TRAINING PLAN

FOR

Auto Body Repair

Outline

Includes straightening bent bodies, removing dents and replacing damaged parts of automobiles and trucks. Determine damage, what is to be restored and how to restore it.

Tasks

1. Damage Repair
performed performed observed
alone with help
Determine the direction of the force of impact _____ _____ _____

Perform visual inspection ___ _____ _____
Check shifted panels and hidden damage ___ _____ _____
Inspect alignments, electrical components, suspension and steering ___ _____ _____
Analyze type of construction and damage ___ _____ _____
Unlock metal in damaged areas ___ _____ _____
Reshape to original contour and level for filling work ___ _____ _____
Apply plastic filler to fix material ___ _____ _____
Form sheet metal patches by measuring and prefitting ___ _____ _____
Removing paint from areas to be repaired ___ _____ _____
Attaching patches; welding and riveting ___ _____ _____
Installing and preparing for fitting

Heating, hammering, smoothing and cooling areas ___ _____ _____

Operate frame straightener, placing auto on stand, and perform pulls ___ _____ _____

Inspecting for correct measurements and body ___ _____ _____

contours ___ _____ _____

Repairing and aligning frame to manufacturing ___ _____ _____

specifications ___ _____ _____

Replace frame assembly ___ _____ _____

2. Removal and Replacement of Components ___ _____ _____

Outer quarter panel ___ _____ _____

Rear quarter wheel housing ___ _____ _____

Hood and grill assembly ___ _____ _____

Front and back fender welding and bolting ___ _____ _____

Windshield and rear glass ___ _____ _____

Cowl panels, centre pillars and gas tanks ___ _____ _____

Door locks and glass ___ _____ _____

3. Refinishing Procedures

performed performed observed

alone with help

Washing and dewaxing vehicles ___ _____ _____

Removal of decorative features ___ _____ _____

Determine type of finish to be used ___ _____ _____

Refinishing surfaces with sanding block, power sander or sandpaper ___ _____ _____

Mix and reduce refinishing materials ___ _____ _____

Treat bare metal and remove rust ___ _____ _____

Mask, clean and position tape for lacquer ___ _____ _____

Applying primer, putty, conditioning metal and layering coats ___ _____ _____

Refinish with thinner, sealer, spray booth, spray guns and blowing and tacking equipment ___ _____ _____

Refinish with acrylic enamel, polyurethane enamel and acrylic lacquer and base coat clear coat systems ___ _____ _____

blending in paints ___ _____ _____

Stripe and decal applications ___ _____ _____

4. Techniques

Repair fiberglass panel scratches, gouges and cracks ___ _____ _____

Replace fiberglass panels ___ _____ _____

Replace storage batteries, electrical units and splice broken wires ___ _____ _____

Replace and adjust headlights and other bulbs ___ _____ _____

Clean, remove and replace seat and interior trim ___ _____ _____

5. Shop Management

Write estimates on estimate sheets ___ _____ _____

Use collision manuals ___ _____ _____

Understand filing and recording procedures ___ _____ _____

Verify insurance coverage ___ _____ _____

Obtain parts and materials ___ _____ _____

Maintain tools and equipment ___ _____ _____

Establish and follow safety regulations ___ _____ _____

ADDITIONAL TASKS

Equipment Used

Hammer and Dolly _____

Locking and pliers _____

Files _____

Bumper brackets _____

Electric and pneumatic grinders _____

Polishers _____

Power drills _____

Pneumatic impact tools _____

Riveter _____

Hydraulic jack and lift _____

Air compressor _____

Sanding blocks and discs _____

Spray booths and guns _____

Oxyacetylene welding equipment _____

Frame and tram gauges _____

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Glass Installation

1. Damage Repair
	performed	performed	observed
	alone	with help
Determine the direction of the force of impact	_____	_____	_____
Perform visual inspection	___	_____	_____
Check shifted panels and hidden damage	___	_____	_____
Inspect alignments, electrical components, suspension and steering	___	_____	_____
Analyze type of construction and damage	___	_____	_____
Unlock metal in damaged areas	___	_____	_____
Reshape to original contour and level for filling work	___	_____	_____
Apply plastic filler to fix material	___	_____	_____
Form sheet metal patches by measuring and prefitting	___	_____	_____
Removing paint from areas to be repaired	___	_____	_____
Attaching patches; welding and riveting	___	_____	_____
Installing and preparing for fitting
Heating, hammering, smoothing and cooling areas	___	_____	_____
Operate frame straightener, placing auto on stand, and perform pulls	___	_____	_____
Inspecting for correct measurements and body	___	_____	_____
contours	___	_____	_____
Repairing and aligning frame to manufacturing	___	_____	_____
specifications	___	_____	_____
Replace frame assembly	___	_____	_____
2. Removal and Replacement of Components	___	_____	_____
Outer quarter panel	___	_____	_____
Rear quarter wheel housing	___	_____	_____
Hood and grill assembly	___	_____	_____
Front and back fender welding and bolting	___	_____	_____
Windshield and rear glass	___	_____	_____
Cowl panels, centre pillars and gas tanks	___	_____	_____
Door locks and glass	___	_____	_____

3. Refinishing Procedures
	performed	performed	observed
	alone	with help
Washing and dewaxing vehicles	___	_____	_____
Removal of decorative features	___	_____	_____
Determine type of finish to be used	___	_____	_____
Refinishing surfaces with sanding block, power sander or sandpaper	___	_____	_____
Mix and reduce refinishing materials	___	_____	_____
Treat bare metal and remove rust	___	_____	_____
Mask, clean and position tape for lacquer	___	_____	_____
Applying primer, putty, conditioning metal and layering coats	___	_____	_____
Refinish with thinner, sealer, spray booth, spray guns and blowing and tacking equipment	___	_____	_____
Refinish with acrylic enamel, polyurethane enamel and acrylic lacquer and base coat clear coat systems	___	_____	_____
blending in paints	___	_____	_____
Stripe and decal applications	___	_____	_____
4. Techniques
Repair fiberglass panel scratches, gouges and cracks	___	_____	_____
Replace fiberglass panels	___	_____	_____
Replace storage batteries, electrical units and splice broken wires	___	_____	_____
Replace and adjust headlights and other bulbs	___	_____	_____
Clean, remove and replace seat and interior trim	___	_____	_____
5. Shop Management
Write estimates on estimate sheets	___	_____	_____
Use collision manuals	___	_____	_____
Understand filing and recording procedures	___	_____	_____
Verify insurance coverage	___	_____	_____
Obtain parts and materials	___	_____	_____
Maintain tools and equipment	___	_____	_____
Establish and follow safety regulations	___	_____	_____

Hammer and Dolly	_____
Locking and pliers	_____
Files	_____
Bumper brackets	_____
Electric and pneumatic grinders	_____
Polishers	_____
Power drills	_____
Pneumatic impact tools	_____
Riveter	_____
Hydraulic jack and lift	_____
Air compressor	_____
Sanding blocks and discs	_____
Spray booths and guns	_____
Oxyacetylene welding equipment	_____
Frame and tram gauges	_____