Deck 28: Refinishing Procedures

Question 1

The term ____ means that for a specific volume of paint or other material, a specific amount of another material must be added.

A) percentage reduction
B) mixing by parts
C) material mixing
D) proportional mixing numbers

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Solid color paints tend to have reflective flakes or mica particles in them.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Water-base primers have been used for years as a fix for paint lifting problems.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

____ have very small reflective pigment particles, usually shiny mica bits, in them.

A) Single-stage enamel paints
B) Water based paints
C) Pearl paints
D) Lacquer paints

Question 5

Compounding is necessary when a flex additive is used in the topcoat.

Question 6

Basecoat/clearcoat material is usually water-based.

Question 7

All of the following methods are used to determine the type of paint that is on a vehicle EXCEPT:

A) the primecoat method
B) the clearcoat method
C) the hardness method
D) the solvent application method

Question 8

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

A) Water-borne primers tend to react with existing lacquer or enamel paints.
B) Water-borne primers and sealers are sometimes used as a barrier coat.
C) Water-borne primers and paints generally come premixed (ready to spray) and normally they are not reduced.
D) When using a water-borne primer, do not wet sand it.

Question 9

____ provide a sound foundation for topcoats.

A) Blend coats
B) Mist coats
C) Full wet coats
D) Repair primecoats

Question 10

A(n) ____ is the original factory paint job.

A) band coat
B) OEM finish
C) E-coat
D) repair primecoat

Question 11

OEM paint thickness averages about four to eight mils (0.004 to 0.008 inch) thick.

Question 12

Acrylic enamel and acrylic urethanes are two variations of paint used in the collision repair industry.

Question 13

Pigment gives paint its color, opacity, and specific performance properties.

Question 14

The term percentage reduction implies that each ingredient must be added in certain proportions or parts.

Question 15

All of the following techniques are used to determine whether an automobile has been repainted EXCEPT:

A) the inspection method
B) the paint film thickness measurement method
C) the sanding method
D) the adhesion method

Question 16

While having a discussion, Technician A says that in hot, dry weather, you should use a slow-drying solvent.Technician B says that in cold, wet weather, you should use a fast-drying solvent.Who is correct?

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

Question 17

A lint cloth is a disposable rag with a sticky coating on it for removing dust and debris from vehicle surfaces before painting.

Question 18

Metallic paints have medium to large metal flakes in them.

Question 19

A(n) ____ converts a percentage into how many parts of each material must be mixed.

A) mixing chart
B) blend chart
C) sealer
D) adhesion promoter

Question 20

____ are surface preparation coats (self-etch primers, primer-surfacer, sealer, and adhesion promoter) sprayed on a repair area first.

A) Blend coats
B) Topcoats
C) Banding coats
D) Primecoats

Question 21

While having a discussion, Technician A says that if you turn on the circulation fans in a paint booth, you need not close the booth doors.Technician B says that it is best to leave the door slightly ajar.Who is correct?

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

Question 22

____________________ are sprayed over primers, spot putties, and old finish to provide a barrier layer for the topcoats.

Question 23

Increasing booth temperature between coats can cause?

A) runs
B) finger flashing
C) incorrect curing
D) dry spray

Question 24

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

A) Do not load clearcoats on heavily.
B) Always use overreduced clearcoats.
C) Do not use cheap generic reducers when spraying clearcoats.
D) When blending clear over existing paint that is not to be clearcoated, use a special blending solvent to reduce the clearcoat.

Question 25

____ have graduated scales that allow you to easily convert ingredient percentages into part proportions.

A) Screw drivers
B) Paint strainers
C) Paint mixing sticks
D) Stirring sticks

Question 26

A ____ is done to deposit enough paint on panel edges, corners, or near the ends of body panels.

A) blend coat
B) medium wet coat
C) banding coat
D) full wet coat

Question 27

Briefly discuss the steps involved in repainting a tri-coat finish.

Question 28

A(n) ______________________________ keeps paint film softer and more pliable so the cured paint film will not crack when bent or flexed.

Question 29

List six factors that determine how much of a vehicle should be repainted.

Question 30

____________________ is an older paint that dries quickly because of solvent evaporation.

Question 31

A(n) _________________________ is formulated to help fade the new paint into the original paint when spraying.

Question 32

A ____is the most common coat recommended by paint manufacturers and used by professional painters.

A) blend coat
B) medium wet coat
C) banding coat
D) full wet coat

Question 33

What is the difference between the following two paint solvents: reducer and thinner?

Question 34

____ also called a mid-coat primer, is designed specifically to aid adhesion on hard-baked basecoat/clearcoat OEM finishes.

A) Paint flex additive
B) Adhesion promoter
C) Clearcoat
D) Stabilizer-reducer

Question 35

____ is the amount of time needed for the fresh coat of primer, sealer, or paint to partially dry before the next coat can be sprayed.

A) Paint flex
B) Spray schedule
C) Paint time
D) Flash time

Question 36

The spray coat that is normally used on the boundary of spot repair areas so that a color difference is not noticeable is MOST-Likely:

A) a blend coat
B) a medium wet coat
C) a banding coat
D) a full wet coat

Question 37

A(n) _________________________ contains a special basecoat resin designed to allow a faster recoat time and better metal flake control.

Question 38

A(n) ____ allows paint to seep out of the gun lid or another part.

A) spitting spray gun
B) sealer
C) leaking spray gun
D) adhesion promoter