Deck 8: Collision Repair Materials and Fasteners

Question 1

Masking paper is special paper designed to be used to cover body parts that are not to be painted.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A ____ or wax and grease remover, is a fast drying solvent often used to chemically clean a vehicle.

A) masking liquid
B) prep solvent
C) filler
D) flex agent

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A ____ is a chemical cleaner that removes rust and corrosion from bare metal and helps prevent further rusting.

A) paint stripper
B) body filler
C) metal conditioner
D) rubberized undercoat

Answer 3

C

Question 4

____ is a powerful chemical that dissolves paint for fast removal of an old finish.

A) Paint stripper
B) Fish-eye eliminator
C) Antichip coating
D) Prep solvent

Question 5

Grits are preshaped plastic or cloth covers that fit over the vehicle's wheels and tires.

Question 6

A ____ has acid in it to treat bare metal so that the primer will adhere properly.

A) primer-surfacer
B) paint sealer
C) flattener
D) self-etching primer

Question 7

____ is the ingredient in paint that holds the pigment particles together.

A) Paint binder
B) Paint additive
C) Catalyst
D) Paint solvent

Question 8

A(n) ____ is a slow-evaporating thinner or reducer used to retard, or slow, drying.

A) accelerator
B) catalyst
C) retarder
D) reducer

Question 9

The term ____ refers to material made for filling small holes or sand scratches.

A) wheel mask
B) masking paper
C) glazing putty
D) grit

Question 10

Which term MOST-Likely describes a heavy-bodied plastic material that cures very hard for filling small dents in metal?

A) flex agent
B) body filler
C) resin
D) two-part putty

Question 11

While having a discussion, Technician A says that you should always spray lacquer over the top of enamel.Technician B says that if this is done, the enamel could lift and cause problems.Who is correct?

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

Question 12

Masking liquid, also called masking coating, is usually a water-based sprayable material for keeping overspray off body parts.

Question 13

Drying is the process of changing a coat of paint or other material from a liquid to a solid state.

Question 14

A paint sealer is an innercoat between the topcoat and the primer or old finish that is used to prevent bleeding.

Question 15

The term paint generally refers to the visible topcoat.

Question 16

A flattener is an additive that allows primers and paints to flex or bend without cracking.

Question 17

If you apply a topcoat to bare substrate (metal for example), the paint will peel, flake off, or look rough in a matter of weeks.

Question 18

Primer masking paper is bleed-through resistant and lint free.

Question 19

Curing is the first stage of drying, where some of the solvents evaporate from the surface, which dulls the surface from a high gloss to a normal gloss.

Question 20

Plastic adhesive is designed to hold rubber seals and similar parts in place.

Question 21

A(n) ______________________________ is a paint additive that helps smooth the paint when small craters or holes in the paint film are a problem.

Question 22

____________________ finishes dry with a gloss and do not require rubbing or polishing, because the enamel dries through a chemical change rather than by solvent evaporation.

Question 23

What is the difference between a hand compound and a machine compound?

Question 24

What is the difference between a body clip and a push-in clip?

Question 25

While having a discussion, Technician A says that you can accidentally interchange metric and English thread types.Technician B says that if the two are forced together, either the bolt or the part threads will be ruined.Who is correct?

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

Question 26

____ are designed to make a leakproof joint between body panels.

A) Wheel masks
B) Grinding discs
C) Prep solvents
D) Seam sealers

Question 27

The term _________________________ is generally used to refer to products used to repaint a vehicle.

Question 28

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

A) Bolt torque is a measurement of the turning force applied when installing a fastener.
B) Tightening fasteners in a crisscross pattern pulls the part down evenly, preventing warpage.
C) A torque wrench should not be used to measure values when installing critical bolts and nuts.
D) When torque is not critical, do not use the air impact to run the nut full speed onto the bolt.

Question 29

All of the following represent a washer type EXCEPT:

A) split lock washer
B) threaded washer
C) fiber washer
D) spacer washer

Question 30

____ are sprayed over the basecoat but before the clearcoat.

A) topcoats
B) pearl coats
C) lacquer
D) urethane

Question 31

A(n) ____ is a two-part glue used to hold various parts together.

A) abrasive
B) catalyst
C) epoxy
D) flex agent

Question 32

____________________ is a problem when colors in the undercoat or old paint chemically seep into the new topcoats.

Question 33

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

A) Machine screws are threaded their full length and are relatively weak.
B) Set screws frequently have an internal drive head for an Allen wrench and are used to hold parts onto shafts.
C) Sheet metal screws have pointed or tapered tips; they thread into sheet metal for light holding tasks.
D) Headlight aiming screws have a washer attached to them, which improves appearance and helps keep the trim from shifting.

Question 34

_________________________ is the liquid solution that carries the pigment and binder so the mixture can be sprayed.

Question 35

A(n) ____ is any material, such as sand, crushed steel grit, aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or crushed slag, used for cleaning, sanding, smoothing, or material removal.

A) sealer
B) bolt
C) epoxy
D) abrasive

Question 36

____ help prevent bolts and nuts from loosening or they fit through pins to hold parts together.

A) Snap rings
B) Cotter pins
C) Round taper pins
D) Dowel pins

Question 37

Briefly describe the following types of washers: flat washer, wave washer, fender washer, and split lock washer.

Question 38

____ involves the use of an abrasive paste material to smooth and bring out the gloss of the applied topcoat.

A) Torque
B) Compounding
C) Antichip coating
D) Corrosion

Question 39

All of the following represent a nut type EXCEPT:

A) a fender nut
B) a castle nut
C) a flange nut
D) a hex nut

Question 40

Which chemical is MOST-Likely used when you want to remove a part without damage?

A) adhesive release agent
B) epoxy
C) primer
D) sealer

Question 41

What is the purpose of a hose clamp?