In this insightful episode of the “Ikigai” series, we look at the everyday life of a car painter in Malaysia who shares his philosophy on the importance and satisfaction derived from his work.
Despite the common perception that painting cars is a mundane and simplistic job, this episode uncovers what makes Jumpei Yamamoto enjoy his work so much that he has stuck to it over the last 25 years.
Yama-san as he is fondly called has accumulated a wealth of experience at companies like Mitsubishi Motors, Rock Paint Co. Ltd. and even as a Japanese civil servant teaching painting techniques for the Advanced Technical College Painting Course. Yes, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, he has served as a chief examiner for national qualifications in Japan.
The episode begins by addressing the common misconception surrounding the car painter’s job. Often viewed merely as mixing and applying colors, the painter explains how this perception overlooks the artistic and impactful nature of his work. The detailed explanation sheds light on how each stroke and choice of color plays a crucial role in the car’s overall appeal and the owner’s satisfaction.
Watch the episode to learn more about car spray painting and if you would like to get your car repainted by Yama-san’s team you can learn more about Carro Care’s spray paint service by clicking here.
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