Introduces basic body panel straightening techniques.

 
Learning Outcomes:

• Given the lectures and lab activities students will be able to describe the different types of metal used in vehicle construction, explain their strength ratings and summarize the deformation effects of impact on steel with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities students will understand the use of common body repair hand tools and be able to straighten metal with them, with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.
• Given the lectures and lab activities students will understand and be able to apply the basic techniques and proper procedures for the use of plastic body filler with a minimum of 70 percent accuracy.