Waterborne for Surface Refinement
System 51 is taking waterborne technology and applying it to surface refinement (color sanding, buffing and polishing).
Enamel, Amaretto and Ill-Advised Repair Tactics
The collision business still attracts a unique blend of personalities…and I’m pleased to continue meeting them after 45 years.
Day 3 at Nagy’s: A Clean Sweep
I washed my cell phone last night. That’s right. I laundered it – right along with my dusty, greasy work clothes. On the plus side, it smelled like a mountain spring. On the downside, it was deader than a doornail. I chalk it up to getting out of my routine. Given that it is my
Corrosion Protection for Aluminum
SprayMax’s 2K Wash Primer is one product of the SprayMax Aerosol Small Damage Repair System and provides exceptional corrosion protection on different metal surfaces – specifically aluminum – used by OEMs.
Buying Tips: Welders
Tips on what to look for when shopping for a new welder.
The YouTube Effect
More and more people are watching videos online. How are manufacturers in the collision repair space capitalizing on this trend?
Can a Shop Be Productive Doing Combo Work?
Can a shop be productive doing combination work? I recently took over a shop where each car is repaired, painted and detailed by the same technician, and they’re not open to change. My first question would be, “Why are you considering a change?” Are your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) good? Is the shop generating a
Reader’s Choice: Blind Spot Monitoring
“Many cars such as Toyota and Lexus are offering blind spot monitoring, and there are four sensors on each car behind the bumper covers. I’ve heard that if the paint on the bumper cover is too thick or has filler, the sensors won’t function properly. Is this true?”
Auto Foam: Overlooked and Misunderstood
Although foams might seem like a minor part of the repair, they are not. There can be serious ramifications for improperly using them, improperly placing them or not replacing them at all.
Complete Prime vs. Spot Prime
My shop is handling the refinishing of a typical metal car and a fiberglass car. Should we prime the entire car or just prime the areas that were patched/repaired?