint attaches to the spray gun and serves to maintain a consistent distance through the use of a laser. Maintaining this distance allows for proper overlap and control. LaserPaint is used in the booth during actual application, while on the other hand, the VirtualPaint is a training simulator providing painters with real world application, without the real world preparation, cleaning, or material usage. VirtualPaint allows for immediate feedback on spray techniques that painters can analyze to use when they step back into the booth.

The picture to the right shows an instructor looking on as a painter learns on the VirtualPaint system.