Preventing Peelers
A shocking number of bumper covers painted in body shops end up peeling, but all it takes is following the paint manufacturer’s procedures for finishing flexible parts to banish these eyesores forever.
3M Sweepstakes to Award Instant Prizes, Chance to Win VIP NASCAR Prize Packages
3M says its professional refinish products now come with a special bonus inside: a chance to win great prizes and a dream NASCAR experience in the 3M Automotive Aftermarket “Your Ticket to the Track” sweepstakes.
Plastic Repair: Be Flexible
More plastic is coming down the line in vehicle construction. If you don’t start repairing plastic in the next five years, your competition surely will.
Saluting a Soldier
When Jason Clary was deployed to Afghanistan by the Army, he left his beat-up pickup in the hands of
a good friend, thinking he was only going to get a tune-up. But when he arrived home, he found out he got a lot more.
Capturing the Job by Closing the Sale
Reader’s Choice question: “With the current economy, how would you address the importance of capturing the job during the repair estimate? With volume down and shop efficiency increasing, what are the main issues we need to focus on to increase sales?” – Mark Levell, marketing director, Precision Collision Auto Body, Seattle, Wash.
Day 3 at Nagy’s: A Clean Sweep
BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl ventures to Wooster, Ohio, for the third leg of his tour of Nagy’s Collision Specialists.
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: Damage Analysis
Supplements are a waste of time. We need to learn how to write a complete repair blueprint to reduce supplements and cycle time.
Back to Basics: Damage Analysis
Supplements are a waste of time. We need to learn how to write a complete repair blueprint to reduce supplements and cycle time.