CAADE Repair and Refinishing Processes 4

Question 1

A 'complete refinish' versus a 'panel refinish' on an estimating guide primarily differs in:

Accepted Answer

The amount of masking required and labor time assigned

Answer

A complete refinish requires masking the entire vehicle except the panel, while a panel refinish involves less masking, reflected in different labor times.

Question 2

Corrosion protection inside a replaced rocker panel is typically applied using:

Accepted Answer

Wax- or oil-based cavity wax injected through access holes

Answer

Cavity wax is injected into enclosed sections like rockers to coat interior surfaces inaccessible after welding, preventing internal rust.

Question 3

During color matching, a paint that appears too yellow compared to the vehicle panel should be adjusted by:

Accepted Answer

Adding a blue or violet toner to neutralize the yellow cast

Answer

Blue and violet toners are opposite yellow on the color wheel and can neutralize an excess yellow cast in the mixed color.

Question 4

Waterborne basecoat systems differ from solvent-borne systems in that they:

Accepted Answer

Use water as the primary carrier and require forced air or IR drying between coats

Answer

Waterborne paints use water as the carrier and must have moisture driven off with air movement or infrared heat before clearcoating.

Question 5

An estimator writing an estimate for aluminum panel repair should note that aluminum:

Accepted Answer

Requires dedicated aluminum-specific tools, wire, and techniques to avoid contamination

Answer

Aluminum is highly susceptible to contamination from iron particles, requiring separate dedicated tools, aluminum MIG wire, and modified techniques.

(CAADE) Certified Automotive Appraisal and Damage Estimator Practice Test

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CAADE Repair and Refinishing Processes 4