Painting for Collision Repair
Introduces All Aspects of Modern Collision Refinishing and Auto Body Painting

By Michael Crandell - First Edition

The reader of Painting for Collision Repair will be introduced to all aspects of modern refinishing.

Urethane undercoats and top coats as well as HVLP paint guns are emphasized.

The techniques of surface prep, paint mixing, paint gun handling, color matching, and all other facets of refinishing are presented in this illustrated, comprehensive guide.

Each chapter concludes with ASE style questions to evaluate the reader's understanding of the topics.

Benefits:

• addresses health concerns and safety issues when working with paint
• thorough coverage of refinishing equipment and their uses
• covers troubleshooting of both existing problems and those that occur while painting
• addresses paint mixing, color matching and the application of color
• ASE style review questions reinforce student comprehension

Contents:

Safety Procedures.
Refinishing Equipment and Its Use.
Spray Gun and Its Use.
Compressed Air Supply Equipment.
Minor Body Repairs.
Restoring Corrosion Protection.
Automotive Refinishing Materials.
Sanding Materials and Methods.
Surface Refinishing Prep.
Paint Mixing Systems.
Application of Color.
Troubleshooting.
Color Matching.
Painting Plastic Parts.
Detailing.
Glossary.
Index.

272 pages - 8-1/2 x 11 in.

Paperback, 272 pages