Check Out Chip Foose’ Illustration of Automotive History
Do you love the automotive stylings of legendary car designer Chip Foose? Check out a preview of his illustration of the history of the auto industry on YouTube courtesy of 3M. 3M says the full-length version is coming soon to the 3M Collision Facebook page.
Repairer Wins Elektron Plasma Cutter as Part of SCRS Prize Drawing at SEMA Show
Larry Ziarko of Herb’s Auto in Mt. Clemens, Mich., a facility specializing in body repair, painting and classic car restorations, was named the winner of an Elektron MC30 Precision Plasma Cutter as part of the Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) raffle series at the SEMA Show.
SCRS Reports 400 Percent Growth in RDE Attendance
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) reports that the 2011 SEMA Show had “more collision repair-related businesses in evidence than ever before,” and its Repairer Driven Education (RDE) series saw a 400-percent jump in attendance compared with its inaugural year in 2010.
No-Holes Dent Repair
The JO-1050 Entry-Plus Kit is the latest addition to the Magna-Spot Line of dent removal tools.
SKORPIO Random Orbital Sanders
Italian tool manufacturer RUPES is launching its SKORPIO line of random orbital sanders in the United States.
Choosing the Right Masking Tape
Industry changes have had a big impact on masking tapes. A look at the new technology out there should help you with your buying decisions.
Sectioning the Front Hinge A-Pillar of the Buick Regal
Here is an excerpt of an OE repair article for a 2011 Buick Regal A-pillar – front hinge pillar body sectioning (upper).
AkzoNobel Hosts 18th Annual Acoat selected Summer Conference
Aug. 17-20 found members of the AkzoNobel Acoat selected National Performance Group gathering at the Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, Minn. The 2011 program drew approximately 200 attendees from collision repair centers throughout North America. The AkzoNobel Acoat selected program is comprised of industry leaders representing the largest and most progressive collision repair centers in
$60,000 Raised for Scholarships at Education Foundation Fundraiser
The 10th annual Collision Repair Education Foundation industry fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish, raised $60,000 through the support of the attendees and sponsors, doubling the amount raised during the 2010 event in Chicago. Sponsors and participants enjoyed a day of golf at Stonebridge Golf Club in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 21, and
AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat selected 18th Annual Summer Conference is Minneapolis-Bound
Members of the AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat selected National Performance Group will gather Aug. 17-19 at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, Minn. This group is comprised of leaders from throughout North America representing some of the largest and most progressive collision repair centers in the North American market today, according to AkzoNobel. The 2011