I-CAR Professional Automotive Collision RepairTech Manual, 2E - Softcover

Duffy, James E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0766813991 ISBN 13: 9780766813991

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2001

Synopsis

This manual has been completely revised to include job sheets focusing on NATEF collision repair tasks. Activity sheets are also included which cover the NATEF Applied Academics and Workplace Skill areas of mathematics, language arts, science, and workplace skills. Students can track their progress towards completion of the NATEF skills with the student check-off sheet provided in the Technician's Manual.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Review:

Preface. Credits. Section 1 Fundamentals: Chapter1-Industry Overview and Careers, Chapter2-Safety and Certification, Chapter3-Vehicle Construction, Chapter4-Hand Tools, Chapter5-Power Tools and Equipment, Chapter6-Basic Measurement, Service Manuals, Chapter7-Fasteners, Chapter8-Auto Body Hardware and Materials. Section 2 Minor Repairs: Chapter10-Metal and Straightening Fundamentals, Chapter11-Plastic and Fiberglass Repair, Chapter12-Replacing Hoods, Bumpers, Fenders, Grilles, and Lids, Chapter13-Servicing Doors, Glass, and Leaks. Section 3 Pre-Painting Preparation: Chapter14-Vehicle Preparation, Chapter15-Shop and Equipment Preparation. Section 4 Refinishing: Chapter16-Painting Fundamentals, Chapter17-Color Matching, Chapter18-Paint Problems and Final Detailing, Chapter19-Decals, Custom Painting and Trim. Section 5 Major Repairs: Chapter20-Measuring Vehicle Damage, Chapter21-Frame-Unibody Straightening. Section 6 Other Operations: Chapter22-Replacing Structural Parts and Corrosion Protection, Chapter23-Interior and Top Repairs, Chapter24-Mechanical Repairs, Chapter25-Wheel Alignment, Chapter26-Electrical Repairs, Chapter27-Restraint System Repairs. Section 7 Estimating, Entrepreneurship: Chapter28-Estimating Repair Costs, Chapter29-Entrepreneurship and Job Success. Glossary. Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Appendix D. Appendix E. Index.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0766813991
• ISBN 13: 9780766813991
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320