Trade and Industrial Education
Automotive Body Repairing: Intermediate 2nd Edition twigs several different practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. Autobody repair technicians identify the point of vehicle damage on cars and light trucks. They evaluate which autobody parts need repair and which need replacement. Working with metal, plastic and fiberglass, they use a variety of equipment, including hydraulic devices, pneumatic metal-cutting guns, media blasters, hot-air welding guns and hand tools. Using these equipment’s, they may straighten alignments, remove and replace parts, fix dents and re-paint damaged areas.