JUSTIN MORROW-RICKS

• Executed comprehensive paint preparation processes, including sanding, masking, priming, base coating, clear coating, and single-stage painting on diverse vehicle types.

• Worked in production-based collision repair environments handling both insurance and customer-pay repairs.

• Assisted with minor body repairs, surface correction, and panel preparation to ensure high-quality paint finishes.

• Maintained clean and organized work areas to improve shop efficiency and reduce cycle time.

• Performed final detailing, polishing, and delivery preparation to meet customer and shop quality standards.

• Collaborated with body technicians, estimators, and management to maintain workflow and production deadlines.

• Experienced using automotive sanding systems, spray equipment, buffers, and detailing tools.

• Performed high-volume vehicle detailing for dealership inventory and customer vehicles.

• Specialized in wet sanding, paint correction, machine polishing, and finish restoration.

• Removed paint defects, scratches, oxidation, and surface imperfections to restore showroom-quality finishes.

• Maintained strict quality standards on luxury vehicles while meeting demanding production expectations.

• Developed advanced knowledge of paint finishes, surface evaluation, polishing techniques, and defect correction.

• Prepared vehicles for delivery and ensured presentation standards consistent with a premium automotive brand.