AUTOMOTIVE BODY

REPAIR
Trevor Brown
JKHS Graduation Project
2009-2010
 Auto Body Repair
 To acquire a career in Auto Body repair one
must learn the basic function of tools, proper
techniques and safety precautions

 With the help of Auto Body Repair older or

damaged vehicles can be made to look like
new
 Why I Chose This Topic
 I hit a deer resulting in needed repairs

 I am interested in auto body repair as a career

 I like to work mechanically with my hands

 What is Auto Body Repair?
 Any type of repair
done to the body of a
vehicle

 Structural repairs
done to the frame of a
vehicle

 Painting, glass repair,

modifications etc.
 Importance of Auto Body Repair
 Vehicular accidents occur every day, resulting in a
$30 billion a year industry

 Not only are people driving their cars longer because

of the economy, car owners also wish to maintain the
appearance of their vehicles
 What is Expected of an Auto Body
Technician?
 Technicians are
expected to have a
keen eye for detail

 Must be able to follow

supervisors
instructions

 Must be prompt with

deadlines
 My Product
 I took the task of doing a repair to a damaged
vehicle

 This includes removing old parts, repainting

new parts, and placing them on the vehicle
 Sanding
 Before repainting, the
part must be sanded

 The rough surface

gives the primer
something to stick to
 Priming
 Priming seals the
surface, assuring a
smooth base for your
topcoat of paint
 Applying Color Coat
 Paint is first mixed
with reducer to ensure
an even consistency
and a smooth coat

 The mixed paint is

then added to the gun
 Clear/ Top Coat
 After a part has been
sprayed and properly
dried a protective
clear finish must be
added to protect paint
Replacing the Bumper
Replacing the Grill
The Final Product

Before
The Final Product

After
 What I Learned
 That procrastination can harm you in the long
run

 That painting with a pneumatic paint gun is

tougher than it looks

 The major cost is involved in auto repairs is

labor
 I Would Like to Thank
 Ms. Morgan

 Mr. Fonvielle

 The Graduation Project Committee

 The Judges