Off Color: The Ability to Match a Color
With the advent of blending techniques over the past 15 years, a perfect paint match isn’t always necessary. However, you will occasionally have a need to paint a panel, such as a bumper fascia, spoiler or air deflector, without blending. When those times arise, having the ability to match a color is a very valuable
The (Color) Blind Leading the (Color) Blind: Women & Paint Matching
If your shop suffers from color-matching problems and your painters are men, color blindness could be costing you. Typically when you walk into a shop, the only feminine influence you see (if any) is in the office. But could there be an advantage to having the women in your production area being located somewhere other
Northeast Houston Independent Body Shop Transitions to ProColor Collision
Autos R Us, a woman- and minority-owned independent auto body repair shop in northeast Houston, has become ProColor Collision Houston NE.
Find the Perfect Match: Choosing a Franchise
Exploring franchise opportunities requires the same dedication and attention to detail as finding a soulmate, says ProColor Collision’s Scott Bridges. Deciding if you should join a franchise and, if so, which one, bears an uncanny resemblance to the world of dating apps. In both cases, you’re looking for a compatible partner who aligns with your
PPG Introduces LINQ Color Software and MagicBox
The new innovations will provide for smarter wireless mixing in automotive repair shops.
PPG Introduces PPG DIGIMATCH Camera and PPG VisualizID Software
PPG has announced the introduction of PPG VisualizD advanced 3D visualization software and the PPG DigiMatch digital color camera for easier and faster color matching in body shops.
PPG Names ColorVision 2021 Platinum Distributor of the Year
PPG announced that it has named ColorVision of Springfield, Mo., its Automotive Refinish 2021 Platinum Distributor of the Year.
ProColor Collision Adds New Location in San Francisco
Formerly Royalty Auto Collision Center, ProColor Collision South San Francisco is owned by Cesar and Carlos Dominguez with over 40 years of experience.
ProColor Collision Adds New Location in Montclair, Calif.
Formerly known as Montclair Auto Collision, ProColor Collision Montclair is a full-service collision center performing repairs for motorists in the Inland Empire area.
THE EASY MATCH FOR LOW GLOSS FINISHES
The past few years has seen a significant uptick in the use of matte finishes by OE automotive designers as well as custom painters. Yet anyone charged with making refinish repairs on these finishes knows that not all matte finishes are the same, given the range of low gloss levels used. For example, there’s the
