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PANEL BEATING MATERIALS

May 17, 2010

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At the end of this course participants will be able to:

Learning Objective

Identify Panel Beating materials

Identify materials uses

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Discussion Outline

Panel Beating materials

Materials Uses

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The key to a successful bodywork is the ability of a bodyman to use a recommended and correct quantity of panel beating repair materials.

On completion of this course you should have a sound knowledge of body repair materials and its uses.

Introduction

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Materials are consumable items; that is items that are used and can not be re-used

Definition

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Metals – body partsWelding rods GlassesBody filler FoamSanding paper Sanding disc Tap screwPrimer

Materials are consumable items; that is items that are used and can not be re-used again.

ElectrodesBolts and nutsStudRivet pinsBrazing rodsFluxGlueMasticRubber

PANEL BEATING MATERIALS

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Metals – body parts

Body parts are used for parts replacement.

(7) Boot cover hinges (#)

(8) Boot cover panel (G2)

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Welding rods

Welding rod is used for oxy-acetylene welding operation as metal filler.

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Used for Windscreen and Glass replacement

Glasses

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Used for filling of dents that can not be completely retouched

Body filler

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Used for upholstery and for padding

Foam

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Used for sanding operations

Sanding paper

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Used for disking out small dents/hump, file marks, and for dressing of body filler.

sanding disc

sanding disc P80

sanding disc P120

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Used for removing welding rag, spot weld and grinding excess weld.

Grinding disc

grinding stone

grinding disc

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Used for fixing of mobile parts

Tap Screw

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Fiberglass, (also calledglass fiber), is material made from extremely fine fibers of glass. It is used as a reinforcing agent for many polymer products.

Fiberglass Cloth

Fiberglass sheet

Fiberglass bundle

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Flux coated steel electrode used in the shielded metal arc welding, (SMAW) process

Electrodes

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Electrodes

Copper chromium alloyed electrode used in the electric spot welding, (ESW) process

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Used for temporal joining of parts

Bolts and nuts

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Used for holding harnesses.

Stud

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Used for riveting operation

Rivet pins

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Used for brazing processes

Brazing rods

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used for oxy-acetylene welding operation as a shield.

flux

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Glue can be used to join metal, composites and fabric.

Glue

Two-part Epoxy

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For sealing of openings in-between metals. Has high adhesive qualities to steel, aluminum, copper, plastic pipes, communication cables and heavy power installations.

Mastic Sealant

Two-part Epoxy

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Used as mat.

Rubber

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Used for taping car for selection painting.

Masking Tape

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Used for priming car body before painting.

Primer

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Conclusion

Material usage in carbody repair require carefulness because excess application leads to the damage of the job.

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