Overview

COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISHING: A FOUNDATION COURSE FOR TECHNICIANS, International Edition covers all the major areas of collision repair and refinishing as outlined by NATEF. In-depth coverage includes structural and non-structural analysis and damage repair, welding, painting and refinishing, paint chemistry, sacrificial coatings for corrosion resistance, mechanical & electrical systems, and more. The logical progression of topics and easy-to-understand writing style are perfect for students with little or no prior exposure to collision repair.

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Author:   Alfred Thomas (Pennsylvania College of Technology) ,  Michael Jund (Eastern Iowa Community College)
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.90cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   2.040kg
ISBN:  

9781133601890

ISBN 10:   1133601898
Pages:   1008
Publication Date:   01 March 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Collision Repair. 2. Collision Shop Safety. 3. Hand Tools. 4. Power Tools. 5. Welding Procedures and Equipment. 6. Vehicle Construction. 7. Straightening Steel and Aluminum. 8. Body Filler. 9. Trim and Hardware. 10. Estimating Collision Damage. 11. Collision Damage Analysis. 12. Bolted Exterior Panel Replacement. 13. Measuring Structural Damage. 14. Straightening Unibody. 15. Welded Exterior Panel Replacement. 16. Structural Parts Replacement. 17. Full Frame Sectioning/Replacement. 18. Plastic Repair. 19. Corrosion Protection. 20. Paint Spray Guns. 21. Spray Techniques. 22. Equipment for the Refinishing Shop. 23. Detailing. 24. Understanding Refinishing. 25. Surface Preparation. 26. Masking Materials and Procedures. 27. Solvents for Refinishing . 28. Application of Undercoats. 29. Advanced Refinishing Procedures Solvent Born. 30. Advanced Refinishing Procedures Waterborne (New). 31. Color Evaluation and Adjustment. 32. Paint Problems and Prevention 33. Electrical Components (New). 34. Suspension and Steering Systems (New). 35. Brake Systems (New). 36. Mechanical Systems (New).

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1. Introduction to Collision Repair. 2. Collision Shop Safety. 3. Hand Tools. 4. Power Tools. 5. Welding Procedures and Equipment. 6. Vehicle Construction. 7. Straightening Steel and Aluminum. 8. Body Filler. 9. Trim and Hardware. 10. Estimating Collision Damage. 11. Collision Damage Analysis. 12. Bolted Exterior Panel Replacement. 13. Measuring Structural Damage. 14. Straightening Unibody. 15. Welded Exterior Panel Replacement. 16. Structural Parts Replacement. 17. Full Frame Sectioning/Replacement. 18. Plastic Repair. 19. Corrosion Protection. 20. Paint Spray Guns. 21. Spray Techniques. 22. Equipment for the Refinishing Shop. 23. Detailing. 24. Understanding Refinishing. 25. Surface Preparation. 26. Masking Materials and Procedures. 27. Solvents for Refinishing . 28. Application of Undercoats. 29. Advanced Refinishing Procedures Solvent Born. 30. Advanced Refinishing Procedures Waterborne (New). 31. Color Evaluation and Adjustment. 32. Paint Problems and Prevention 33. Electrical Components (New). 34. Suspension and Steering Systems (New). 35. Brake Systems (New). 36. Mechanical Systems (New).

Author Information

"Alfred Thomas is currently an associate professor of collision repair at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport Pennsylvania. He is also a contributing editor for ""Auto Body Repair News,"" a monthly collision repair technical journal. Mr. Thomas is a master certified collision repair refinishing technician, and an I-CAR platinum technician. His educational background includes a Masters of Arts degree from Eastern Michigan University, a Bachelor of Science degree from Trevecca Nazarene University, and an Associate of Arts degree from Washtenaw Community College. Michael Jund taught collision repair for many years at Scott Community College, where he also served as department coordinator and dean of applied technologies. He now teaches part-time for I-CAR and Allstate Insurance. Mr. Jund has also been an evaluation team leader for NATEF."

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