Technical: The Heat is Dropping
Heat is the enemy to a lot of the different metals in vehicles today, which is why many of them require MIG brazing.
Aluminum Series: Know What You’re Working With
The differences in aluminum in automobiles may seem slight in some cases, but the repairs could be very different as far as how they’re done.
What Should I Charge for Feather, Prime and Block?
We’ve begun charging for feather, prime and block, but we’re not sure what the labor times should be per area or the material rate. Is there a place I can find rates in my area or do you know what the average would be?
Publisher’s Perspective: Another Trip to the Surgeon
I found myself in Denver again, and could not resist the temptation of stopping by to see the Metal Surgeon to see what he was working on. I was excited when Jon’s wife, Valerie, indicated that the doctor was in and could see me.
Paint Shop Math
Owners and managers at every level in every business need to track and chart some numbers. Which numbers would work for charting paint and material (P&M) costs?
LJI Collision Centers “Boutique” Opens Second Location in Northeastern Ohio
“Boutique” body shop offers art for sale, follows lean principles and strives to earn a return customer through “first-time quality.”
3M Automotive Aftermarket Partners With Ringbrothers
The brothers will be using the complete family of 3M product solutions, including abrasives, fillers, adhesives, coatings and sealants, masking solutions, paint application and paint finishing.
Quest Specialty Chemicals Completes Sale of Automotive and Industrial Coatings Divisions to Valspar
The two divisions account for approximately $190 million in sales of specialty coatings in the automotive, transportation and industrial markets.
Common Paint Prep Mistakes
Despite a plethora of expertise and guidelines out there, refinishes still fail due to mistakes in the paint prep process. Here are some common ones.
Bond Strong to Aluminum
U.S. Chemical & Plastics’ AG47 Lightweight GRIP Filler and Icing Lite Gold Finishing Glaze provide the strongest bond to aluminum.
