Straighten or Fill?
Many techs look at a job and immediately think about how to fill it, never considering straightening. In fact, some techs believe no job is complete without plastic filler.
Understanding Undercoats
Undercoats create the foundation for quality refinish work. In many ways, they recreate the OEM treatment process.
Waste Not, Want Not
Utilizing a computerized paint-management system decreases paint waste, reduces repair costs and increases profits.
The Rollover Challenge
Though a rollover may look fixable, a few tell-tale signs will help you determine if you should repair it – or forget it.
Insurers: Cowboys At Heart?
Some insurers are rounding up consumers and steering them out of shops like herds of cattle – leaving many shop owners to ask: “Where’s the beef?”
Don’t Forget The Cooling System!
To ensure all damage is diagnosed in a front-end collision, technicians need to conduct a thorough inspection of the cooling system.
How Much Training Is Enough?
Too much is never enough. The key is to not waste your time. Just because your techs return from a class with a certificate and a smile doesn’t mean they learned anything.
Before The Booth
Cut through the red tape prior to purchasing a spraybooth – and avoid complications later on.
One-Track Mind to Success
Focus on Body Shops of America…..
The Road of Success
Focus on Dick’s Body Shop……