32405363Collision Repair/Refinishing Theory 2
Course Information
Description
To further promote knowledge of repair skills related to auto body, the following discussion areas are included: the evaluation of automobile bodies and damage repair techniques, unibody construction and repair techniques, collision damage diagnosis, vehicle preparation, metal correction and parts replacement. Additional instruction may include glass installation, electrical accessories, door and window servicing and trim replacement.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Analyze air and electric power tools
    Assessment Strategies
    by scoring a minimum of 76% on a written test
    Criteria
    you explore different types of tools and explore safety required
    you explore the care and maintenance required in using of drills, sanders, impact wrenches

  2. Analyze abrasives
    Assessment Strategies
    by scoring a minimum of 76% on a written test
    Criteria
    you explore the different types of abrasives, grits, bond, backings used in grinding disc, sandpaper, etc
    you explore abrasives, their uses and how to apply

  3. Analyze molding and clip fastening devices
    Assessment Strategies
    by scoring a minimum of 76% on a written test
    Criteria
    you explore the different types of bolts, nuts, screws, washers, and rivets
    you determine how bolts, nuts, screws, washers and rivets are different in length, diameter, thread size, etc
    you determine where and how bolts, nuts, screws, washers and rivets are used

  4. Analyze hardware, trim and glass
    Assessment Strategies
    by scoring a minimum of 76% on a written test
    Criteria
    you remove and replace door trim, garnish moldings, glass, channels, regulators, handles, locks, hinges, striker plates and weather strip
    you remove and replace headlining, seats, cow trim, quarter trim, etc
    you clean and vacuum upholstery
    you remove and replace reveal moldings
    you remove and replace glass
    you apply sealers, rubbers and tapes
    you do water testing

  5. Analyze repairing of damaged vehicles
    Assessment Strategies
    by scoring a minimum of 76% on a written test
    Criteria
    you remove and replace doors, hoods, trunk lids, etc
    you remove and replace bumpers, grills, lamps, moldings, etc
    you align front end sheet metal
    you align doors, trunk lids, etc
    you align bodies
    you align bumpers, brackets, etc
    you analyze damage and how it is to be repaired
    you repair hoods, fenders, doors, and trunk lids
    you repair roofs, quarters, rocker panels, cowl, etc

  6. Analyze painting and preparation of vehicles
    Assessment Strategies
    by scoring a minimum of 76% on a written test
    Criteria
    you wash the surface
    you clean surface to remove tar, wax, grease, oil and all weathered finish from old paint
    you feather edging of finish surrounding repair
    you treat bare metal with metal conditioner
    you mask moldings, emblems, glass, etc
    you spot prime bare metal where rust pitted, with an epoxy chromate primer
    you apply 2 K primer surface to fill feather edged areas
    you fill flaws with a catalyzed glaze putty and reprime as needed, and sand
    you seal area to be painted
    you reduce and apply acrylic urethan single stage refinishes
    you spot repair and panel repair
    you completely refinish vehicles
    you reduce and apply base coat/clear coat
    you spot repair and panel repair
    you completely refinish vehicles