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.
Reader’s Choice: Treating Rust
“What is the proper way to treat rust? I do quite a bit of restoration, and rust has always been a problem. Also, how do you prep a vehicle that has been sodablasted?”
Reader’s Choice 2014
Three lucky readers get their questions answered and win $50!
All In For Aluminum
Aluminum’s the talk of the town these days, but some shops are still taking a “wait-and-see” attitude on tooling and training.
Detroit: The Heart of the Auto Industry
The city is back and alive, and cars are at the heart of it. All of us here at BodyShop Business will be there July 28-Aug. 2 for NACE, and we hope you will be too.
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.
Equip Yourself for Aluminum
Do you have the equipment it takes to repair aluminum? Here is a range of tools and other products you will need.
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.
An Appointment with The Metal Surgeon
Jon Bingham, owner of The Metal Surgeon in Denver, Colo., caters to a niche market by focusing exclusively on metal fabrication and preparation.
Repairing New Metals
We take a glimpse at part of a procedure from GM for replacing the aluminum front wheelhouse on a 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Crashrepairinfo.com Is Here
Launched by the OE Roundtable, crashrepairinfo.com educates consumers on technical information, various types of parts, repair rights and more.
Detours: The Birth of the WaterCar
Inspired by the Amphicar of the 1960s, Dave March of Fountain Valley Bodyworks decided to craft his own hydro-friendly vehicle.
