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A Crash Course in Color Theory

BodyShop Business Publisher Scott Shriber, whose painting career ended with the advent of catalyzed paints, proves an old dog can learn new tricks.

4/5/2012 By Scott Shriber

Class Is In Session: Learning Color Theory

Editor Jason Stahl visits Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes to get schooled on refinishing, color adjustment and blending.

4/5/2012 By Jason Stahl

Preventing Peelers

A shocking number of bumper covers painted in body shops end up peeling, but all it takes is following the paint manufacturer's procedures for finishing flexible parts to banish these eyesores forever.

3/9/2012 By Charlie Barone

Pinstriping and Lettering: The Lost Art

Quality pinstriping takes lots of practice, but if you dedicate yourself to it and market it well, you can make it a thriving add-on business.

12/8/2011 By David “Hivoltz” Richards

6H Rule: My Compliance Experience

Watching a video of our state inspector explaining our state's regulations regarding the 6H Rule nearly induced a panic attack in me as I realized I wasn't compliant. So I got busy and here's my story.

8/1/2011 By Bob Flanigan

Diary of a Bad Collision Repair Part II

It's been almost one year since I exposed some butcher jobs in the North Carolina collision market, and guess what? They're still happening.

8/1/2011 By Danny Wyatt

Diagnosing Automotive Paint Problems

More than 17 years in the collision repair industry has alerted me to three common problems with paint jobs. Here's how to avoid them so you can also avoid costly redos.

6/7/2011 By Ed Knight

Waterborne Paint FAQs

We asked the paint manufacturers six questions about low-VOC/waterborne paint with the goal of dispelling the myths and fears about this new technology. Their answers may surprise you.

4/4/2011 By Mark Clark

Repairing Vinyl Wraps

Vinyl wraps are becoming more and more popular as consumers are choosing to customize their vehicles before purchasing...which means you’ll be seeing more of these cars in your shops. Here’s more on the trend and what you nee...

1/12/2011 3:25:35 PM By David Williams

Prep for Perfection

Shortcuts and speed only lead to hack paint jobs. Performing the right paint prep procedures from start to finish will help you avoid costly re-dos.

10/25/2010 9:31:27 AM By Nathan Tarr

Diary of a Bad Collision Repair

Bad collision repairs are allowed to take place, pure and simple. Greed and not caring allow them to take place. And I've seen my fair share.

10/25/2010 By Danny Wyatt

UV Primers

Ultraviolet (UV) primer might be pricey, but consider the advantages and you might be sold on this amazing technology.

9/29/2010 1:31:09 PM By Mike West

Why You Should Replace Hand Sanding with Power Sanding

Power sanders are much faster than hand sanding, and fast is the name of the game in collision repair. So stop hand sanding and learn to love the “bomb.”

3/10/2010 By Mark Clark

Waterborne Paint Conversion for Body Shops

Waterborne paint is the wave of the future for body shops. As environmental regulations become stricter for collision repairers, many are looking to waterborne paint to help their body shops go green. But converting to wa...

2/18/2010

Converting a Body Shop to Waterborne Paint: What to Expect

After eight years working with waterborne basecoats, I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Here’s a no-frills, firsthand account of my experience.

2/9/2010 By Mike Anderson

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