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Repair plastic parts
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration, Test
Criteria
Identify the types of plastics; determine repairability HP-I
Identify the types of plastic repair procedures HP-I
Clean and prepare the surface of damaged plastic parts HP-I
Choose most effective repair adhesive
Follow procedures detailed in the adhesive manufacturer's instructions
Follow established safety procedures
Performance meets established quality standards
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Determine whether to repair or replace the damaged plastic part
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration, Test
Criteria
Identify the types of plastics; determine repairability HP-I
Identify the types of plastic repair procedures HP-I
Determine repairability according to manufacturer repair procedures HP-G
Identify location of damage relative to safety systems HP-G
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Perform welding repairs on plastics and composites
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
Repair rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible plastic panels HP-I
Repair plastic parts by welding (nitrogen, airless) HP-G
Use a nitrogen plastic welder
Part is ready for refinish procedures
Follow procedures detailed in the reference part service information
Performance meets established quality standards
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Perform adhesive repairs on plastic parts
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
Clean and prepare the surface of plastic parts HP-1
Repair rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible plastic panels HP-I
Remove, replace, or repair damaged areas of rigid exterior composite panels HP-G
Replace bonded rigid exterior composite body panels HP-G
Straighten or align panel supports HP-G
you repair semi-flexible plastics
Identify the types of plastic repair procedures HP-I
Repair flexible plastics
Demonstrate flame treatment
Apply adhesion promoter
Follow procedures detailed in the reference part service information
Performance meets established quality standards
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Prepare the surface of plastic parts for priming and refinishing
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
Dry or wet sand areas to be refinished
Featheredge damaged areas to be refinished
Apply two-component finishing filler to minor surface imperfections HP-I
Dry sand area to which two-component finishing filler has been applied HP-I
Follow procedures detailed in the reference part service information
Performance meets established quality standards
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Refinish rigid plastic parts
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
IV.B.5. Dry or wet sand areas to be refinished. HP-I
IV.B.6. Featheredge damaged areas to be refinished. HP-I
IV.B.9. Mix primer, primer-surfacer or primer-sealer. HP-I
IV.B.10. Apply primer onto surface of repaired area. HP-I
IV.B.11. Apply two-component finishing filler to minor surface imperfections. HP-I
IV.B.12. Dry or wet sand area to which primer-surfacer has been applied. HP-I
IV.B.13. Dry sand area to which two-component finishing filler has been applied. HP-I
IV.B.15. Clean area to be refinished using a final cleaning solution. HP-I
IV.B.17. Apply suitable sealer to the area being refinished. HP-I
IV.B.21. Prepare adjacent panels for blending. HP-I
IV.B.22. Identify the types of rigid, semi-rigid or flexible plastic parts to be refinished; determine the materials, preparation, and refinishing procedures. HP-I
IV.B.5. Dry or wet sand areas to be refinished. HP-I
IV.B.6. Featheredge damaged areas to be refinished. HP-I
IV.B.9. Mix primer, primer-surfacer or primer-sealer. HP-I
IV.B.10. Apply primer onto surface of repaired area. HP-I
IV.B.11. Apply two-component finishing filler to minor surface imperfections. HP-I
IV.B.12. Dry or wet sand area to which primer-surfacer has been applied. HP-I
IV.B.13. Dry sand area to which two-component finishing filler has been applied. HP-I
IV.B.15. Clean area to be refinished using a final cleaning solution. HP-I
IV.B.17. Apply suitable sealer to the area being refinished. HP-I
IV.B.21. Prepare adjacent panels for blending. HP-I
IV.B.22. Identify the types of rigid, semi-rigid or flexible plastic parts to be refinished; determine the materials, preparation, and refinishing procedures. HP-I
Follow procedures detailed in the reference part service information
Performance meets established quality standards
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Refinish flexible plastic parts
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
IV.B.5. Dry or wet sand areas to be refinished. HP-I
IV.B.6. Featheredge damaged areas to be refinished. HP-I
IV.B.9. Mix primer, primer-surfacer or primer-sealer. HP-I
IV.B.10. Apply primer onto surface of repaired area. HP-I
IV.B.11. Apply two-component finishing filler to minor surface imperfections. HP-I
IV.B.12. Dry or wet sand area to which primer-surfacer has been applied. HP-I
IV.B.13. Dry sand area to which two-component finishing filler has been applied. HP-I
IV.B.15. Clean area to be refinished using a final cleaning solution. HP-I
IV.B.17. Apply suitable sealer to the area being refinished. HP-I
IV.B.21. Prepare adjacent panels for blending. HP-I
IV.B.22. Identify the types of rigid, semi-rigid or flexible plastic parts to be refinished; determine the materials, preparation, and refinishing procedures. HP-I
Apply Flex Additive
Follow procedures detailed in the reference part service information
Performance meets established quality standards
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Perform multi-layer color application (tricoat)
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
Create a let down panel
Determine the correct number of coats of paint to achieve a color match
Apply the multi-layer paint color to a panel
Execute a blend
Apply a clear coat
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Apply decals, stripes, and graphics
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
Apply decals, transfers, tapes, stone guards, moldings, and emblems, etc. HP-G
Prepare surface
Position and align decals, transfers, tapes, stone guards, moldings, and emblems according to specifications or customer requirements
Use measuring tools and reference points to verify placement
Handle materials carefully to prevent damage, tearing, or distortion
Visually inspect the item placed to align with reference points
Adhesion is bubble free
Use heat guns or squeegees if needed