Dent Assessment and Damage Evaluation Flashcards
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What is the first step a PDR technician should perform when evaluating a dent?
Answer: Inspect paint thickness and surface condition before any repairs
Before beginning any repair, a technician should evaluate the paint condition, surface integrity, and damage extent to determine if PDR is appropriate.
How do PDR technicians use a paint thickness gauge during assessment?
Answer: To detect prior body filler or repaints that would affect PDR suitability
A paint thickness gauge detects areas of thick paint that indicate prior body filler or repaints, which would make PDR difficult or impossible since the paint may crack.
What does a 'sharp' dent (as opposed to a 'soft' dent) indicate about repairability?
Answer: Sharp dents have a defined crease that makes repair more challenging and time-consuming
Sharp dents have a defined crease or fold in the metal that requires more careful, targeted work compared to soft round dents, making them more challenging and time-consuming to repair.
What does inspecting the 'reflection' of a dent on a reflective board reveal?
Answer: The exact depth, shape, and high/low spots not visible to the naked eye
Using a reflective board, technicians can see distortions in straight lines that reveal the precise topography of the dent including subtle high and low spots invisible to the unaided eye.
Which damage type is LEAST suitable for PDR repair?
Answer: A dent with cracked or chipped paint over it
A dent with cracked or chipped paint is not suitable for PDR because the repair process could worsen the paint damage, and the original paint is already compromised.
How does metal thickness affect dent assessment in PDR?
Answer: Thinner metal dents more easily but also responds more readily to PDR; thicker metal requires more force
Thinner metal panels dent more easily but also respond well to PDR pressure; thicker metal requires greater pushing force and may be more resistant to returning to shape.