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Plastic and Composite Repair

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

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1.

One-sided damage to a polypropylene bumper cover may require all of these EXCEPT:

a)

an adhesion promotor

b)

a repair taper

c)

a filler material

d)

reinforcement tape

2.

After sanding the filler during a one-sided SMC fender repair, the repair area should be:

a)

cleaned with a vacuum

b)

cleaned with solvent-based cleaner

c)

washed with soap and water

d)

coated with an adhesion promoter

3.

Technician A says that conventional fiberglass repair material can be used to repair SMC.


Technician B says that pinning is used to strengthen repairs to fiber-reinforced plastic.


Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

4.

Technician A says that backside plastic repair adhesive may sand easier than front side repair material.


Technician B says that some plastic repair adhesives may be used as plastic repair fillers.


Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

5.

Technician A says that flexible-polyester filler designed for plastics may be used to repair minor imperfections and scratches.


Technician B says that flexible polyester filler designed for plastics may be used as an adhesive on the backside.


Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

6.

All of these may cause adhesion problems with a polyolefin part EXCEPT:

a)

applying heavy coats of adhesion promoter

b)

using a solvent-based cleaner

c)

using aluminum tape to align the repair

d)

smearing the plastic when making a repair taper

7.

Technician A says that cleaning the melt tube on an airless welder helps ensure the weld is not contaminated.


Technician B says that cleaning the shoe on an airless welder helps ensure that the heat setting is accurate.


Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

8.

Technician A says that body fillers designed for metal may also be used when making plastic repairs.


Technician B says that adhesion promoter may be recommended before applying filler to a plastic part.


Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

9.

All of these may be used during a plastic welding repair EXCEPT:

a)

metal window screen

b)

nylon window screen

c)

aluminum body tape

d)

a filler rod

10.

Technician A says that a plastic fascia containing two ISO codes indicates a blend of two different plastics.


Technician B says that ISO codes are found on the front side of a plastic part.


Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

11.

When performing a rod adhesion test, the rod to use should be the rod that:

a)

melts

b)

does not melt

c)

sticks

d)

is the same color

12.

Technician A says that before applying adhesive from a dual-cartridge, the plungers should be leveled.


Technician B says that before applying adhesive from a dual-cartridge, a bead should be run through the static mixing tip.


Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

13.

Technician A says that hot air welders may be used on a SMC part.


Technician B says that hot air welders use a filler rod as part of the repair process.


Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Bo th A and B

d)

Nether A or B

14.

Technician A says the pinning holes for a tab repair should be drilled 1/8" apart.


Technician B says that all of the pinning holes should be within the repair taper.


Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

15.

Technician A says that carbon fiber dust may short out electronic tools.


Technician B says that exposed carbon fiber may cause galvanic corrosion.


Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

16.

Technician A says that when repairing carbon fiber parts, it may be recommended to use a pyramid patch.


Technician B says that when repairing carbon fiber parts, it may be recommended to use pinning.


Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both a and B

d)

Neither A or B

17.

Technician A says that a non-polyolefin plastic usually smears when its sanded.


Technician B says that a polyolefin plastic creates a powdery dust when sanded.


Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

18.

Technician A says that a paint maker's adhesion promoter may be used before a plastic adhesive is applied.


Technician B says that a plastic adhesion promoter and a plastic repair adhesive from different product makers may be used together.


Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

19.

Technician A says that an RRIM part may be repaired using adhesives.


Technician B says that an RRIM part may be repaired using an airless plastic welder.


Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both a and B

d)

Neither a or B

20.

Bumper covers are commonly made from:

a)

Polypropylene (PP)

b)

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)

c)

Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP)

d)

Sheet molded compound (SMC)