I-CAR Removing and Installing Exterior
Trim, Pinstripes, and Decals UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When reusing an adhered emblem, which of these requires the foam tape on the emblem to be
uniform in appearance? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Transfer adhesive
Tech A says that a molding, ordered by color, may need refinishing.
Tech B says that an undamaged molding may require replacement if it is removed.
Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Both A and B
Painted pinstripes should be removed using: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔a DA sander
The protective film on pinstriping and decals: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔keeps the pieces
in alignment during application
Hood mounted windshield washer nozzles are removed by: - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔squeezing from the bottom and popping them out through the top
Tech A says that the belt-line molding may need to be removed to remove the door mirror.
Tech B says that the interior door trim panel mahy need to be removed to remove the door
mirror.
Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Both A and B
Tech A says that rivets may be used to attach door handles to the door skin.
Tech B says that wing nuts may be used to connect linkages between door handles and latch
assemblies.
Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A only
An interior door trim panel is being removed.
Tech A says that the power window switch should be disconnected when it is not being used.
, Tech B says that the ignition switch should be in the OFF position when it is not needed.
Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Both A and B
Tech A says that a lubricant should be used with a trim removal air chisel attachment
Tech B says that a lubricant should be used with an eraser disc
Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A only
A clip-attached door cladding is being removed and installed on a replacement door panel.
Tech A says to drill all necessary holes before refinishing.
Tech B says that some door cladding is impossible to remove without damaging the clips.
Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Both A and B
Tech A says that when removing a belt-line molding, the door trim panel may need to be
removed.
Tech B says that when removing a belt-line molding, the door mirror may need to be
removed.
Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Both A and B
All of these may be done when applying decals EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔squeegee from the outside to the inside
Underhood insulation pads are typically attached to the hood using: - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔flush-mounted nylon retainers
Removing a belt-line molding may require: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔removing the door
glass
Replacement labels have their own part numbers - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔True
Plastic grommets may be used with metal fasteners - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔True
Trim, Pinstripes, and Decals UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When reusing an adhered emblem, which of these requires the foam tape on the emblem to be
uniform in appearance? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Transfer adhesive
Tech A says that a molding, ordered by color, may need refinishing.
Tech B says that an undamaged molding may require replacement if it is removed.
Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Both A and B
Painted pinstripes should be removed using: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔a DA sander
The protective film on pinstriping and decals: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔keeps the pieces
in alignment during application
Hood mounted windshield washer nozzles are removed by: - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔squeezing from the bottom and popping them out through the top
Tech A says that the belt-line molding may need to be removed to remove the door mirror.
Tech B says that the interior door trim panel mahy need to be removed to remove the door
mirror.
Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Both A and B
Tech A says that rivets may be used to attach door handles to the door skin.
Tech B says that wing nuts may be used to connect linkages between door handles and latch
assemblies.
Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A only
An interior door trim panel is being removed.
Tech A says that the power window switch should be disconnected when it is not being used.
, Tech B says that the ignition switch should be in the OFF position when it is not needed.
Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Both A and B
Tech A says that a lubricant should be used with a trim removal air chisel attachment
Tech B says that a lubricant should be used with an eraser disc
Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔A only
A clip-attached door cladding is being removed and installed on a replacement door panel.
Tech A says to drill all necessary holes before refinishing.
Tech B says that some door cladding is impossible to remove without damaging the clips.
Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Both A and B
Tech A says that when removing a belt-line molding, the door trim panel may need to be
removed.
Tech B says that when removing a belt-line molding, the door mirror may need to be
removed.
Who is right? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Both A and B
All of these may be done when applying decals EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔squeegee from the outside to the inside
Underhood insulation pads are typically attached to the hood using: - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔flush-mounted nylon retainers
Removing a belt-line molding may require: - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔removing the door
glass
Replacement labels have their own part numbers - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔True
Plastic grommets may be used with metal fasteners - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔True
