Green & Mean
More and more consumers are seeking out green businesses that help the environment, and a growing number of body shops are seizing the opportunity.
Pro-Spray Celebrates Grand Opening of New Training Center
Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes, a division of Alco Industries and a leader in European technology solventborne and waterborne refinishing products for the automotive aftermarket, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new technical training center and paint production facility with over 75 customers, industry media and local politicians in Massillon, Ohio.
Green and Mean
Green is in today. Troubles with the Earth’s environment are being highly publicized these days, and some of the evidence is disturbing. Even if you’re skeptical about such a thing as global warming, it’s not hard to be convinced that our huge population is finally taking a toll on the planet. There are more people
Choosing the Right Spray Gun
The next generation of spray guns will be more efficient and productive thanks to new nozzles, increased transfer efficiency and less air.
Custom-Made Revenue?
The growing demand for custom and restoration work has made it worth looking at by collision repair shops hungry for more profits.
‘Green’ Shop Opens Doors in California
Clean Green Collision (CGC), an Oakland, Calif., collision repair shop, announced the debut of its sustainable auto body repair services for all makes and models of cars. Jacque Andres, founder of CGC, believes that his shop is unique in the industry. He sees himself as playing both an immediate role offering consumers a green alternative,
Addressing Water Intrusion in the Volkswagen Taillight Area
Vehicle manufacturers regularly publish Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), which are updates to repair procedures, techniques, part numbers, equipment and materials, as well as repair information for known issues reported from repair facilities and customers. Without prior knowledge of these updates, you and your team may service or repair a vehicle with outdated information. Or you
Get Stuck on Adhesive Bonding
When used in conjunction with welding, adhesives can provide
a better repair than welding or adhesives alone.
From Red to Black
We lost more than $150,000 on paint and materials last year. The reason is because the old dollars times paint labor hours formula is outdated. The
solution is invoicing.
‘Raw vs. Primed Bumper Cover’ Flier Available for ASA Collision Members
Because repair facilities have seen an increase in the delivery of raw replacement bumpers and other raw parts from some of today’s leading manufacturers, the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) refinish subcommittee has created a “Raw vs. Primed Bumper Cover” flier to document the additional steps required in refinishing a raw bumper cover compared to a