Title: Protect panels, glass, interior parts, and other vehicles adjacent to the repair area.
Course: Auto Body Technology I (21117-I) > Section: Preparing for Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

Protection should include

- determining whether to remove or mask trim
- considering pressure-sensitive tapes when working on fresh paint or sharp edges
- applying tape by stretching and pleating it in sharp curves
- applying welding blankets or spark deflection paper
- protecting glass from welding splatter
- removing and replacing fixed glass (i.e., heated and non-heated)
- removing and replacing modular glass
- following OE and product manufacturer guidelines and recommendations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it inadvisable to use a pry bar to remove undamaged panels during disassembly?
- What precautions should be taken before using the grinder adjacent to the windshield?
- What are the considerations in the removal of the hood panel?