2011 Editions Archives - Page 8 of 8 - BodyShop Business
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.

Recharging A/C Compressor for ’09 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Once upon a time, consumers, and many times technicians, knew of only one kind of oil, and that was “black gold” or “Texas tea.” But not anymore. How many types of lubricants are used in today’s vehicles? If I listed them all here, it would take up most of this article. I think you get

Repairing Vinyl Wraps

Vinyl wraps are becoming more and more popular as consumers are choosing to customize their vehicles before purchasing…which means you’ll be seeing more of these cars in your shops. Here’s more on the trend and what you need to know about handling repairs.

Back to Basics: Damage Analysis

Supplements are a waste of time. We need to learn how to write a complete repair blueprint to reduce supplements and cycle time.

Back to Basics: Damage Analysis

Supplements are a waste of time. We need to learn how to write a complete repair blueprint to reduce supplements and cycle time.

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Estimating Essentials: Weld Burn Damage

As I travel the country conducting seminars and working with shops, I find it disheartening that many are unaware of the items that require refinishing due to weld burn damage. Weld burn damage is a commonly overlooked item by even the most experienced damage analysis experts. Most estimators in the industry today have never repaired

Ready to Punch In

Hide all the sharp tools and anything that produces a flame – Jason Stahl is suiting up for collision work. You heard me right. From February 7 to 11, I will be punching in at the crack of dawn at Nagy’s Collision Centers in Northeastern Ohio as a temporary employee. My only hope is that no