Vehicle paint technicians

consults vehicle colour code, chooses appropriate paint or mixes paint to achieve desired consistency and colour

AI-powered colour matching tools like Axalta's Colour Capture or PPG's PaintManager can identify vehicle colour codes from a photo and suggest mix formulas, but a technician still validates and fine-tunes the final mix.

cleans and maintains spray equipment, protective clothing and spraying booth

AI can assist with maintenance scheduling and logging equipment servicing intervals, but the physical cleaning and inspection of spray guns and booths requires hands-on human effort.

uses hand or electrostatic spray gun to coat surfaces, adjusting nozzle and pressure valves of the gun as required

Spray gun operation requires skilled hand control, real-time pressure adjustment, and tactile feedback across complex 3D surfaces that current robotic spray systems only handle in highly controlled factory settings, not repair shops.

applies vinyl stickers and wraps to the bodywork of vehicles

Applying vinyl wraps demands manual dexterity, heat management, and judgement around curves and edges that no current AI-driven tool can replicate in a workshop environment.

applies masking material to protect areas not to be coated and removes any external fixtures

Applying and removing masking material requires precise physical dexterity and tactile judgment that robotic systems cannot yet reliably perform on varied vehicle shapes.

removes masking materials and refits external fittings after completion of spraying

Removing masking and refitting fixtures is a hands-on physical task requiring spatial awareness and care that remains entirely human-dependent.