Body-to-Paint Department QC Handoff Form

Shop foreman handoff form used to verify bodywork is complete and the vehicle is ready to enter the paint department.

Handoff Details

• Repair Order Number
  Enter the shop repair order or RO number for this vehicle.
• Vehicle Identifier
  Enter the vehicle identifier used by the shop, such as year/make/model and last 6 of VIN if needed.
• Handoff Date
  Select the date the vehicle is being released from body to paint.
• Handoff Time
  Select the time the vehicle is ready for paint department intake.
• Prepared By
  Name of the technician or foreman completing the handoff.

Bodywork Completion Check

• Bodywork complete and ready for paint prep
  Select Yes only if all body repairs in scope are complete.
• Panel alignment checked
  Confirm panels, gaps, and fitment were checked before handoff.
• Fasteners, clips, and retainers verified
  Confirm all visible fasteners, clips, and retainers are installed correctly.
• Surface defects reviewed
  Confirm dents, waves, scratches, pinholes, and other defects were reviewed prior to paint.
• Bodywork Notes
  Document any items that still need attention or any special instructions for paint.

Paint Readiness Checklist

• Vehicle ready for masking and prep
  Select Yes if the vehicle can move into paint prep without additional body corrections.
• Trim and moldings removed where required
  Confirm removable trim, moldings, and related components have been removed as needed.
• Adjacent panels protected
  Confirm adjacent panels and surfaces are protected for paint prep.
• Parts ready for paint
  Select the parts that are ready to move forward with paint.
• Paint Prep Notes
  Add any instructions for the paint department, including masking concerns or special handling.

Exceptions and Follow-Up

• Follow-up required before paint
  Select Yes if any correction is needed before the vehicle can enter paint.
• Follow-up Items
  Select all items that need correction before paint.
• Follow-up Details
  Describe the issue, the area affected, and what needs to be completed before handoff.

Sign-Off

• QC Sign-Off
  Signature of the person approving the body-to-paint handoff.
• Paint Department Acknowledgment
  Optional acknowledgment from the paint department receiving the vehicle.
• What happens after I submit
  After submission, the handoff record is saved for shop tracking and the paint department can review the QC status, notes, and any follow-up items.