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.
Nitrogen Welding System for Plastic Repair
Urethane Supply Company’s new 6056 Nitrogen Welding System is the most complete and technologically advanced plastic welding repair system available in one package. It uses a hot air welder with nitrogen as a shielding gas to prevent oxygen in the air from contaminating the weld. This creates the strongest, fastest repairs possible. It’s easy to
Strong Thermoplastic Repairs
The E-Z Weld Model 2.0 Hot Air Welder for thermoplastics repairs made in the USA features a precise air regulator for ultimate air control. A “push-on” temperature control switch allows for easy adjustment and repeatability. A sturdy metal control box, heavy-gauge welding stand and a selection of plastic welding rod are included. The 550W element
Proper Plastic Repair Procedures
Given the shrinking pool of repairs, it’s probably a wise strategy to look for opportunities everywhere you can. Plastic repair is one of them.
Aluminum Dent Repair – with a Stud Welder
Aluminum is not a new metal to the collision industry. The Model T Ford had an aluminum hood. The 1925 Pierce-Arrow was all aluminum. And many classic cars of the 1930s had aluminum parts on them. Why? Because aluminum allowed low-production automobile manufacturers to hand-form parts without the use of the costly stamping process. The
The Making of A Migman: The Mig Welder
This little fellow isn’t just handsome – he’s also an accomplished MIG welder. And he’s about to make learning better MIG welding techniques fun.
(Not) Stuck on You: Plastic Parts Repairs
Unfortunately, when it comes to plastic parts repairs, many techs have experienced failures and would rather perform a procedure they are successful at: replacing the part.
Plastic Filler: a Good Product in Bad Hands
When plastic filler first hit the market, no depth of filler was too great and manufacturer’s instructions were just there to make the can look good. Even today, decades later, plastic filler is still misunderstood and misused. Why? Because repairers try to use it as a substitute for skill.
32 Steps to Painless, Profitable Plastic Repair
Many repairers pass on plastic repair and instead, opt to replace, sending an easily repairable part to the landfill. Why?
Profiting From Plastics
There is money to be made repairing plastics.
