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9780766862722

Auto Body Repair Technology

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  • ISBN13:

    9780766862722

  • ISBN10:

    0766862720

  • Edition: 4th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2003-03-04
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

The single most authoritative information resource available today, Auto Body Repair Technology, 4E explains all aspects of collision repair more clearly and in greater detail than any other collision repair book. Its 7 sections and 29 newly up-to-date chapters allow readers to gain modern professional skills as well as the technical know-how needed to tackle everything from initial collision evaluation through estimating and final paint detailing! Fully updated, all procedures incorporate the latest advances in materials and methods for doing competent repair work on late model vehicles. Valuable information on ASE certification and entrepreneurship is also included to guide readers to success in their first job and/or when starting their own auto body repair businesses.

Table of Contents

Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Features of the Text xv
SECTION I INTRODUCTION
Collision Repair: Introduction and Careers
3(18)
What Is Collision Repair?
3(3)
Body Shop Repairs
6(10)
Auto Body Careers
16(5)
Review Questions
19(2)
Vehicle Construction Technology
21(31)
Body and Chassis
21(2)
Vehicle Frame
23(2)
Major Body Sections
25(1)
Body Classifications
25(3)
Auto Body Repair History
28(3)
Unibody Panels
31(5)
Unibody Design Factors
36(7)
Body-Over-Frame Considerations
43(3)
Crash Testing
46(6)
Review Questions
50(2)
Service Information, Specifications, and Measurements
52(32)
Service Information
53(7)
Vehicle Identification
60(1)
Using Service Information
61(9)
Collision Repair Measurements
70(14)
Review Questions
82(2)
Hand Tool Technology
84(29)
General Purpose Tools
84(14)
Bodyworking Tools
98(10)
Body Surfacing Tools
108(2)
Hand Tool Safety
110(3)
Review Questions
111(2)
Power Tool Technology
113(28)
Air-Powered Tools
113(13)
Electric-Powered Tools
126(6)
Hydraulically Powered Shop Equipment
132(1)
Power Jacks and Straightening Equipment
133(2)
Hydraulic Tool Care
135(1)
Hydraulic Lifts
136(5)
Review Questions
139(2)
Compressed Air System Technology
141(15)
The Air Compressor
142(4)
Air and Fluid Control Equipment
146(4)
Compressor Accessories
150(2)
Air System Maintenance
152(1)
Air System Safety
153(3)
Review Questions
154(2)
Body Shop Materials and Fastener Technology
156(23)
Refinishing Materials
156(12)
Fasteners
168(11)
Review Questions
177(2)
Welding Equipment Technology
179(55)
MIG Welding
185(3)
MIG Welding Equipment
188(2)
MIG Operation Methods
190(6)
Basic Welding Techniques
196(8)
MIG Welding Galvanized Metals and Aluminum
204(2)
Testing the MIG Weld
206(1)
MIG Weld Defects
206(2)
Flux-Cored Arc Welding
208(1)
TIG Welding
209(1)
Resistance Spot Welding
209(9)
Other Spot Welding Functions
218(1)
Stud Spot Welding for Dent Removal
219(1)
Oxyacetylene Welding
219(4)
Brazing
223(4)
Soldering (Soft Brazing)
227(1)
Plasma ARC Cutting
227(7)
Review Questions
231(3)
Shop Safety and Efficiency
234(29)
Shop Accidents
235(2)
Personal Safety
237(8)
General Shop Safety Procedures
245(3)
Tool and Equipment Safety
248(3)
Fire Safety
251(4)
Hazardous Material Safety
255(2)
Good Shop Housekeeping
257(1)
Air Bag Safety
258(5)
Review Questions
259(4)
SECTION II ESTIMATING
Estimating Repair Costs
263(26)
The Estimate
263(6)
Part Prices
269(1)
Labor Costs
270(1)
Refinishing Time
271(1)
Estimate Total
272(2)
Computer Estimating
274(2)
Computer Database
276(1)
Estimating Sequence
277(6)
Vehicle Total Loss
283(6)
Review Questions
284(5)
SECTION III MINOR REPAIRS
Working Sheet Metal
289(24)
Automotive Sheet Metal
291(2)
Classifying Body Damage
293(1)
Analyzing Sheet Metal Damage
294(1)
Metal Straightening Techniques
295(9)
Metal Shrinking, Stress Relieving
304(3)
Working Aluminum Panels
307(1)
Paintless Dent Removal
308(5)
Review Questions
310(3)
Using Body Fillers
313(34)
Body Fillers
314(3)
Applying Body Filler
317(6)
Grating and Sanding Body Filler
323(12)
Repairing Paint Surface Imperfections
335(1)
Repairing Rust Damage
336(11)
Review Questions
343(4)
Repairing Plastics
347(25)
Types of Plastics
348(1)
Plastic Repair
349(1)
Chemical-Adhesive Bonding Techniques
349(9)
Plastic Welding
358(1)
Hot-Air Plastic Welding
358(1)
Airless Plastic Welding
359(1)
Ultrasonic Plastic Welding
359(1)
Plastic Welding Procedures
359(2)
Repairing Vinyl
361(1)
Ultrasonic Stud Welding
362(1)
Reinforced Plastic Repair
362(10)
Review Questions
370(2)
Hood, Bumper, Fender, Lid, and Trim Service
372(22)
How Are Fastened Parts Serviced?
372(2)
Hood Service
374(5)
Bumper Service
379(4)
Fender Service
383(2)
Grille Service
385(1)
Deck Lid and Hatch Service
385(3)
Truck Bed Service
388(1)
Sound-Deadening Pads
388(1)
Custom Body Panels
388(1)
Installing Body Trim and Moldings
389(5)
Review Questions
392(2)
Door, Roof, and Glass Service
394(32)
Vehicle Glass Technology
394(1)
Glass Service
395(10)
Servicing Doors
405(7)
Door Panel (Skin) Replacement
412(2)
Panel Adhesive Technology
414(1)
Door and Door Glass Adjustments
415(4)
Door Glass Service
419(3)
Rearview Mirror Service
422(1)
Roof Panel Service
422(4)
Review Questions
424(2)
Passenger Compartment Service
426(23)
Passenger Compartment Assemblies
426(2)
Interior Trim
428(1)
Roll Bars
429(1)
Seat Service
429(2)
Carpeting Service
431(2)
Dash Panel Service
433(4)
Console Service
437(1)
Instrument Cluster Service
437(2)
Headliner Service
439(1)
Locating Air and Water Leaks
440(4)
Rattle Elimination
444(5)
Review Questions
446(3)
SECTION IV MAJOR BODY FRAME REPAIRS
Body/Frame Damage Measurement
449(48)
Impact and Its Effects on a Vehicle
451(8)
Visually Determining the Extent of Impact Damage
459(1)
Measurement of Body Dimensions
460(1)
Gauge Measuring Systems
461(2)
Tram Gauges
463(7)
Centering Gauges
470(4)
Strut Centerline Gauge
474(1)
Diagnosing Damage Using Gauge Measuring Systems
475(3)
Universal Measuring Systems
478(2)
Computerized Measuring Systems
480(17)
Review Questions
495(2)
Unibody/Frame Realignment
497(39)
Realignment Basics
499(6)
Unibody/Frame Straightening Equipment
505(9)
Straightening and Realigning Techniques
514(1)
Measuring when Pulling
515(5)
Planning the Pull
520(2)
Making Pulls
522(1)
Executing a Pulling Sequence
523(6)
Stress Relieving
529(7)
Review Questions
532(4)
Welded Panel Replacement
536(43)
Welded Panels
536(4)
Removing Structural Panels
540(5)
Preparing Panels for Welding
545(10)
Structural Sectioning
555(12)
Sectioning Side Members (Frame Rails)
567(6)
Rear Impact Damage Repair
573(2)
Antirust Treatments
575(1)
Replacing Panels with Adhesives
575(4)
Review Questions
576(3)
Restoring Corrosion Protection
579(22)
What Is Corrosion?
580(2)
Causes for Loss of Factory Protection
582(2)
Anticorrosion Materials
584(2)
Basic Surface Preparation
586(1)
Corrosion Treatment Areas
587(1)
Corrosion Protection Primers
587(3)
Exposed Joints
590(2)
Exposed Interior Surfaces
592(2)
Exposed Exterior Surfaces
594(1)
Exterior Accessories
595(1)
Acid Rain Damage
596(5)
Review Questions
598(3)
SECTION V MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REPAIRS
Chassis Service and Wheel Alignment
601(67)
Powertrain Construction
601(15)
Suspension and Steering Systems
616(13)
Wheel Alignment
629(8)
Brake Systems
637(6)
Cooling Systems
643(6)
Heater Operation
649(1)
Air-Conditioning Systems
649(10)
Exhaust Systems
659(1)
Emission Control Systems
660(3)
Hose and Tubing Inspection
663(1)
Fuel System Service
663(5)
Review Questions
666(2)
Electrical/Electronic System Operation and Service
668(40)
Electrical Terminology
668(7)
Checking Electrical Problems
675(1)
Battery
676(2)
Electrical Diagnostic Equipment
678(4)
Electric Components
682(4)
Circuit Protective Devices
686(2)
Lighting and Other Electrical Circuits
688(9)
Electronic System Service
697(1)
Electronic Displays
697(1)
Computer Systems
698(10)
Review Questions
706(2)
Restraint System Operation and Service
708(27)
Seat Belt Systems
708(3)
Seat Belt Service
711(3)
Air Bag System Operation
714(14)
Servicing Air Bag Systems
728(1)
Roll Bar Service
729(6)
Review Questions
731(4)
SECTION VI REFINISHING
Refinishing Equipment Technology
735(53)
Spray Guns
736(8)
Equipment and Material Preparation
744(4)
Spray Gun Setup
748(6)
Using a Spray Gun
754(4)
Spray Gun Maintenance
758(3)
Spray Gun Troubleshooting
761(1)
Other Spray Systems
762(9)
Spray Booths
771(4)
Spray Booth Maintenance
775(3)
Drying Room
778(3)
Air-Supplied Respirators
781(2)
Other Paint Shop Equipment and Tools
783(5)
Review Questions
786(2)
Vehicle Surface Preparation and Masking
788(42)
Evaluate Surface Condition
788(3)
Paint Removal
791(4)
Preparing Bare Metal
795(2)
Undercoat Selection
797(4)
Final Sanding
801(9)
Masking
810(15)
Surface Cleaning
825(5)
Review Questions
827(3)
Refinishing Procedures
830(41)
Purpose of Refinishing
831(1)
Topcoats
831(3)
Primecoats
834(1)
Preparing Refinish Materials
835(8)
Prepainting Preparations
843(4)
Applying Primecoats
847(2)
Refinishing Plastic Parts
849(1)
Flash Times
850(1)
Basic Spray Coats
851(5)
Methods of Refinishing
856(1)
Basecoat/Clearcoat Repairs
857(6)
Applying Single-Stage Paints
863(1)
Panel Repairs
863(1)
Overall Refinishing
864(1)
Removal of Masking Materials
865(6)
Review Questions
868(3)
Color Matching and Custom Painting
871(32)
Color Theory
871(4)
Using a Paint Color Directory
875(3)
Matching Basic Paint Colors
878(4)
Matching Basecoat/Clearcoat Finishes
882(1)
Matching Three-Stage Paints
883(5)
Tinting
888(8)
Custom Painting
896(7)
Review Questions
901(2)
Paint Problems and Final Detailing
903(30)
Repairing Paint Problems
903(13)
Masking Problems
916(1)
Final Detailing
916(5)
Paint Compounding
921(6)
Final Cleaning
927(6)
Review Questions
929(4)
SECTION VII COLLISION REPAIR PROFESSIONALISM
Job Success and ASE Certification
933(8)
Career Goals
933(2)
Worker Traits
935(1)
Entrepreneurship
935(1)
Certification Programs
936(5)
Review Questions
939(2)
Appendix A Auto Body Shop Terms 941(40)
Appendix B Abbreviations Used by Body Technicians and Estimators 981(2)
Appendix C Decimal and Metric Equivalents 983(1)
Appendix D Viscosity Conversion Chart 984(1)
Index 985

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