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Certification
Collision Repair & Refinish Certification
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence - ASE
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Objective:
To identify and recognize those Collision Repair Technicians and Refinishers who possess knowledge of the skills necessary to properly analyze and repair automotive collision damage and correct paint finish damage.
Prepare vehicle surfaces for refinishing including removing contaminants, sanding, featheredging, and applying primers and undercoatsOperate and adjust spray guns and related refinishing equipment for paint applicationApply color coats, clear coats, and blending techniques to refinished vehicle surfacesIdentify and correct finish defects including adhesion failures, surface contamination, and other painting defectsApply safety precautions and EPA and OSHA compliance requirements in collision refinishing operationsRepair and replace outer body panels including straightening, aligning, and fitting on non-structural componentsPerform metal finishing and body filling on non-structural collision damageRemove, repair, and install stationary and moveable glass and hardware in collision repairPerform plastic repair and adhesive bonding on non-structural vehicle componentsPerform structural analysis and measure collision damage using tram gauges and frame measuring equipmentRepair and align frame and unibody structures damaged in collision using frame bench and straightening equipmentPerform welding, cutting, and joining operations including GMAW, MIG, and resistance spot welding in structural collision repairDiagnose, remove, and install mechanical and electrical components affected by collision damage