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Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing
Special Notices and Features
There are a variety of notices and features used
throughout this text to emphasize safe work practices
and provide supplemental information related to the
system or procedure being discussed. They are identi-
fied by color, an icon, and a colored border. The notices
and features are as follows:
C A U T I O N
A caution identifies hazards that may result in
temporary or permanent damage of equipment or tools
if the proper procedures or safety measures are not
followed. If a caution is not understood, always consult
a supervisor or instructor.
W A R N I N G
A warning identifies hazards that may result in personal
injury if the proper procedures or safety measures are
not followed. If a warning is not understood, always
consult a supervisor or instructor.
N O T E
A note is used to highlight technical information that is
critical to the collision repair and refinishing process.
W O R K I N G S M A R T
Working Smart features contain tips for performing
collision repair and refinishing procedures more
efficiently.
W O R K I N G G R E E N
Working Green features call attention to collision
repair and refinishing operations that impact the
environment and provide tips for lessening this
impact.
Supplementing the Textbook
A comprehensive workbook is available for use with
the Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing textbook. The g
workbook contains learning objectives and a variety
of questions organized to correlate with the chapters
in this text and provide a means to demonstrate your
understanding of the equipment, materials, skills, and
techniques encountered in the collision repair and refin-
ishing profession. The workbook also contains several
jobs that walk you through important collision repair and
refinishing operations step by step. These jobs give you
the opportunity to develop the hands-on skills needed to
succeed in the collision repair shop.
Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing is an indis-
pensible resource for students preparing for a career in
collision repair and refinishing, as well as experienced
technicians preparing for the ASE Collision Repair and
Refinishing certification tests. Reading and under-
standing the material in this book will help you prepare
for a job in any area of collision repair.