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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trends in Materials
Vehicles today are becoming “hybrids” of construction. Here’s a closer look at aluminum, magnesium, carbon fiber and steel and the roles these advanced materials play in the modern automobile.
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.
Auto Body Frame Machine Purchasing Tips
Frame machines come in all shapes, sizes and capabilities. The more you know about them, the better buying decisions you can make.
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 changed.
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.
