DEFINITIONS AND TECHNICAL TERMS

ADJUST

To bring components to specified operational settings.

ALIGN

To bring to precise alignment or relative position of components.

ANALYZE

To examine the relationship of components of an operation.

ANCHOR

To hold in place.

APPLY

To put on, attach, or affix chemicals, components or parts by spraying, brushing, spreading or using hardware.

BLEED

To allow air fluids to enter or exit a closed system.

BUFF

To remove fine scratches, usually from a painted surface, using a fine abrasive in a neutral medium.

CHECK

To verify condition by performing an operational or comparative examination.

CLEAN

To rid component of extraneous matter for the purpose of reconditioning, repairing, measuring or reassembling.

COLD SHRINK

To restore original contour, shape and dimensions to stretched sheet metal areas utilizing appropriate hammer and dolly techniques.

COMPOUND

To smooth and bring out the gloss, usually of a lacquer topcoat, using an abrasive material.

CONDITION

To prepare for future action.

DENIB

To remove paint runs, sags or imperfections by sanding or filing.

DETERMINE

To establish the procedure to be used to effect the necessary repair.

DEVELOP

To identify, arrange or organize the steps or procedural components into a logical sequence of actions.

DIAGNOSE

To locate the cause or nature of a problem by using the specified procedure.

EVACUATE

To remove air, fluid or vapor from a closed system by use of a vacuum pump.

FEATHEREDGE

To taper and smooth the edges of a damaged area using abrasives or solvents.

FILL (REFILL)

To bring fluid level to specified point or volume.

FLUSH

To use a fluid to clean an internal system.

GRIND

To remove base metal using a motor-driven abrasive wheel, disk or pad.

HEAT SHRINK

To restore original contour, shape and dimensions to stretched sheet metal areas by applying heat and utilizing appropriate hammer and dolly techniques.

IDENTIFY

To establish the identity of a vehicle or component prior to service; to determine the nature or degree of a problem.

INSPECT

(SEE CHECK)

INSTALL (REINSTALL)

To place a component in its proper position in a system.

LEAK TEST

To locate the source of leaks in a component or system.

LOCATE

To find using tools, measuring instruments, equipment or the senses.

MASK

To protect a component or area from incidental damage from the application of refinishing materials or processes using tape, paper, or other appropriate materials.

MEASURE

To compare existing dimensions to specified dimensions by the use of calibrated instruments and gauges.

MIX

To combine or blend into one mass or mixture so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable.

PERFORM

To accomplish a procedure in accordance with established methods and standards.

PLAN

(SEE DEVELOP)

PROTECT

To take actions to prevent damage to areas of the vehicles adjacent to the repair area.

REALIGN

(SEE ALIGN)

REDUCE

To mitigate or eliminate the effects of damage to a repair area using tools, equipment and procedures.

REFILL

(SEE FILL)

REFINISH

To apply substrates, cleaners, paint and other finishing materials to the repair areas.

REMOVE

To disconnect and separate a component from a system.

REPAIR

To restore a malfunctioning component or system to operating condition.

REPLACE

To exchange an unserviceable component with a new or rebuilt component; to reinstall a component.

RESTORE

To return the repair areas to the original size, dimensions, shape, performance characteristics, and condition.

RETEXTURE

To apply a surface pattern to plastic, vinyl or other body panel or trim components in the process of repairing/restoring.

ROUGH SAND

To remove body filler, primer/substrate, or finish materials using coarse abrasives.

SAND

To scrub back and forth with sandpaper mounted either on an orbital/rotary sander or a rubber blocking tool.

SCUFF

To scratch or otherwise apply a rough surface to a body panel or finish area using abrasives to improve adhesion of fillers, substrate or refinishing materials.

SELECT

To choose the correct part or setting during assembly or adjustment.

SETUP

To select and assemble components, assemblies or parts in order or combination to produce desired results.

STORE

To organize and put away parts, hardware and components for future retrieval and use.

STRAIGHTEN

To remove bends, creases and other damage while returning a component to its original size, shape and condition.

TINT

To adjust the shade, color or opacity of paint, primer, substrate or refinishing materials.

VERIFY

To confirm a condition, adjustment or setting.

WASH

To clean by spraying, dipping, rinsing, rubbing or scrubbing.

WELD

To join two metals or plastic pieces together by bringing them to their melting points, often adding base material to the joint.