Waterborne/Low-VOC: Their Way, Not Yours
Waterborne/low-VOC coatings require you to follow the rules when applying.
East Valley Institute of Technology Opens Two Repair Centers on Campus
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), located in Mesa, Ariz., recently established two collision repair training centers on its campus. With the help of industry partners including Chief Automotive Technologies and its area distributor, Kachina Automotive Equipment, EVIT set up two training centers right next to each other. One center is dedicated to EVIT’s
Executive Interview: Axalta Coating Systems
Top executives at Axalta Coating Systems (formerly DuPont Performance Coatings) discuss their name change, global strategy and predictions for the collision repair industry.
Chief Automotive Releases 2013 Training Schedule
Includes nearly 100 sessions covering the latest structural repair analysis and repair practices.
Heavy-Duty Collision Repair
Views and observations from the heavy-duty truck repair side of the collision business…plus helpful advice for those thinking of adding it to their services.
The Secret to Great CSI
Micromanage the customer’s experience and you’ll boost your CSI scores, as well as improve customer service and retention.
No-Sand Primer
Urethane Supply Company’s new Bumper & Cladding Coat Adhesion Primer is an advanced, low-VOC, solvent-based primer designed to stick to problem plastics without sanding or scuffing.
Bonding Time
Following the automakers’ recommended repair procedures when using adhesives is critical to consumers’ safety and the completion of a quality repair.
California Insurance Department Approves Aftermarket Parts Regulations
Amended regulations will hold insurers more accountable for use of non-OEM replacement crash parts.
DuPont Performance Coatings Announces 2013 GM-Sponsored Parts Rebate Program
GM has partnered with DPC to offer parts rebates to the DPC network of collision shops.