Overview

Providing an authoritative information resource, ""Auto Body Repair Technology, 4E"" explains all aspects of collision repair clearly and detail. Its seven sections and 31 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. The first section of the book invites future auto body repair technicians to follow a damaged vehicle through a typical body shop repair, introducing them to the ""big picture"" and equipping them with the basic technical vocabulary needed to fully comprehend the information contained in the specialized chapters that follow. Subsequent sections introduce manual and computer-based methods for evaluating vehicle damage and writing estimates, explain how to complete minor as well as major body-frame repairs, describe complex mechanical-electrical repairs from the collision repair perspective, and detail what must be done in the refinish area of a typical shop. Fully updated, all procedures incorporate advances in materials and methods for doing competent repair work on late model vehicles. 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.

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INTRODUCTION. Collision Repair: Introduction and Careers. Vehicle Construction Technology. Service Information, Specifications, 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. MAJOR BODY FRAME REPAIRS. Passenger. Compartment Service. Body/Frame Damage Measurement. UniBody/Frame Realignment. Welded Panel Replacement. Restoring Corrosion Protection. MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL REPAIRS. Chassis Service and Wheel Repair. 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

Author Information

James E. Duffy has written many of the top-selling automotive education textbooks on the market today. He is also a noted videographer who has produced over 100 vocational/technical video programs. He possesses a B.S. in industrial electronics and a B.S. in technology education from Indiana State University.

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