DuPont Performance Coatings Accepting Entries for 2012 Calendar Competition
Owners of vehicles painted with DuPont Refinish, Hot Hues or Cromax Pro products can compete for cash prizes and to have their cars or trucks appear in the 2012 DuPont calendar. There is no entry fee, and entries can be submitted using a web-based submission process. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age
Collision Repair Education Foundation Gets $1.1 Million in Support in 2010
The Collision Repair Education Foundation says it would like to thank the inter-industry for providing $1.1 million in support to collision schools, instructors and students in 2010. Through monetary and in-kind product donations, the 2010 Collision Repair Education Foundation donors helped to provide student scholarships, student tool grants, school equipment and supply grants, the 2nd
BodyShop Business Staff Visits PPG Testing Facility
so had an opportunity to spray PPG’s latest innovation in waterborne technology – its new waterborne clearcoat. PPG is the first major paint manufacturer to globally launch a waterborne clearcoat. The clear looked phenomenal on our panels. But it wasn’t all fun and games. We got some serious classroom time in as well, with Gareth
AkzoNobel Acoat selected Winter National Performance Group Meeting to Convene in New Orleans
New Orleans will open its doors to the members of the AkzoNobel Acoat selected Winter National Performance Group. An estimated 200 attendees representing businesses from both repair and distribution will gather Feb. 23-25 at the historic Roosevelt Hotel. This meeting marks the 35th semi-annual gathering. It is the first of two NPG events annually hosted
Change Is Good!
Well, all the controversy is over. NACE is moving to Orlando, Fla., in 2011. There certainly has been plenty of talk about it, and now we can all get to the business of planning for this upcoming event. I applaud Ron Pyle and others at ASA for making the decision – and I also commend
Negotiations: Educate, NOT Alienate
Quite often, estimators ask me how they should approach insurers to get paid for what they do. I’ve found that by asking these estimators the following four questions, we end up having a much more productive dialogue toward finding a positive path to proper reimbursement: 1. Is it required to put the vehicle back to
Buyer Education: Spray Guns
Spray guns have come a long way since they first hit the market, and the universe has expanded. A look at their history and the many different types available will give us a greater appreciation for these marvels.
Back to Basics: Tracking KPIs in Your Auto Body Shop
Improving production is a neverending job for the collision industry. Start by determining where you stand with cycle time, touch time and labor efficiency. Then, look for ways to eliminate the “starting and stopping” of repairs and you’ll be well on your way to a leaner you.
Low VOC with Great Dry Times
Designed for panel and multi-panel use, PE1500 Clearcoat offers great dry times for a speed clear when applied over a properly applied basecoat color. Average buffing time is 45 minutes or less and it delivers outstanding gloss with low overspray. It increases productivity by maximizing vehicle throughput. This Montana speed clear offers a 4:1 mix
Single Line Hose Breathable Air System
Compliance with the OSHA requirement for Grade “D” Breathable Air can be accomplished with the use of a Quality Air Breathing System Model 50 Sl. When used properly, the system will work with the existing compressed air supply to provide breathable air for a NIOSH-approved respirator, and with the provided 54-in. tool air hose, it
