STATE FARM ESTIMATICS EXAM 2026 TEST
BANK VERIFIED QUESTIONS DETAILED
SOLUTIONS COMPLETE PREPARATION KIT
GRADED A+
⩥ 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.
BANK VERIFIED QUESTIONS DETAILED
SOLUTIONS COMPLETE PREPARATION KIT
GRADED A+
⩥ 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.
