Aluminum Series: Fixing Dents
Aluminum is different than steel. If you don’t take this into account, you’ll set yourself up for failure.
Technical: Measuring for Damage
Improved vehicle designs have resulted in protecting vehicle occupants but creating damage further away from the direct contact area. How are you finding that damage?
Technical: “Corn Country” Shop Fixes 2015 Ford F-150
An open mind and the right attitude was all Carlson’s Collision & Glass needed to repair a damaged 2015 Ford F-150.
Technical: Tips for Saving Time and Money
I surveyed the industry and came up with some procedural tips and tips for technicians that will lead to a smoother running and more profitable shop.
Electronics – Changing the Game Part II
When repairing vehicles today, the question, “Is the system working?” has changed to, “Is the system calibrated correctly?”
Electronics – Changing the Game
New vehicle electronics packages are creating a lot of frustration in the industry. And there may not be any easy solution.
Technical: Plastic Repair
Since the cost of plastic repair equipment is relatively low, the return on investment is fairly quick. So take a look at adhesive plastic repair and plastic welding.
The Details Matter When It Comes to Vehicle Badging and Labels
We all know badging identifies the vehicle manufacturer, but badges and labels can be much more.
Making a Business Decision on Single-Sided Spot Welds
A question keeps popping up in my I-CAR classes: “Why can’t we use single-sided spot welds?” Read on for the answer.
Reader’s Choice: What Do I Need to Get Started in Aluminum Repair?
We’re thinking of adding aluminum repair to our shop. How hard is it to add this to an existing shop regarding the “clean” area?
Technical: Bring on the Aluminum
One of the first crashed 2015 Ford F-150s came into our shop…and the results had us saying, “Bring on the aluminum!”
Technical: The Flip Side to Aluminum
Change is constant and will never stop or slow down. How we approach aluminum will be the difference between making it difficult or making it easy.
