Collision Industry Issues: Then and Now
Mark Clark celebrates 25 years of writing for BodyShop Business with a special new column, the first discussing industry concerns of the past and present – including “dart.”
Bonding Time
Following the automakers’ recommended repair procedures when using adhesives is critical to consumers’ safety and the completion of a quality repair.
Alcoa Awards $40,000 Aluminum Training Grant to Collision Repair Education Foundation
Seventeen collision instructor/student pairs will be selected to attend aluminum repair training at the I-CAR Tech Centre in the summer of 2013.
Masking With Plastic
I’ve found that masking a car with plastic is superior in every way to using paper. You save time and materials, plus you eliminate the possibility of dirt ruining your paint job.
Ultra Velocity Clearcoat
Lightning Clear is a high quality, fast drying urethane clearcoat that can be used for spot and panel repairs.
Matrix Selects Winners of ‘Award Winning Finishes’ Calendar Contest
Carl Casey of Casey Customs in Verona, Mo., brings home first-place prize and $750 in Matrix System products for his 1956 Chevy Cadillac.
ASRW 2012 Deemed ‘Solid Event’
Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) reports that 2012 was a solid event for industry professionals, with well-attended key events, compelling education and a world-class trade show floor. ASRW featured 237 exhibiting companies, with 43 new exhibitors and 16,652 attendees. “By all standards and measurements, ASRW 2012 was a successful event,” stated Ron Pyle, ASA
Bringing a Lion to Life
Geoff McCollom, owner of Dutch Valley Auto Body, turned one man’s trash into a treasured tailgater and traveling billboard for his business.
The Perfect Custom Paint Job
The perfect custom paint job depends largely on what kind of vehicle you’re putting that wild or mild job on.
Cops and Shops
Body shops can serve a crucial role in helping the police bring criminals to justice.
