Adhesives for Toyota Collision Repair
BASIC GUIDELINES AND RESOURCES! The use of adhesive materials in collision repair is expanding. That’s because vehicles have changed how they are manufactured at the factory and how they are repaired in collision repair facilities. Therefore, adhesives play a vital role in both processes. Just as you need to use the right tool for the
Pro Spot International Launches New PR-5 Mobile Riveting and Bonding Station
Pro Spot International recently announced their All-New Riveting and Bonding Mobile Workstation. It offers everything the tech needs to complete those riveting and adhesive jobs in one versatile unit. The workstation has 6 heavy duty locking drawers that hold all of the rivet and bonding tools. Most are foam lined and designated for Pro Spot’s
3M Releases Best Practices on Adhesive Repair
3M has released new best practices for adhesive application during the body repair process.
SEM Products Unveils New Dual-Mix Quick Set 50 – Clear Adhesive
SEM Products, Inc., announced it has introduced the Dual-Mix Quick Set 50 – Clear, a transparent, two-component, urethane adhesive with a 50-second set time designed for plastic repair and general bonding for virtually any substrate.
SEM Introduces Structural Impact-Resistant Adhesive
Abbreviated as SIRA, the two-component, epoxy-based adhesive is designed for bonding structural and non-structural components where specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
SEM Releases SOP for Panel and Rivet Bonding
SEM announced it has released a five-step standard operating procedure (SOP) and an accompanying video for panel and rivet bonding repairs.
Technical: Weld Bonding – The Best of Two Worlds
Shops that don’t use squeeze-type resistance spot welding in combination with adhesives are missing the big picture and possibly exposing themselves to a negative situation.
Aluminum Series: Rivet Bonding
Rivet bonding is growing in use as it proves itself as a structural repair. Do you know how to perform this procedure properly?
Technical: Know Your Adhesives
Many people assume all adhesives work the same. In the repair industry, that’s a dangerous train of thought.
What Is the Difference Between Adhesives for Regular Metal and Aluminum?
Even though both steel and aluminum are in the metal family, they have some similarities and differences.
