Car Body Shop Repair
Repair Aluminum with OTC’s Specialized Synthetic Body Tools

Special hand tools made from synthetic material have great shock absorption qualities, greatly reducing the risk of marring, scratching or gouging panels.

A Variety of Clamps from WeschTools

WeschTools’ full-frame clamp is an affordable way to get into the light truck repair business.

Chief Automotive Technologies Aluminum Dust Extractor

The dust extractor, which features all-stainless steel construction and high-efficiency immersion separation technology, collects and contains aluminum particles released during sanding.

2015 Industry Profile

A statistical snapshot of the collision repair industry.

Portable Dent Pulling Systems

Lenco’s dent pulling systems allow for any type of pull in any situation.

Keep Your Spot Weld Drill Bits Sharp

Reuse your spot weld drill bits several times to save money, improve profitability and generate operational improvements.

Efficiently Bond Aluminum and Steel

Chief Automotive Technologies’ new PNP90 self-piercing rivet gun is ideal for all common auto body riveting applications, including efficiently bonding aluminum and steel vehicle body panels.

Heat Nuts and Bolts Red Hot in Seconds

Induction Innovations’ Mini-Ductor II Flameless Heat System heats nuts and bolts red hot in seconds without a flame.

Skin Doors in a Flash

Al Skin Zipper skins doors in approximately 15 minutes using a self-lubricating, reinforced nylon head that will crimp regular or adhesive-bonded skins.

SCRS Offers Factors to Consider Before Investing in Aluminum Repair

Association interviewed equipment manufacturers and collision repairers to get their personal experiences on the front lines of the “aluminum revolution.”

Repairing Damage on a Diamond Frame

We have a 1970 Chevelle with a diamond frame. It is only off by 3/8″ in the center section, and the channel behind for the trunk support is also out by 1/4″. Can I just use a simple jack on the inside of the frame in the opposite corners to straighten it out?

Bond Strong to Aluminum

U.S. Chemical & Plastics’ AG47 Lightweight GRIP Filler and Icing Lite Gold Finishing Glaze provide the strongest bond to aluminum.