Quick Plastic Repair
FAST PATCH is the ideal patch material for quickly and permanently repairing tears, holes and other structural damage to bumpers and other cosmetic automotive plastic parts. When heat is applied to the patch, it can be shaped to any contour. When cool, the patch hardens into shape and provides additional support to the part. The
Faster, Easier Estimating
The UltraMate 7 estimating program sets a new standard for quality, ease-of-use and estimating proficiency. All users will enthusiastically embrace UltraMate 7’s intuitive, easy-to-use design. New features include highlighted active tabs, updated icons, alternating color repair grid lines, and title case fonts, which are complemented by improved navigation and updated graphics. To learn more, visit
Industrial Hand Cleaner
Key Magic hand soap is an all-natural industrial hand cleaner designed for everyday shop use. The anti-bacterial, non-solvent formula contains walnut shell scrubbers for tough stains. It washes away completely and leaves no residue. Superior skin emollients prevent drying and cracking. Order P/N CHE235883 at www.orderkeystone.com or call (800) 772-5557.
Liability Coverage
Lancer Insurance Company specializes in providing liability and collision coverages to entrepreneurial body and repair shop owners who rent vehicles to their customers. Rather than referring clients to third-party auto rental firms, Lancer policyholders keep the rental revenues in-house. Call (800) 782-8902, ext. 3027.
Paint Systems, Spray Guns Highlight Product Giveaways at BSB Waterborne Conference
Everyone loves free, right? Especially during these tough economic times! Well, if you love free, you definitely need to attend the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference to be held Aug. 13-14 at Sawmill Creek Resort & Conference Center in Huron, Ohio. Several of the sponsors and exhibitors have committed to giving away a variety of
I-CAR Names New Regional Managers
I-CAR recently announced the establishment of six regions in the United States that will replace the organization’s current three-zone structure to provide enhanced leadership and support for I-CAR training. The organization has named six people to fill its newly-created Regional Manager roles for the not-for-profit training organization beginning Aug. 1. The new Regional Managers will
Sherwin-Williams to Offer Estimating Solutions for Profit Class through Lexus College
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) announced it will continue to offer the Estimating Solutions for Profit class as part of its Lexus College estimator certification program. Estimating Solutions for Profit, a seven-hour, hands-on workshop, provides estimators with the skills and information necessary to write profitable estimates, SWAFC says. The class comprises real world estimating scenarios
National Independent Appraisal Firm Chooses CCC Estimating Software
Independent appraisal firm ClaimSolution Inc. announced that it has selected CCC Information Services Inc. to provide the Kansas City-based company with its estimating software. ClaimSolution CEO Mark Snow said using CCC estimating software will streamline operations for the company. “Roughly half of the claims we’re handling today come through the CCC Autoverse Service Network, so
AMI Accepting Applications for Six Scholarships
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) is accepting applications for the following six scholarships to be awarded this year: the Emil Stanley Merit Award, the BodyShop Business Magazine Scholarship, the Gale Westerlund/Richard Cossette Memorial Scholarship, the Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship, the Automotive Video Inc. (AVI) Educational Scholarship and the Zurich “High Octane” Scholarship. Three scholarships
Caliber Collision Centers Opens 68th Location
Caliber Collision Centers announced the opening of a new, 16,000-square-foot facility in North Dallas, Texas. The acquired facility is Caliber’s 15th center in north Texas and 68th location overall. "As Caliber management actively pursues additional investments to drive our expansion and growth, this former dealership-owned collision repair facility complements our ongoing strategic plan," said Mark