An Ounce of Preparation
A prevalent problem in paint shops across the country is topcoat peeling. Though there are several possible causes for this problem, the most common cause is also the most
obvious: poor preparation.
Safety Tips for Lifts
Automotive lifts are critical to the operation and profitability of your business, and the safe use of lifts is critical to preventing employee injuries and damage to customers’ vehicles. By operating lifts correctly, you can ensure that your shop is profitable, productive and safe.
Partnering With A Paint Company
With so many paint-company partnership programs in the marketplace, making a decision which – if any – to join can be a confusing and time-consuming decision.
Constructing Solid Supplier Relationships
The notion of building a partnership with someone who is selling you something is foreign to a lot of people.
Restoring Corrosion Protection
I think we’re all in agreement that new-car construction techniques have given rust the old heave-ho. Used to be a new car would show signs of red rust in as little as 12 months, whereas nowadays, new cars carry 100,000-mile rust-through warranties.
Explaining the Choices
It would be hard to name another product category in our industry that has more vendors than compounds, polishes and waxes.
The Vote is Cast: National Rule Regarding the VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)
In currently regulated areas, many shops had a learning curve with new low-VOC products that will be shortened considerably for the rest of us. What they discovered when they began using high-solids products was that their main problems were getting the finish to lie down smoothly and getting the paint work to dry in the
The CPA Search
One of the greatest challenges you face in running your body shop is sustaining a workable system of financial management.
Masking Methods
Masking a vehicle in preparation for painting typically takes more time than does the actual painting – which means a good masking technique is one of the real secrets of the professional-refinisher’s trade.
Winona Technical College
Nestled among wooded bluffs surrounding the Mississippi River in Southeastern Minnesota is Red Wing/Winona Technical College. Founded in 1949 as one of the first two technical institutes in the state, the college offers dozens of majors, including autobody
technology.