CAPA Releases New Bumper Standard, Enlists IIHS for Crash Tests
The Technical Committee of the Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) has approved the CAPA 501 Standard for the certification of aftermarket bumper parts, which includes steel bumpers (front and rear), steel reinforcements (rebars), bumper brackets and energy absorbers. CAPA also enlisted the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) to evaluate the crashworthiness of a vehicle
Replacing a Hyundai Tucson Bumper Cover
This Tech Tip is based on a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) issued by Hyundai. TSBs describe known conditions or manufacturer-recommended changes in procedures and processes. This TSB provides information on changes in the Hyundai Tucson (LM) rear bumper cover and retainers (Figure 1). Changes include: • The size of the retainer slot holes in the rear
Work Upright on Panels, Bumpers
The Dataliner DL2000W Drive Over Lift & Frame Machine allows for bodywork in an upright position on rocker panels and bumpers. It’s ideal for writing estimates and determining alignment work on the unibody using Dataliner’s laser-aided tram gauge. The vehicle is easily mounted on chassis clamps when lowered on the wheel stands. A ten-ton pulling
California Congresswoman Uses Reciprocating Saw to Test Differences Between Bumper Rebars
Earlier this month, California Congresswoman Jackie Speier launched her exploration of the structural differences between certain vehicle safety parts by, the Collision Repair Association of California (CRA) claims, "sawing through" an aftermarket reinforcement bar in her San Mateo district office. The CRA claims the reciprocating saw she used "didn’t dent" the bar from the vehicle
White Bumper & Cladding Coat Adhesion Primer
Urethane Supply Company’s Bumper & Cladding Coat adhesion primer is now available in white in addition to the light and dark gray colors already available. Virtually any basecoat requirement can be met by adjusting gray Bumper & Cladding Coat Primer with white. This solvent-based coating makes automotive base-clear topcoat systems stick to unprimed TPO and
CRA Continues Campaign Against Untested Aftermarket Bumper Reinforcements
CRA demonstrates difference between OEM and aftermarket parts to TV station, calls on insurance commissioner to stop insurers from including aftermarket bumper reinforcements on estimates.
CRA Brings Bumper Reinforcement Bars to California DOI’s Legal Counsel
Association demonstrates difference in performance between OEM and aftermarket parts, wants insurer-led recall of vehicles repaired using aftermarket bumper reinforcements.
CAPA Basing New Bumper Standard on OEM Performance
CAPA says new standard is in its testing phase.
Fitting the Rear Bumper Cover on 2010 Ford Mustangs
Your technician is installing a brand-new OEM rear bumper cover on a 2010 Ford Mustang but is struggling to properly fit the cover to the quarter panel. He or she has spent several frustrating hours trying to make sure the fit is acceptable and will pass final inspection. Upon completion, you find that the new
Keystone Automotive Announces Initial Test Results on Aftermarket Bumper Reinforcement
Company says aftermarket part meets federal safety standard.