audi authorized aluminum collision repair self-assessment

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Audi Authorized Aluminum Collision Repair Self-Assessment

While becoming a certified Audi Aluminum Collision Repair Facility is a substantial investment, many of the requisite tools,

equipment and other requirements are shared among other brands. This checklist can help you maximize your investment. Use

it to assess which Audi requirements you may already meet, and those you have yet to complete. Note that in order to become a

certified aluminum repair shop, you must also meet the requirements for the steel collision repair program. Please refer to that

self-assessment in addition to this one for all required tools.

Audi requirement also satisfies these brands where noted.

Check here if you meet this Audi requirement

Requirement Audi VW Porsche Bentley JaguarNissan/Infiniti1

• VAS 6572 Repair Bay for Aluminum Vehicles (or equivalent) approved bay.

-Measures 26' x 20' x 12'6" - Can be separate building but must only be used for aluminum, with locally approved OSHA ventilation, and appropriate lighting

- Must use a compliant Celette or Car-O-Liner Bench System, and all stainless steel tools

• VAG 2010/2 Aluminum Tool Kit with Storage Cart (or equivalent)

• VAS 6572/1 Portable Ruwac Vacuum System

• VAS 6571/4 Parts Storage Rack System (or equivalent)

• VAS 6388 Aluminum Shielded Arc Welding Unit (or equivalent)

• RAE 307002 Spool Adapter

• RAER 4047SI12 1.2mm 4047SL12 Welding Wire (or equivalent)

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• RAE 190AR-50 Gas Regulator (or equivalent)

• VAG 2001C Welding Unit

• VAS 5279B Rechargeable Riveter OR

• VAS 6790 Compact Booster

• VAS 5278 Paint Thickness Tester (or equivalent)

• VAG 1683 Multi-Cutter (or equivalent) with: VAG 1561/4 - VAG 1683 Blades Straight 25mm for Smoothing (or equivalent); VAG 1561/22 - VAG 1683 Blades L-Shaped 25.4mm (or equivalent); VAG 1561/23 - VAG 1683 Blades U-Shaped (or equivalent)

• VAG 1577 Pneumatic Hammer with PHG 51A - Ripper, Sheet Metal (or equivalent); VAG 1577/1 Chisel; VAG 1577/2 Universal Panel Cutter

• MLW 5192 Parallel Grinder (or equivalent)

• VAG 2005B Pneumatic Adhesive Gun (for the 50 mL cartridge of DP490)

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• VAS 6453 Pneumatic Adhesive Gun (for the 400 mL cartridge of DP490)

• VAS 5237 Double Cartridge Gun (or equivalent)

• VAG 2014 Crack Detection Kit (or equivalent)

• VAG 1931 Grindstone Holder (or equivalent)

• VAG 1937 TORX Bit (or equivalent)

• VAS 1917A Wing Protector (or equivalent)

• MWGV/150.5 Six-point measuring strip (or equivalent)

• VAG 2008 Straightening Bracket Set for Audi A8

• VAG 2008/1 Straightening Bracket Set Supplement, Audi A8 Long

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• VAS 6181 Straightening Bracket Set Supplement, Audi A8 MY 2003

• VAS 6181/1 Straightening Bracket Set Supplement, Audi A8 Long >2003

• VAS 6384 Straightening Bracket TT

• VAS 5007/30 Portal Gauge TT

• VAS 5007/31 Portal Gauge Supplement for Audi TT Roadster 2007

• VAS 5007/15 Portal Gauge Supplement for Audi A8 MY 2003

• VAS 5007/1 Portal Gauge Supplement, Audi A8

• VAG 2003A Pneumatic Pop Riveter (or equivalent)

• VAG 1528A 5" Magnum® Sander/Grinder (or equivalent)

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• ASE 495 324 00 000 Welding Apron (or equivalent)

• YA555A Welding Helmet (or equivalent)

• VAG 1929 Storage Container for Small Parts (or equivalent)

Training requirements:

• Must have 2 Aluminum Structural Technicians current with Audi Aluminum Welding & Structural Repair class with re-certification every 2 years

Audi of America, Inc. believes the information in this document to be correct as of November 2013. However, all information is subject to change. Please contact your Audi of America representative with questions.1 Nissan and Infiniti do not require specific tool manufacturers or tool models.© 2013 Audi of America, Inc. “Audi” and the four rings logo are registered trademarks of AUDI AG. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Rev 11/13

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