Application should include
- removing all rust, paint, and dirt, using a 16- to 24-grit abrasive disk (open coat)
- mixing body filler
- applying body filler and cheese-grating during curing.
Note: All procedures must be completed according to the filler manufacturer's directions and to National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What happens if filler is mixed incorrectly?
- What might happen if material is not properly prepared?
- How does cheese-grating help in sanding fillers?