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The Automotive Body Repairer positions a dolly block against surface of dented area and beats opposite surface to remove dents, using a hammer. Then straightens bent automobile or other vehicle frames, using pneumatic frame-straightening machine. The Automotive Body Repairer fills depressions with body filler and files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools. The Automotive Body Repairer paints and sands repaired surface, using paint spray gun and motorized sander. Then the Automotive Body Repairer cuts opening in vehicle body for installation of customized windows, using templates, and power shears or chisel. He must fit and secure windows, vinyl roof, and metal trim to vehicle body, using caulking gun, adhesive brush, and mallet.
The Automotive Body Repairer removes damaged fenders and panels, using wrenches and cutting torch, and installs replacement parts, using wrenches or welding equipment. The Automotive Body Repairer measures and marks vinyl material and cuts material to size for roof installation, using rule, straightedge, and hand shears. The Automotive Body Repairer cuts away damaged fiberglass from automobile body, using air grinder. The Automotive Body Repairer soaks the fiberglass matting in resin mixture and applies layers of matting over repair area to specified thickness. Then he mixes polyester resin and hardener to be used in restoring damaged area. The Automotive Body Repairer peels separating film from repair area and washes repaired surface with water.
The Automotive Body Repairer examines vehicle to determine extent and type of damage. He then must cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair is to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure. The Automotive Body Repairer removes upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders. The Automotive Body Repairer reads specifications or congers with customer to determine custom modifications to alter the appearance of the vehicle. Often the Automotive Body Repairer adjusts or aligns headlights, wheels, and brake system after they have completed the repair work. The Automotive Body Repairer cleans work area, using air hose to remove damaged material and to remove discarded fiberglass strips used in the vehicle repair procedure.
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