Product Description:

• An encyclopedia of collision repair, this book offers the most comprehensive, up-to-date information on auto body topics. Everything from the basics of auto construction, tools and safety to the most advanced topics of estimating, body alignments, panel replacement, plastics and refinishing are covered in a logical, step-by-step approach. This text focuses on preparing the reader for the ASE certification exam.

Customer Ratings:

• THE textbook for ASE certification!. If you want to obtain ASE certification, you want this book. If autobody work is your hobby, you want this book. Covers auto-body work, from tools to procedures, as any such book should. But it also covers areas that most others don t. Shop layouts, safety equipment and uses, (What fire extenguisher to use on what type of fire.) hand tools and techniques for use, types of sheet metal, air compressors, how to set-up air supply lines, types of welders, and more. From small repairs to painting, and diagnosing paint problems. Each chapter starts with objectives of what you should learn, and is followed by questions (multi choice, essay, math) to test what you learned. Followed by appendices for shop terms & abbreviations, decimal & metric equivalents, fluid and air nozzle selection charts, viscosity conversion charts. If you want to work on cars, professionally or as a hobby, YOU NEED THIS BOOK!!

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