# Automotive Body and Related Repairers > Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames. - Code: 49-3021.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 49-3021) - Family: [Installation, Maintenance & Repair](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-49), one of its 52 occupations - Tasks: 25 tasks (22 core and 3 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-3021.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/49-3021.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools. Core task · Task 2933 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 2. Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test-drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling. Core task · Task 18580 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 3. Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools. Core task · Task 2943 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 4. Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders. Core task · Task 2938 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 5. Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take. Core task · Task 2935 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 6. Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint. Core task · Task 2934 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2019 7. Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components. Core task · Task 2941 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 8. Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers. Core task · Task 2944 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 9. Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete. Core task · Task 2937 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 10. Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed. Core task · Task 2946 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 11. Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder. Core task · Task 2942 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 12. Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment. Core task · Task 2936 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 13. Remove small pits and dimples in body metal, using pick hammers and punches. Core task · Task 2947 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 14. Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders. Core task · Task 2948 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 15. Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas. Core task · Task 2940 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 16. Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets. Core task · Task 2954 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 17. Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems. Core task · Task 2950 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 18. Replace damaged glass on vehicles. Core task · Task 2956 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 19. Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle. Core task · Task 2945 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 20. Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand. Core task · Task 2951 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 21. Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures. Core task · Task 2949 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 22. Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses. Core task · Task 2952 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 23. Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles. Supplemental task · Task 2955 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2019 24. Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels. Supplemental task · Task 2953 · Rated by 47 people who do the job, August 2019 25. Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears. Supplemental task · Task 2957 · Rated by 46 people who do the job, August 2019 ## More in Installation, Maintenance & Repair - [Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-3011.00): 38 tasks - [Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-2097.00): 11 tasks - [Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-3022.00): 18 tasks - [Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-3023.00): 30 tasks - [Avionics Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-2091.00): 13 tasks - [Bicycle Repairers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-3091.00): 14 tasks - [Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-3031.00): 26 tasks - [Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-9061.00): 15 tasks - [Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/49-9091.00): 18 tasks - 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