Publisher's Synopsis
Automotive Non-Structural Analysis This book covers the basics and other more advanced concepts on automotive non-structural analysis. It is a great help if you're also trying to pass the ASE non-structural-analysis exam. On the other hand it prepares you with the needed knowledge to perform this kind of work. Great care was given to present the information in a non-cluttered pictorial format so as not to bore you with minutiae. Use this book as a stepping stone into the world of automotive body preparation, if you're a DIY mechanic, if you just want to know about the process or to pass the ASE exam, enjoy. Table of Contents: * - Surface body preparation/ Why is Auto Part Removal Important? * - Removing Automotive Paint * - Applying Automotive Primer * - Outer body paneling repair work * - Auto Paint Prep Sanding * - Metal finishing and body filling * - Auto Paint Prep Sanding on Existing Paint Surfaces * - Outer Body Paneling Repair Work/ Panel Replacement * - Metal-body Repairs and Techniques * - Body Filler Phase * - Using a Stud Welder and Slide Hammer for Body Repair * - Automotive Plastic Parts Repair * - Glass and windshield replacement and repair