Deck 12: Using Body Fillers

Question 1

Unused filler should not be discarded in trash cans containing solvent-soaked paper or cloths.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

____ should not be used as a mixing board.

A) cardboard
B) glass
C) metal
D) plastic

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A(n) ____ is a special tool for sanding straight, special contour lines on panels.

A) striker
B) frame bracket
C) air ratchet
D) body line sanding guide

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Paint does not hide imperfections; it highlights them.

Question 5

A(n) ____ is a flat surface (metal, glass, or plastic) used for mixing the filler and its hardener.

A) blind rivet
B) mixing board
C) air dam
D) tailgate

Question 6

Body fillers were never meant to replace proper metalworking techniques.

Question 7

____ is used to fill minor surface imperfections on tiny sections of the repair area.

A) Filler grating
B) Polyester grazing putty
C) Spot putty
D) Mixed putty

Question 8

The purpose of putty fillers is to form a film that prevents oxygen absorption.

Question 9

Polyester glazing putty sometimes shrinks, but has excellent dimensional stability, and resists solvent penetration

Question 10

Hand-sanding with a sanding block will allow better control of filler removal.

Question 11

As filler cures and hardens it produce tremendous amounts of ____ .

A) gas
B) oxidation
C) heat
D) dust

Question 12

The ____ file is used to cut the excess filler to contour quickly.

A) surform
B) dolly
C) sanding
D) filler

Question 13

____ is done by thoroughly squeezing its contents back and forth inside the tube.

A) Featheredging
B) Filler grating
C) Body line sanding
D) Hardener kneading

Question 14

Fiberglass fillers use talc as a bulking agent.

Question 15

A ____ has a specific shape to match the body line being sanded.

A) body shim
B) contour sanding stick
C) single crown panel
D) spot putty

Question 16

Lead filler, or solder, is an alloy of lead and tin.

Question 17

Oxidation occurs when plastic is exposed to moisture and air.

Question 18

All of the following fillers are waterproof EXCEPT:

A) short-strand filler
B) long-strand filler
C) finishing filler
D) aluminum filler

Question 19

All of the following fillers are used to repair dents, dings, and gouges in metal panels EXCEPT:

A) heavyweight fillers
B) lightweight fillers
C) premium fillers
D) polymer fillers

Question 20

Spot putties should be used only to fill very shallow sand scratches and pinholes.

Question 21

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

A) Never apply body filler directly to a conditioned metal surface.
B) Wearing rubber gloves when handling rust deactivator and metal conditioners is optional.
C) Always wear a dust mask while working with body fillers.
D) In professional collision repair, it is not acceptable to cover rust holes with waterproof fiberglass or reinforced body filler.

Question 22

What are some of the potential advantages of using a powder guide coat?

Question 23

Featheredging chips and nicks is done quickly with a ____ grit disc and a disc orbital (DA) sander.

A) #90
B) #180
C) #220
D) #320

Question 24

______________________________ results when you use too much hardener for the amount of filler.

Question 25

_________________________ is done with a coarse body file to remove high spots or edges that stick up on the freshly applied filler.

Question 26

The term that is MOST-Likely used to describe the reddish-brown compound commonly referred to as rust is:

A) blind rivet
B) rustout
C) iron oxide
D) featheredging

Question 27

_________________________ is a heavy-bodied plastic material that cures very hard for filling small dents in metal.

Question 28

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

A) A lightweight air grinder is ideal for doing minor rust repair.
B) Metal conditioner is an acid compound that neutralizes microscopic rust particles.
C) Sandblasting or plastic media blasting should not be used in place of disc and die grinding.
D) Rust can form on either side of a metal panel.

Question 29

What is the difference between short-hair fiberglass and long-hair fiberglass?

Question 30

The condition produced by oxidation is MOST-Likely:

A) rust
B) torque
C) putty
D) mold

Question 31

What are the steps involved in conducting a minor repair after metalworking?

Question 32

A(n) ____ has offset rollers that will bend and fold the edge of the panel down lower.

A) side sill
B) hood prop tool
C) blind rivet
D) panel recessing tool

Question 33

____________________ body filler is done by sanding the repair area so that the perimeter of the repair area is flush with unrepaired surfaces.

Question 34

What is the result of improper and inadequate body filler mixing?

Question 35

A(n) ____ is often used to check for high and low spots on your repair area.

A) striker
B) guide coat
C) side sill
D) impact bar

Question 36

Why is it not advisable for you to use cardboard as a mixing board filler?

Question 37

A(n) ____________________ is a thin layer of a different color primer or a special powder applied to the repair area.

Question 38

While having a discussion, Technician A says that the term rustout refers to corrosion that has had time to penetrate completely through the steel panel.Technician B says that rustout is an early stage of corrosion that has not penetrated the steel panel.Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 39

Excessive use of ____ is usually an indication of a lack of expertise on the part of the body technician.

A) rustout
B) guide coat
C) surface rust
D) glazing putties

Question 40

While having a discussion, Technician A says that stirring filler whips air into the filler and causes air pockets and pinholes.Technician B says to use different spreaders to mix and to apply the filler.Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B