Collision Fundamentals
Cleaning Cars
What is detailing?
A tool with a cross pattern at the head, often used to remove screws
What is a phillips head screw driver?
Before applying body filler, you must sand the surface with this grit range to ensure proper adhesion.
What is 80 to 180 grit?
Before applying a base coat, this step ensures proper adhesion by removing contaminants such as oils and dust.
What is cleaning with a wax and grease remover?
Mr. Bacons Favorite car.
What is a GTR?
Analyzing damage and coming up with a cost of repairs
What is estimating?
A way to keep removed hardware organized
What is bag and tag?
This type of primer is applied after body filler to fill minor scratches and ensure a smooth surface for painting.
What is a primer surfacer?
This technique involves extending the base coat into adjacent panels to create a seamless color transition.
What is blending?
The high school Mr. Bacon graduated from
What is BCTHS?
Part of a vehicle frame that is designed to collapse during a collision
What is a crush zone?
Before beginning any removal or installation process involving electrical components, you must do this to the vehicle.
What is disconnect the battery?
This tool uses suction or glue tabs to pull out shallow dents without the need for drilling or welding.
What is a paintless dent repair (PDR) kit?
This final layer of the refinish process provides gloss, depth, and UV protection.
What is clear coat?
The collision shop MR. Bacon worked at for 10 years
What is Hunt Auto Body?
A welding method used on pinch welds
What is spot welding?
To safely remove a hood, technicians use this item to keep the hood from falling while unbolting the hinges.
What is a hood prop or assistant technician?
This sanding technique is used to create a smooth transition between the damaged area and the surrounding paint.
What is featheredging?
To ensure even application, technicians must adjust this component on the spray gun.
What is the fan pattern or spray pattern?
The type of dancing Mr. Bacon did competitively in his younger years
What is Irish Dancing?
The portion of the claim a customer may be responsible for paying
What is a deductible?
When a panel, such as a fender, sticks out slightly when compare the an adjacent panel, in this case the door.
What is positive flushness?
A repair technique that relives stress around the dent
What is hammer off dolly technique?
This property of color refers to its lightness or darkness, critical in achieving a perfect match.
What is value?
The instrument Mr. Bacon played in high school for marching band
What is drums?