Automotive Painting: It’s Still a Good Trade
I can think of no other industry where a young man or woman can start in an entry-level position and excel to an extremely comfortable living — without ever going to formal schooling or training.
J & R Auto Body & Paint Becomes First 1Collision in San Diego
1Collision has announced the addition of J&R Auto Body and Paint in Vista, Calif.
Vehicle Scanning and Calibration: Knowledge is Key
Don’t be the shop that puts a family at risk by not following OEM instructions on scanning and calibration and validating that a vehicle’s safety systems are functioning properly.
Crash Champions Expands in Florida
Crash Champions has expanded its Florida operations through the acquisition of Daya’s Certified Collision Center in Orlando.
Expanding Your Body Shop: Planning is Key
Growth requires a lot of strategic planning, a focus on the details and an understanding of local rules and regulations.
Auto Refinish: Are You a Custom Painter?
What constitutes custom paint? And what’s the difference between custom painting and collision painting?
Dent Fix Introduces New Body Buggy Rack-Saver
The new Body Buggy DF-BB104 makes the difficult task of moving a disabled vehicle simple and safe and frees up your rack in minutes.
Setting Up a P&L Statement for Your Auto Body Shop
Setting up a profit and loss statement for a body shop may seem cumbersome, but once you understand a few key strategies, it allows management to focus on running the business.
Proper Paint Prep: Foundational Integrity
Stay faithful to these paint prep fundamentals, and you’ll be able to avoid redos and comebacks.
BASF Expands Automotive Coatings Center in Mangalore, India
As an integral part of BASF’s existing R&D facilities for automotive coatings solutions, the facility is designed to enable customer-oriented R&D activities coupled by accurate simulation of OEM paint shops.
