SCRS Offers Documentation on Final Sand and Polish
Recognizing that many collision repairers across the U.S. need clear and concise documentation to substantiate many of the operations performed when billing for related services, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has posted information on manufacturers’ recommended "topcoat sand & polish" techniques on its Web site. Click HERE to find recommendations from AkzoNobel, BASF,
SCRS Announces Lean, Profit Seminar Dates for 2010
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has announced dates for the first two SCRS seminars of 2010. The first series will be a continuation of the 8-hour intensive training program, "Improving Workshop Efficiency," which was offered in the Atlanta, Seattle and Los Angeles markets in 2009. Instructor Steve Feltovich provided the participants with a
Red-Hot, Custom Colors
The Planet Color/ Barrett-Jackson Collector Color Series factory packaged colors consist of 25 eye-catching base-coats that are modern, restyled versions of the most popular muscle car and current custom car colors. Whether you’re painting a time- less classic or a modern speedster, Sherwin-Williams has your color. Visit www.planetcolor.com.
Six Las Vegas Families to Receive Recycled Rides at NACE
The National Auto Body Association (NABC) announced that six Las Vegas families will receive refurbished vehicles at NACE on Friday as part of its Recycled Rides program. The donated vehicles were refurbished by 911 Collision Centers, Collision Authority and Sterling Autobody. Vehicles were provided by Allstate, Esurance, Progressive and State Farm. Donating materials to the
EDITOR’S NOTES: Refining the Machine
Three sets of eyes bored a hole in me. I read in their glares that if I screwed up, I was going to get stomped. I started to sweat profusely but tried to will it away, knowing that moist fingers handling small LEGO pieces could surely lead to my untimely death. To make matters worse,
American Honda Announces Body Shop Recognition Recipients
American Honda Motor Co, Inc. announced it has designated the first wave of collision repair to be recognized in the American Honda Body Shop Recognition program. The program is a collaborative agreement with OEConnection and the five main automotive refinish suppliers in the U.S., including DuPont Performance Coatings, PPG, BASF, Sherwin-Williams and AkzoNobel, to create
I-CAR Education Foundation to Display at Future Barrett-Jackson Car Auctions
The I-CAR Education Foundation will participate in future Barrett-Jackson car auctions, the first taking place Oct. 7-10 in Las Vegas, to provide additional awareness of the supports provided to future professionals of the collision repair industry and to highlight the Ultimate Collision Education Makeover program, where one school will be awarded a $50,000 grant. Through
PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE: Take a Chance on Change
If you’ve read any of my previous columns, you know that the recurring theme has been to plan for change and not be afraid of it. I read many columns in periodicals related to my interests and often wonder why there’s no follow-up to advice given or outcomes on upcoming events. So I feel that
Recent I-CAR Ed. Foundation Golf Tournament is Most Successful Golf Fundraiser to Date
The Eighth Annual I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament, sponsored by PPG Industries, raised over $20,000 for the I-CAR Education Foundation’s Collision Repair Education Campaign making it the largest annual golf fundraiser to date. Held at the Langston Golf Course in Washington, D.C., on July 30, 72 golfers hit the fairway to raise funds for upcoming
Repairers Gain Waterborne Education, Good Time at BSB Waterborne Conference
What better way to kick off a conference than a party? And BodyShop Business did just that Aug. 13 with a luau-themed bash held right on Lake Erie that set the tone for a fun and informative Waterborne Conference. Over 100 collision repair industry professionals poured into Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio, to
