Glossary “combustion” Definition:
Rapid burning of an A/F mixture in the engine cylinders.
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combustion chamber
Glossary “combustion chamber” Definition:
The space left within the cylinder when the piston is at the top of its compression stroke.
color drift
Glossary “color drift” Definition:
Color variances on OEM vehicles from the same factory.
color matching
Glossary “color matching” Definition:
Steps needed to make the new finish match the existing finish on the vehicle.
color matching manuals
Glossary “color matching manuals” Definition:
Guides that contain information needed for finishing panels, so that the repair has the same appearance as the old finish.
color spectrum
Glossary “color spectrum” Definition:
By passing light through a prism, light is broken down into its separate colors. White light contains all colors or the full spectrum.
color coded
Glossary “color coded” Definition:
Components, tools, parts that can be identified by color.
color corrected lights
Glossary “color corrected lights” Definition:
Lights used in the spray booth to make color show up properly.
color directory
Glossary “color directory” Definition:
Publication containing color chips and other paint related information for most makes and models of vehicles.
color coat
Glossary “color coat” Definition:
See top coat.
Collision Estimating Manuals
Glossary “Collision Estimating Manuals” Definition:
Guides that give information for calculating the cost of repair.
collision repair
Glossary “collision repair” Definition:
Auto body repair, restoring a damaged vehicle back to its original condition, structurally and cosmetically.
collision repair technician
Glossary “collision repair technician” Definition:
Highly skilled professional who repairs body damage resulting from a collision.
color
Glossary “color” Definition:
A color is determined by the light waves an object reflects while it absorbs all other light waves. An object is blue if it absorbs all other light waves except blue, which it reflects. An object is black when all light waves are absorbed and none are reflected. An object is white when all light waves are reflected.
color blindness
Glossary “color blindness” Definition:
Physical condition that makes it difficult for a person’s eyes to see colors correctly.
collapsible steering columns
Glossary “collapsible steering columns” Definition:
They crush under force to absorb impact, thus reducing injuries.
collet
Glossary “collet” Definition:
Device that fits around the outside of a round part. When clamped around the outside, it holds that round part securely.
Collision Estimating Guide
Glossary “Collision Estimating Guide” Definition:
Manual or computer software program that gives information to help calculate the cost of repairs.
cold cranking amperes (CCA)
Glossary “cold cranking amperes (CCA)” Definition:
Rating of a battery’s ability to provide battery voltage during cold weather.
cold soak
Glossary “cold soak” Definition:
Time given to a vehicle to sit at a low temperature, typically below 68¡ãF, until the internal and external components stablize. Done to prepare the vehicle for a cold-start, or to allow the PCM to reset the EVAP monitor timer.