STATE FARM ESTIMATICS PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉ After Market Parts.
Answer: Parts produced by a 3rd party for use on automobiles.
◉ Betterment.
Answer: An improvement made to and automobile that increases its
value, rather than a repair that simply maintains its current value
◉ BL.
Answer: Blend
◉ Blend.
Answer: This operation is equal to half the RF time on a panel. Blend
would be necessary if an adjacent panel required some paint so the
color would match. If damage is within 18" of an adjacent panel then
blend. Allow 36" if it is a metallic or gold paint, because the paints
are hard to match.
◉ Bridge.
Answer: Bridging occurs between 2 surfaces painted at the same
time. A good example would be seen between a molding and the
, panel Eventually the bridge will crack between the two and the
integrity of the paint will deteriorate. Bridging is most often related
to R&I. If a shoes does not strip a panel naked then bridging will
most likely occur.
◉ CEG.
Answer: Collision Estimating Guide
◉ Collision Estimating Guide.
Answer: A reference for how much time the average mechanic or
painter will require performing a specific task.
◉ Clean and Retape.
Answer: When an adhesive molding, nameplate, or emblem is
removed and reinstalled. The painter must clean the glue off and
apply a new coat.
◉ Clear Coat.
Answer: is used to seal in the color pigment on a panel. Most
vehicles have two stage paint which is first coat color, second coat
clear.
◉ Corrosion Protection.
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
◉ After Market Parts.
Answer: Parts produced by a 3rd party for use on automobiles.
◉ Betterment.
Answer: An improvement made to and automobile that increases its
value, rather than a repair that simply maintains its current value
◉ BL.
Answer: Blend
◉ Blend.
Answer: This operation is equal to half the RF time on a panel. Blend
would be necessary if an adjacent panel required some paint so the
color would match. If damage is within 18" of an adjacent panel then
blend. Allow 36" if it is a metallic or gold paint, because the paints
are hard to match.
◉ Bridge.
Answer: Bridging occurs between 2 surfaces painted at the same
time. A good example would be seen between a molding and the
, panel Eventually the bridge will crack between the two and the
integrity of the paint will deteriorate. Bridging is most often related
to R&I. If a shoes does not strip a panel naked then bridging will
most likely occur.
◉ CEG.
Answer: Collision Estimating Guide
◉ Collision Estimating Guide.
Answer: A reference for how much time the average mechanic or
painter will require performing a specific task.
◉ Clean and Retape.
Answer: When an adhesive molding, nameplate, or emblem is
removed and reinstalled. The painter must clean the glue off and
apply a new coat.
◉ Clear Coat.
Answer: is used to seal in the color pigment on a panel. Most
vehicles have two stage paint which is first coat color, second coat
clear.
◉ Corrosion Protection.
