Collision Repair Body Fillers Quiz

Max and Bella are helping their friend Joe fix his car after a minor collision. Why are they using body fillers during the repair process?

• To fill minor surface imperfections

• To replace correct techniques and proper repairs

• To apply over metal cleaner and conversion coatings

• To create a finished surface for priming and refinishing

Lino and Richard are working on restoring an old car they found in a junkyard. They discovered some dents on the car's body due to a previous accident. Which type of body filler should they use to repair these dents?

• Polyester

• Fiberglass

• Metal

• Epoxy

Glen and Adrian are working on a car repair project together and need to use body fillers. Why should they use a hardener or catalyst with the body fillers?

• To create a chemical reaction that allows the body filler to cure

• To make the body filler easier to sand

• To improve adhesion to the repair area

• To prevent the body filler from blistering or bubbling

Joe's car has suffered some damage due to corrosion. He is considering different types of body fillers for the repair. Which ones should he consider?

• Fiberglass

• Polyester

• Metal

• Epoxy

Tj, Lino, And Richard are working on a car repair project. They need to apply body filler to a repair area on the car. What should they do before applying the body filler?

• Remove the original finish coatings from the repair area

• Clean the repair area using a wax and grease remover

• Apply body filler over metal cleaner and conversion coatings

• Apply body filler over self-etching primers

John, Jonathan, and Matthew are working on a vintage car restoration project in their garage. They are at the stage where they need to mix or apply body filler to the car's body. What personal safety equipment should they use?

• Rubber gloves and a vapor respirator

• Safety goggles and a dust mask

• Earplugs and a face shield

• Steel-toed boots and a hard hat

Lino and Richard are working on a car restoration project together. They are about to apply body filler on the car's surface. Why should they apply thin coats of body filler?

• To ensure adequate adhesion

• To allow for easier sanding

• To prevent pinholes from forming

• To minimize the total body filler buildup

Nik, Joe, and Matthew are working on a car restoration project. They need to shape and sand the body filler on their vintage car. What method should they use?

• Crosscutting in multiple directions

• Sanding in a single direction

• Using a circular motion

• Applying pressure in a back-and-forth motion

Max, Julian, and Donovan are working on a car restoration project for their school's auto club. They notice high spots or bare metal within the body filler area after sanding the car's body. What should they do?

• Apply additional body filler

• Tap the high spots down and apply additional body filler

• Remove the body filler and start over

• Leave the high spots as they are

Lino, Richard, and Glen are working on a car repair project for their auto shop class. They notice pinholes in the body filler they applied to Bella's car. What could be the cause of these pinholes?

• Trapped air from improper mixing

• Adding excessive hardener when mixing

• Not adding enough hardener or contamination

• Using a coarse grit sandpaper for sanding