Deck 32: Paint Problems and Prevention

Question 1

Technician A says that excessive tack wiping can be the cause of dirt contamination Technician B says that if a gun is not adjusted properly, striping may occur. Who is correct?

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Various paint problems might be caused by poor preparation or poor ____________________ technique.

Answer 2

spray

Question 3

Technician A says that spraying with too slow a travel speed causes runs and sags. Technician B says that peeling occurs as a result of insufficient sanding Who is correct?

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Striping can be caused by a dirty spray gun.

Question 5

Technician A says that if too fast or too slow a gun travel speed is used, chipping of a vehicle's finish can occur. Technician B says that dirt contamination occurs only after the vehicle has been painted. Who is correct?

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

Question 6

Technician A says that bleeding is caused by over catalyzing plastic filler. Technician B says that runs or sags are caused by using too fast a drying solvent. Who is correct?

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

Question 7

Dieback is a term used to explain various types of industrial contamination on the surface of a vehicle.

Question 8

Technician A says that striping can be caused by a dirty air cap or fluid nozzle. Technician B says that spraying with too much air pressure cause lifting. Who is correct?

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

Question 9

____________________ in the finish is the most common defect problem in refinishing.

Question 10

Technician A says that lifting occurs due to insufficient cure time between painting operations Technician B says that sand scratch swelling occurs due to poor surface cleaning. Who is correct?

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

Question 11

Sand scratch ____________________ is a defect that appears following application of topcoat.

Question 12

Technician A says that Chipping can be caused by having too much film build on the surface. Technician B says cleaning and waxing a vehicle regularly can help to minimize acid rain damage. Who is correct?

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

Question 13

Some damages to paint finishes are the result of airborne contaminants such as acid ____________________.

Question 14

Contour mapping is a normal and unavoidable condition on a refinished surface.

Question 15

Solvent popping is a defect that appears as small craters on the vehicle surface.

Question 16

Technician A says that solvent popping is caused by improper flash time between coats. Technician B says that fish eye is caused by insufficient chemical cleaning of the surface before painting. Who is correct?

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

Question 17

Technician A says that if too fast a gun travel speed is used, a dry sandy surface will occur. Technician B says that solvent popping is caused by over reducing the paint material. Who is correct?

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

Question 18

Technician A says that fish eyes occurs due to incorrect spray pattern. Technician B says that sand scratch swelling occurs due to incorrect sandpaper use. Who is correct?

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

Question 19

Overspray often takes the form of spray dust that settles on areas of the vehicle not protected by ____________________.

Question 20

Poor hiding means that not enough film thickness has been applied over the repair.

Question 21

Explain what paint problems may occur from faulty spray techniques such as incorrect distance or overlap, and how a technician should correctly perform the procedures.

Question 22

Suppose that in a refinishing shop Painter A completes several more jobs per week than Painter B. however, painter A's jobs are often sent back for repair of paint defects, while Painter B's jobs are usually "clean" when released for delivery. What business factors must the foreman consider in giving suggestions for efficiency to each painter?

Question 23

Describe the proper sanding and buffing techniques needed to remove overspray from a finish.

Question 24

Discuss techniques to prevent, identify, and remove orange peel from a finish.

Question 25

Discuss several measures that can help technicians to avoid fish eye from becoming a problem in the refinishing shop.