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Introduction. Collision repair: introduction and careers ; Vehicle construction technology ; Service information, specifications, and measurements ; Hand tool technology ; Power tool technology ; Compressed air system technology ; Body shop materials and fastener technology ; Welding equipment technology ; Shop safety and efficiency -- Estimating. Estimating repair costs -- Minor repairs. Working sheet metal ; Using body fillers ; Repairing plastics ; Hood, bumper, fender, lid, and trim service ; Door, roof, and glass service ; Passenger compartment service -- Major body frame repairs. Body/frame damage measurement ; Unibody/frame realignment ; Welded panel replacement ; Restoring corrosion protection -- Mechanical and electrical repairs. Chassis service and wheel alignment ; Electrical/electronic system operation and service ; Restraint system operation and service -- Refinishing. Refinishing equipment technology ; Vehicle surface preparation and masking ; Refinishing procedures ; Color matching and custom painting ; Paint problems and final detailing -- Collision repair professionalism. Job success and ASE certification ; Appendix A: auto body shop terms ; Appendix B: abbreviations used by body technicians and estimators ; Appendix C: decimal and metric equivalents ; Appendix D: viscosity conversion chart. |
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