Craftsman Motor Vehicles Body Repair study guide
Craftsman Motor Vehicles Body Repair · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Craftsman Motor Vehicles Body Repair credential is a trade-level certification for technicians who straighten, replace, and refinish damaged vehicle bodies. It suits collision repair technicians with hands-on shop experience who want their skills assessed against a recognized standard, as well as apprentices preparing to advance. The Craftsman Motor Vehicles Body Repair study guide has 10 sections and about 2,837 words.
01Safety, Tools, and Shop Practice
Read the SDS before opening a product; use the specified gloves, eye protection, and respirator cartridge. Keep flammable liquids away from ignition sources; bond and ground metal containers when dispensing.
307 words, about 2 min02Vehicle Construction, Materials, and Collision Damage Analysis
Body-on-frame: a separate ladder frame carries load; body mounts isolate vibration. Unibody: stamped panels form a stressed shell, and rails, aprons, strut towers, and rockers are structural.
329 words, about 2 min03Estimating, Work Orders, and Customer Communication
Use OEM repair procedures, labor time guides, and current parts pricing. Include required operations: pre-scan, post-scan, calibration, corrosion protection, seam sealer, and refinish.
280 words, about 1 min04Panel Removal, Replacement, and Alignment
Photograph and label before disassembly; note shims, clips, and one-time-use fasteners. Support the panel and release hem flanges without distorting the inner panel.
275 words, about 1 min05Metal Straightening, Shrinking, and Stretching
Stretching thins and lengthens metal; shrinking gathers it. A dent often has stretched crowns and compressed edges.
269 words, about 1 min06Body Filler, Plastic, and Composite Repair
Apply only to clean, correctly prepared steel or an approved substrate; never over rust, paint, or e-coat without the specified prep. Epoxy primer improves adhesion; polyester filler is not waterproof and must be sealed.
289 words, about 1 min07Welding, Cutting, and Panel Bonding
GMAW short-circuit is common for mild steel; spray transfer needs higher current and is not suitable for thin vertical panels. STRSW reproduces factory welds; tips, current, and squeeze time must be set for the material stack.
273 words, about 1 min08Frame, Unibody, and Structural Straightening
Use a three-dimensional measuring system or OEM datum points; compare to OEM dimensions. Anchor the vehicle at the specified points so pulling does not drag the whole body.
288 words, about 1 min09Surface Preparation, Priming, and Refinishing
Wash, then degrease with the specified cleaner; use a tack cloth before coating. Identify the substrate: steel, galvanized, aluminum, plastic, e-coat, or existing finish.
266 words, about 1 min10Glass, Trim, Hardware, and Interior Components
Laminated windshields and tempered side/back glass fail differently; use the correct removal method. Cut the urethane; do not pry the glass.
261 words, about 1 min