The principles of auto body repairing and repainting

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The principles of auto body repairing and repainting

A.G. Deroche

Prentice Hall, c1996

6th ed

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Appropriate for courses in Auto Body Repair and Repainting found in vocational-technical schools and community colleges. Written by a combination journeyman and instructor, this text presents the sum of current theoretical knowledge as well as explanations of all practical repair operations in use today. It is written using clear and simple terms to help auto body students and apprentices learn easily the basic repair operations they need to master to become fully qualified and proficient technicians. The Sixth Edition has been updated to include the most recent tools, trends and techniques in the field.

Table of Contents

1. Safety in the Auto Body Shop. 2. Auto Body Construction. 3. Tools. 4. Hydraulic Straightening Equipment. 5. Abrasives and Sanding Tools. 6. Welding. 7. Repairing Sheet-Metal Panels. 8. Using Fillers and Plastic for Panel Repair. 9. Frame and Body Alignment. 10. Mechanical Components. 11. Electronic and Electrical Components. 12. Replacement Panels and Corrosion Protection. 13. Making Adjustments. 14. Door Trim and Headlinings. 15. Replacing Glass and Weatherstripping. 16. Repairing Collision Damage. 17. Refinishing Equipment. 18. Refinishing Materials. 19. Refinishing the Vehicle. 20. Estimating. Appendix A. Labor Conversion Chart and Metric Tables. Appendix B. Write-on Estimate Worksheets. Appendix C. NATEF Task List. Glossary Index.

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