This book] is intended to serve as [a] text for students and apprentices entering a career in the area of auto body repairing and refinishing. The text ... is well suited for those people now engaged in auto body repair who want to increase their skills, and also for owners who wish to perform repair jobs that do not involve heavy structural work. -Introduction.

Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing details the latest collision repair and refinishing techniques. This comprehensive textbook presents both the theoretical and practical aspects of collision repair and refinishing in an easy-to-understand manner. It includes information on structural repair, nonstructural repair, mechanical and electrical repair, refinishing, and estmaing. Auto Collison Repar and Refinishing is an indispensable resource for those preparing for a career in collision repair and refinishing, as well as experienced technicians preparing for the ASE collision repair and refinishing certification tests. Organized around the NATEF Collision Repair Task List. Detailed chapters on mechanical systems allow you to recognize and repair common types of mechanical damage encountered in the collision repair shop. The extensive estimating chapter provides unsurpassed instruction on this vital task. Full-color photographs and illustrations are used throughout to enhance understanding. Chapter reviews contain both conventional questions and ASE-type questions.

COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISHING: A FOUNDATION COURSE FOR TECHNICIANS, International Edition covers all the major areas of collision repair and refinishing as outlined by NATEF. In-depth coverage includes structural and non-structural analysis and damage repair, welding, painting and refinishing, paint chemistry, sacrificial coatings for corrosion resistance, mechanical & electrical systems, and more. The logical progression of topics and easy-to-understand writing style are perfect for students with little or no prior exposure to collision repair.

Estimating for Collision Repair presents an easy-to-read, comprehensive explanation of how to write a damage report. Modern vehicle construction is emphasized as well as computer use. A thorough overview of collision repair methods, including MIG welding and panel binding, gives the reader an understanding of current repair techniques. ASE style review questions at the end of each chapter test the reader's grasp of the topics. ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Answer Key, ISBN: 0-7668-0892-0