Technical: Looking Clearly Through the Glass Part III
The 2014 Subaru is on time for delivery. The tech does a great job on the windshield, but then asks, ”When is the recalibration going to be done?” Now, your stomach turns.
Looking Clearly Through the Glass Part II
The introduction of collision avoidance systems has made a simple windshield replacement a complex issue.
Looking Clearly Through the Glass
There is no such thing as a simple repair anymore, and windshield replacement is a prime example.
Rivet Bonding Comes Full Blast
By now, most of you have heard the news that Ford has mainstreamed rivet bonding with the introduction of the 2015 F-150. This has forced many shops to look into some new equipment, such as self piercing rivet guns (or SPR guns). The cost of this gun has many shop owners shaking their heads and
Have You Had Your Fiber?
Many more vehicle manufacturers are planning future composite products. With these changes, considerations on training for these repairs might be in order.
How Are Your Shop’s Welds?
When was the last time you checked your welds? Remember, it isn’t just your reputation on the line. Your customers are betting their lives on these welds.
Are You Missing the Boat?
Getting the equipment and training for welding aluminum can open up doors to new services such as boat, RV and trailer repair.
Aluminum: Not Difficult, Just Different
Years of high-end luxury cars have insulated most shops from having to worry about repairing aluminum. Now, the popular Ford F-150 will be aluminum, and it’s time to get on board and accept the inevitable.
R&I of Glass: Can You Afford to Wait?
Some shops are finding that removing and installing glass themselves is having a positive impact on their cycle time. But there are important technical aspects you need to know first.
Auto Foam: Overlooked and Misunderstood
Although foams might seem like a minor part of the repair, they are not. There can be serious ramifications for improperly using them, improperly placing them or not replacing them at all.
MIG Brazing: A Learning Process
Learning MIG brazing isn’t difficult, just different. And because there is less heat and no melting, it’s becoming a necessary skill to weld the new metals of today’s vehicles.
Corrosion Protection: How Long Will Your Repair Last?
Today’s metals are stronger than ever but thinner, too. How long do you think it will take for corrosion to compromise metal strength once it takes hold – especially with the increasing use of liquid deicer to combat snow storms?
