Auto-Body
Repair
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By: Josh Bagley
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Start Off(Why are we in danger?)
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Attention grabbers!
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Everyday there happens to be many
car problems going on in the streets
of the United States let alone the
whole world. Question is, where has
there ever been a time where an
average auto-body shop that hasn’t
had a customer for a single day?
This includes auto-mechanics, car
services, and collision repair.
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WE NEED
PROTECTION!!!
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There are many lives out there at
stake towards protection of cars
dealing with collision to another
vehicle or material large enough to
make this happen. It’s very
expensive to replace and fix cars
unless you the the right insurance
company. People do look at it as a
big priority on the road but, do you
believe congress will always have
wheels on the road? Will vehicles
continue to rise as the years go by.
Honestly, did you know that some
auto-body shops do not have the
ability to fix all repairs let alone one
error fair enough to the amount you
have paid for? Unfinished repairs
cause low protection to the driver
and can most likely be dealt with an
accident or failure of
inspections.Very unlikely,
technicians usually need to have
the strong knowledge to cars and
repairs which should include a
variety of auto collision experience
on your resume.
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Start Off(cont.)
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POINT BEING!!
Americans do not need to be in a mechanic’s business but, they have the right to
know of the experiences one has in that particular shop instead of an unknown
figure to you.
Auto-body shops are good to the world in many ways but they also have very
many flaws that needs to be improved.
Nobody deserves to have a poorly done job to their vehicle for the amount people
pay for.
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Pros(How does this do good to the world?)
Cons (The Problem)
Pros
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Transportation
Cons
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Attitudes
Lack of effort ( Not caring
enough)
Do not specify the main
problem of the
mechanism
No information to our
needs
Car danger
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Pros and Cons of Being an Auto Mechanic
Pros
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Easy Money
Customize your own car
Good Service
Great Success
Nice workout for the day
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Cons
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Getting severely injured
Dropped
Deadly Fumes
Eye Sight
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Selecting an Auto Body
Repair Shop
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Civilians need an auto body shop
that repairs in a reliable condition.
Some auto body shops only have
the ability to fix your car to a point
called pre-loss condition. This is
when the mechanic fixes your car’s
appearance, body structure, and
helps keep the car’s mechanical
reliability. Always turn to your best
choice which is your insurance
company. When dealing upon that,
you have more of the right to ask
questions and fight for your rights
towards picking an auto body shop.
Reasoning!!
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The point of an auto body shop is
to have skilled workers and to
definitely have a knowledgeable
staff. People don’t know these
things and they would assume
that they would most likely have
their business in check when it’s
really going to be an unordered
being that the shop does not
have everything they need to
have to continue their business
for a while and you possibly
might get ripped off for the
amount that you have paid for
when doing the repair process.
Basically this states that It is too
vital to find the right auto body
shop for you and your insurance
company to receive enough
repairs on your car to equal the
amount you have paid.
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Leading to: Auto Body Repair
Techniques
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Auto Body repairs will cost you a fortune everywhere if you
don’t be prepared for what you are in for when you enter the
shop.
Cost for repairs to your car can cost a lot even if it would be
anything from a small dent, to destroy panels. Remember,
repair shops never go cheap unless dealt with by your
insurance company.
Small repairs can be done on your own. If you know a few
techniques, you might want to try it for yourself. It will save
you large amounts of cash. I believe that most students in
school should be able to slip in a technical class through half
of the year so you know a thing or 2two of dealing with small
damages on your car. It shouldn’t be a fairly important class
but it is enough to fit one in for part of graduation. You may
not like it but is surely the best way to setting up your future
because everyone who owns a car will have problems with
their vehicle at times. Quick repairing is always necessary.
If you care about your vehicle, never make the time so that
any car damage does not go worse or even rust. It will just
take an extended time to get the repair done and in most 7
cases when not done on your own, you will get charged more
What is Rust?
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Rust is a rough metal surface that appears on any metal
surface exposed to elements, even if for a short period of
time. It also causes bubbling in the paint and causes
holes to appear. Rust only gets removed when grinded
away using a grinder tool so it is best to take care of the
repair before rusting happens. It really is not a major crisis
towards your car besides your paint.
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What is a Grinder in the Auto Mechanic Field?
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There are very many different grinders in the
world which is why you must be specific.
A grinder is a very powerful tool that spins to the
point where it can be very harmful to you. WHY?
The grit on a piece of sandpaper used for this is
anywhere from 40 and under.
The lower the grit, the more rough it will be but
this is for taking down paint surfaces, primer
surfaces, and mud so it can be taken down to
bare metal.
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Sandpaper Grits
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40grit, 80grit, 150grit, 240grit, 600grit
etc.
Sandpaper is part of the “Coated
Abrasives" family of abrasive products. It
is used to remove small amounts of
material from surfaces, either to make
them smoother, to remove a layer of
material (e.g. old paint), or sometimes to
make the surface rougher.
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What is a Machinist?
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A machinist is a person who uses machine tools to make or
modify parts, primarily metal parts, a process known as
machining. This is accomplished by using machine tools to
cut away excess material much as a woodcarver cuts away
excess wood to produce his work. In addition to metal, the
parts may be made of many other kinds of materials, such as
plastic or wood products. The goal of these cutting operations
is to produce a part that conforms to a set of specifications,
usually in the form of engineering drawings commonly known
as blueprints.
In the background shows a Machinery repairman creating a
helicopter part aboard aircraft carrier.
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Tools and Equipment
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Spray Guns,
Air Drying Systems,
Tools,
Air Nibblers,
Reciprocating Saws,
Pin Stripe Removing Kit,
Rivete Guns,
Spot Welders,
Porto Power Kits,
Pulling Posts
Air Hammers
Air Drills,
Air Ratchets,
Car Dollies,
Detailing Tools,
Detailing Supplies. etc
Steel Toe Boots
Work Pants (NOT JEANS!)
Safety Glasses
Dust Mask
Respirator
Spreader ( For Mudding)
Gloves (LATEX, NITRILE)
Paint Suits
Ear Muffs (Hearing Protection)
Knee Pads
The Need of Shop
Knowledge
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Working for an auto-body shop requires being referred to it by an
insurance company.
The insurance company has a vested interest in making sure repairs
are cheap as possible which is the good news, Bad news is it will be
cheap and the more little the amount you pay is the way your repair
process will be.
What would happen is that questions that normally would be directed
to the vehicle owner for example, “Should we fix this wiring while we’re
at it?” Or any other questions dealing with that will be directed to the
insurance company and not the customer him/herself, therefore
leaving the owner left out of the case.
Always remember, a more honest shop is always better for people who
want to work in need of cars repairs and a clean, unorganized
business. A few things to let you know the shop’s honesty would be to
ask them a lot of questions. An example would be to ask the shop
manager to provide you with a copy of all the invoices for parts they
had to purchase to fix the car and if able to, compare the parts list with
the cost listed on the insurance company estimate.
If received, you will then know that it’s a little less unsafe.
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Adding on, always ask a shop for a written repair guarantee.
Adding onto that, ask a shop if they are a direct repair facility for
more than one insurance company. Asking them this will possibly
give you stronger chances of thinking twice about cutting corners at
your expense. The best source on that subject would be to ask the
shop to explain “betterment” to you, just because you’re curious.
This will wrap it all up and show them that you are reading up on
the repair process. The point of this is to show that we need to
stand up for ourselves and fight for our rights because we all know
that one of the number one problems we have is dealing with cars.
THE NEED OF SHOP KNOWLEDGE
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Conclusion
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People continue to turn to auto collision shops because of a
vital or slight accident. The cost is losing your life and losing a
large amount of money. People have also lost their lives over
a vehicle, but strong complaints are not necessary towards
the auto technology laws. Wheels on the road have always
benefit us to having a safer and organizing way to get citizens
to where they need to be. It is the people in the United States
who cause most problems in the first place, involving large
and tiny collision, being hurt or death, stealing etc. You will
have more chances of dining a teen rather than a grown adult
only because adults have survived longer than those but
some causes are affected by the community and mechanic
work being that they did not put too much effort towards the
owner of the vehicle. Unfinished work for the amount of time
is unacceptable. Auto-body shops should have everything
they need to know upon repairing vehicles because that is
what they are trained to do upon coursework. Overall, stating
the fact that auto technology has good effects and flaws,
people need an existing mind on vehicles to better
themselves and the world itself so that we can work together
in this tough life and get through it the best way we can. I
think we can get through the situation even if receiving a very
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