Plastic Repair Learning Outcomes

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PLASTIC REPAIR - LEARNING OUTCOMES

Identify Plastic	Skill Level 1

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Find ID symbol on part and reference ID chart.
		2.) Follow ID procedure flowchart if ID symbol can't be found on the part
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Watch the mentor first.
		2.) Practice identifying plastic parts under supervision.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Test for proper identification of ten different parts.

Decide Repair Method	Skill Level 1

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Based on plastic type, reference chart for repair suggestions.
	Work Practices	2.) Choice of repair method must be informed by extent of damage, technician skill level, available equipment and supplies.
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Go through decision process with mentor several times.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Identify the proper repair method on ten different parts in consultation with mentor.

Repair Gouges, Surface Damage with Two-Part Adhesive	Skill Level 1

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Clean plastic.
		2.) Prep plastic for filler application.
		3.) Mix and apply filler.
		4.) Sand to profile, prepare for primer.
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Watch the mentor first.
		2.) Practice on scrap bumper.
		3.) Observe you on customer vehicle.
		4.) Working filler with proper tools and sandpaper grades.
		5.) Proper method of finish work.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Test repair strength and appearance.
		2.) Observe five times that repair quality is good before primer.
		3.) Grade on proper elements of repair - PPE, proper tool, proper grits for prep work, proper product (adhesion promoter, two-part), observe proper cure time, proper tools and grits for finish work.
		4.) Is the work performed in the expected time?

Repair Small Holes and Tears with Two-Part Adhesive	Skill Level 2

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Clean plastic.
		2.) Prep for adhesive application.
		3.) Apply adhesive and reinforcement (per mfg'r recommendations).
		4.) Sand to profile, prepare for primer.
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Watch the mentor first.
		2.) Practice on scrap bumper.
		3.) Observe you on customer vehicle.
		4.) Working filler with proper tools and sandpaper grades.
		5.) Proper method of finish work.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Test repair strength and appearance.
		2.) Observe five times that repair quality is good before primer.
		3.) Grade on proper elements of repair - PPE, proper tool, proper grits for prep work, proper product (adhesion promoter, two-part), observe proper cure time, proper tools and grits for finish work.
		4.) Is the work performed in the expected time?

Repair Broken Tabs and Mounting Holes with Two-Part Adhesive	Skill Level 3

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Clean plastic.
		2.) Prep damaged area per adhesive mfg'r recommendations.
		3.) Apply two-part adhesive.
		4.) Finish repair by sanding to original dimensions.
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Watch the mentor first.
		2.) Practice on scrap bumper.
		3.) Observe you on customer vehicle.
		4.) Working filler with proper tools and sandpaper grades.
		5.) Proper method of finish work.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Test repair strength and appearance.
		2.) Observe five times that repair quality is good before primer.
		3.) Grade on proper elements of repair - PPE, proper tool, proper grits for prep work, proper product (adhesion promoter, two-part), observe proper cure time, proper tools and grits for finish work.
		4.) Is the work performed in the expected time?

Repair Broken Headlight Tabs with Two-Part Adhesive	Skill Level 3

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Clean plastic.
		2.) Prep damaged area per adhesive mfg'r recommendations.
		3.) Apply two-part adhesive.
		4.) Finish repair by sanding to original dimensions.
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Watch the mentor first.
		2.) Practice on scrap headlight.
		3.) Observe you on customer vehicle.
		4.) Proper method of finish work.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Test repair strength and appearance.
		2.) Observe five times that repair quality is good before primer.
		3.) Grade on proper elements of repair - PPE, proper tool, proper grits for prep work, proper product (adhesion promoter, two-part), observe proper cure time, proper tools and grits for finish work.
		4.) Is the work performed in the expected time?

Polyurethane Repair with Airless Plastic Welder	Skill Level 2

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Clean plastic.
		2.) Prep damaged area with grinder, sander.
		3.) Melt urethane welding rod into v-groove with airless welder.
		4.) Apply flexible cosmetic glaze.
		5.) Sand to profile, prepare for primer.
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Watch the mentor first.
		2.) Practice on scrap bumper.
		3.) Observe you on customer vehicle.
		4.) Working filler with proper tools and sandpaper grades.
		5.) Proper method of finish work.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Test repair strength and appearance.
		2.) Observe five times that repair quality is good before primer.
		3.) Grade on proper elements of repair - PPE, proper tool, proper grits for prep work, proper product (adhesion promoter, two-part), observe proper cure time, proper tools and grits for finish work.
		4.) Is the work performed in the expected time?

Non-Appearance Repairs on Underhood Plastics with Nitrogen Plastic Welder	Skill Level 2

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Clean plastic.
		2.) Prep damaged area with grinder, sander.
		3.) Nitrogen plastic weld with matching welding rod.
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Watch the mentor first.
		2.) Practice on scrap parts.
		3.) Observe you on actual parts.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Test repair strength and appearance.
		2.) Observe five times that repair quality is good.
		3.) Grade on proper elements of repair - PPE, proper tool, proper grits for prep work, proper product.
		4.) Is the work performed in the expected time?

Repair Tears and Holes in Bumpers with Nitrogen Plastic Welder			Skill Level 3

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Clean plastic.
		2.) Prep damaged area with grinder, sander.
		3.) Nitrogen plastic weld with matching welding rod.
		4.) Prep cosmetic side for filler application.
		5.) Apply cosmetic filler.
		6.) Sand to profile, prepare for primer.
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Watch the mentor first.
		2.) Practice on scrap bumper.
		3.) Observe you on customer vehicle.
		4.) Proper method of finish work.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Test repair strength and appearance.
		2.) Observe five times that repair quality is good.
		3.) Grade on proper elements of repair - PPE, proper tool, proper grits for prep work, proper product.
		4.) Is the work performed in the expected time?

Repair Flanges, Corners, Mounting Holes, and Other Details on Bumpers with Nitrogen Plastic Welder			Skill Level 4

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Clean plastic.
		2.) Prep damaged area with grinder, sander.
		3.) Nitrogen plastic weld with matching welding rod.
		4.) Prep cosmetic side for filler application.
		5.) Apply cosmetic filler.
		6.) Sand to profile, prepare for primer.
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Watch the mentor first.
		2.) Practice on scrap bumper.
		3.) Observe you on customer vehicle.
		4.) Proper method of finish work.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Test repair strength and appearance.
		2.) Observe five times that repair quality is good.
		3.) Grade on proper elements of repair - PPE, proper tool, proper grits for prep work, proper product.
		4.) Is the work performed in the expected time?

Repair Broken Headlight Tabs with Nitrogen Plastic Welder			Skill Level 4

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Clean plastic.
		2.) Prep damaged area with grinder, sander.
		3.) Nitrogen plastic weld with matching welding rod.
		4.) Prep for filler application if necessary.
		5.) Apply cosmetic filler.
		6.) Sand to profile, prime, and paint.
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Watch the mentor first.
		2.) Practice on scrap bumper.
		3.) Observe you on customer vehicle.
		4.) Proper method of finish work.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Test repair strength and appearance.
		2.) Observe five times that repair quality is good.
		3.) Grade on proper elements of repair - PPE, proper tool, proper grits for prep work, proper product.
		4.) Is the work performed in the expected time?

Remove Small, Simple Dents in Bumpers			Skill Level 2

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Clean plastic.
		2.) Heat around damaged area.
		3.) Push out dent.
		4.) Work out distortions.
		5.) Sand area to identify high and low spots, continue to work out to profile.
		6.) Apply flexible glaze if necessary.
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Watch the mentor first.
		2.) Practice on scrap bumper.
		3.) Observe you on customer vehicle.
		4.) Proper method of finish work.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Observe repair appearance and strength.
		2.) Observe five times that repair quality is good.
		3.) Grade on proper elements of repair - PPE, proper tools, grits, and products.
		4.) Is the work performed in the expected time?

Repair Dents with Tears and Creases in Bumpers			Skill Level 3

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Clean plastic.
		2.) Heat around damaged area.
		3.) Push out dent.
		4.) Work out distortions.
		5.) Sand area to identify high and low spots, continue to work out to profile.
		6.) Apply flexible glaze if necessary.
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Watch the mentor first.
		2.) Practice on scrap bumper.
		3.) Observe you on customer vehicle.
		4.) Proper method of finish work.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Observe repair appearance and strength.
		2.) Observe five times that repair quality is good.
		3.) Grade on proper elements of repair - PPE, proper tools, grits, and products.
		4.) Is the work performed in the expected time?

Repair Dents Across Body Lines with Tears and Creases			Skill Level 4

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Clean plastic.
		2.) Heat around damaged area.
		3.) Push out dent.
		4.) Work out distortions.
		5.) Sand area to identify high and low spots, continue to work out to profile.
		6.) Apply flexible glaze if necessary.
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Watch the mentor first.
		2.) Practice on scrap bumper.
		3.) Observe you on customer vehicle.
		4.) Proper method of finish work.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Observe repair appearance and strength.
		2.) Observe five times that repair quality is good.
		3.) Grade on proper elements of repair - PPE, proper tools, grits, and products.
		4.) Is the work performed in the expected time?

Repair Dent on Rear Bumper Trunk Recess Shelf			Skill Level 5

Plastic Repair	Work Practices	1.) Clean plastic.
		2.) Heat around damaged area.
		3.) Push out dent.
		4.) Work out distortions.
		5.) Sand area to identify high and low spots, continue to work out to profile.
		6.) Nitrogen weld cracked area.
		7.) Apply flexible glaze, sand to profile.
	In-Shop Experience	1.) Watch the mentor first.
		2.) Practice on scrap bumper.
		3.) Observe you on customer vehicle.
		4.) Proper method of finish work.
	Skills Assessment	1.) Observe repair appearance and strength.
		2.) Observe five times that repair quality is good.
		3.) Grade on proper elements of repair - PPE, proper tools, grits, and products.
		4.) Is the work performed in the expected time?