Deck 18: Plastic Repair

Question 1

If plastic gets gummy, smears, or gets waxy during the sand test, it is not a ____________________ plastic.

Answer 1

Thermoset

Question 2

Technician A says that the correct adhesive bond repair material mixing ratio is pre-determined by the amount that squeezes out of the dual cartridge when dispensing. Technician B says the static mixing tube should be attached to the cartridge prior to removing any of the contents to ensure the proper ratio is dispensed throughout the entire cartridge use. Who is correct?

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Technician A says that adhesives are commonly used to repair plastic parts for both single side and two-sided repairs. Technician B says a bumper that is ripped must be plastic welded. Who is correct?

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Adhesive promoter must to be used with an SMC repair.

Question 5

A bumper that is damaged may return to its original ____________________ when heated.

Question 6

FRP stands for ____________________ reinforced plastic.

Question 7

Technician A says that when repairing plastic, a technician should check the MSDS to determine which personal protective equipment is needed. Technician B says that a parts ISO code will not identify the type of plastic used to manufacture the part. Who is correct?

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

Question 8

Technician A says that for the repair of a puncture in a ridged plastic part, the single-sided repair method should be used. Technician B says that a part must be both soap and water washed and chemically cleaned. Who is correct?

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

Question 9

Technician A says that a thermoset plastic gets harder when it is heated. Technician B says thermoset plastic must be repaired with adhesives. Who is correct?

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

Question 10

A float test can identify a thermoplastic plastic.

Question 11

Fiberglass resin can be used to repair SMC.

Question 12

FRP has visible ____________________ on its back.

Question 13

Technician A says that if a plastic bumper is damaged but is not ripped, a single sided repair can be preformed. Technician B says that if a plastic bumper is ripped it cannot be repaired. Who is correct?

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

Question 14

Technician A says that plastic parts can be identified by their location on the vehicle. Technician B says that all plastic is repaired with adhesive and it is not important to know which plastic it is. Who is correct?

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

Question 15

ISO stands for International ____________________ Organization.

Question 16

Thermoplastic will harden when heated.

Question 17

All polyolefin plastics are thermoset plastics.

Question 18

Technician A says that a thermoplastic cannot be plastic welded. Technician B says that a thermoplastic will repeatedly soften without changing its makeup. Who is correct?

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

Question 19

Technician A says imbedding wire screen into the back side can be used to reinforce a plastic repair. Technician B says a temporary backer may be used when making a two sided repair on plastics. Who is correct?

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

Question 20

Technician A says that plastic does not have a memory. Technician B says that heating plastic causes it to loose its memory. Who is correct?

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

Question 21

If you have a puncture in a ridged plastic part, which repair method should be used?

Question 22

Why must a part be both soap and water washed and chemically cleaned?

Question 23

How could you identify the type of plastic used for making a part?

Question 24

Explain the differences between thermoplastic and thermoset plastics.

Question 25

Describe why plastic must be cleaned with both isopropyl alcohol and wax and grease remover.