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Aligning Panels: Closing the Gap

There are many reasons for poor bolt-on panel misalignment, some structural, some human error. But there are certain steps you can take to eliminate this problem and keep customers happy.

1/13/2012 12:21:12 PM By Mike West

Chevrolet Volt, Ford F-150 Repair Procedures

For this article, specific examples of OE procedures, diagrams, specifications, technical service bulletins (TSBs) and safety precautions are taken from ALLDATA Collision S3500.

1/13/2012 By Dan Espersen

Plastic Repair: Be Flexible

More plastic is coming down the line in vehicle construction. If you don't start repairing plastic in the next five years, your competition surely will.

10/27/2011 By Kurt Lammon

Rabid for Restoration

Some people might call Dave Walden insane when they discover the lengths he goes to restore cars to factory condition. And that's okay...because he actually agrees with them.

9/30/2011 10:14:14 AM By Jason Stahl

Sectioning the Front Hinge A-Pillar of the Buick Regal

Here is an excerpt of an OE repair article for a 2011 Buick Regal A-pillar - front hinge pillar body sectioning (upper).

9/14/2011 2:49:51 PM By Dan Espersen

Saluting a Soldier

When Jason Clary was deployed to Afghanistan by the Army, he left his beat-up pickup in the hands of a good friend, thinking he was only going to get a tune-up. But when he arrived home, he found out he got a lot more.

9/14/2011 By Jason Stahl

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

A Comprehensive Guide to Adhesives in Collision Repair

Many OEMs are now recommending the use of adhesives when bonding panels together. Here's a look at the different kinds of adhesives on the market and the functions they serve.

7/7/2011 By Curt Harler

Destructive Weld Tests

Destructive weld testing is a vital part of making sure you perform a safe repair - which is why you should do it prior to making any structural weld.

7/7/2011 By Mike West

Buying Welding Equipment for Your Body Shop

With all of the advanced metals being introduced into modern vehicles, repairers need the proper welders to perform repairs to OEM specifications. We take a look at some of the great technology available.

4/4/2011 2:32:39 PM By Curt Harler

Collision Repair: A Lost Art?

Some say the art and craft of collision repair has disappeared and that we’ve become an industry of “parts changers.” But it may just be that the definition of what a “craftsman” is has changed… because the industry has chang...

1/12/2011 3:47:07 PM By Jason Stahl

Purchasing a Frame Machine

Frame machines come in all shapes, sizes and capabilities. The more you know about them, the better buying decisions you can make.

1/12/2011 By Mark Clark

Guide to Adhesives in Collision Repair

All adhesives are not the same. And don’t assume that adhesives are universally recommended for repairs by all the OEMs. These are just some of the sticky subjects I’ll cover based on my experience with these products.

12/3/2010 By Mike West

Replacing a Hyundai Tucson Bumper Cover

This Tech Tip is based on a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) issued by Hyundai. TSBs describe known conditions or manufacturer-recommended changes in procedures and processes. This TSB provides information on changes in the H...

10/25/2010 10:04:38 AM By Dan Espersen

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

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