Title: Straighten contours of damaged aluminum panels to a suitable condition for body fillings or metal finishing, using power tools, hand tools, and weld-on pulling attachments.
Course: Auto Body Technology I (20117-I) > Section: Applying Metal Finishing and Body Filling

Procedures should include

- following procedures for straightening metal
- identifying the appropriate tool for the job
- identifying reasons for selecting a lighter-grade grit on aluminum than would be used on steel on a grinding disc

following manufacturer guidelines and recommendations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What tools should be used to straighten aluminum, as compared to steel?
- How does over-heating affect aluminum?
- Why use a lighter-grade grit for aluminum than for steel?