What Is the Difference Between Adhesives for Regular Metal and Aluminum?
Even though both steel and aluminum are in the metal family, they have some similarities and differences.
Aluminum Series: Know What You’re Working With
The differences in aluminum in automobiles may seem slight in some cases, but the repairs could be very different as far as how they’re done.
Aluminum Series: Fixing Dents
Aluminum is different than steel. If you don’t take this into account, you’ll set yourself up for failure.
Killer Tools Aluminum Discharge Welder
Welder features large, 8-inch rubber wheels and a push handle for mobility.
New ‘Who Pays for What’ Survey Results Show Wide Range in Certified Aluminum Labor Rates
Nearly 800 shops participated in the latest quarterly “Who Pays for What?” survey this past October, and 130 of those shops that are certified by one or more of the automakers to repair aluminum vehicles reported their hourly rates for aluminum repair.
SCRS Releases Aluminum and Steel Presentations from 2015 OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit at SEMA
Presentations focused on emerging trends in vehicle construction and technology.
Reflexxion Automotive Launches Ford F-150 Aluminum Cowl Induction Hood
The looks and contours accent and enhance the beauty of the technology for lightweight yet strong body panel advances.
Take Aluminum Head On with Snap-on’s Aluminum Dent Pulling Kit
The kit is designed to repair a wide range of dents, creases and hail-damaged aluminum panels along with structural panel repairs.
Ford Approves Chief Fume and Dust Extractors for Aluminum F-150 Repair
The two shop tools are available through the Ford Rotunda Dealer Equipment program.
Cadillac to Launch Aluminum Repair Network
The Cadillac Aluminum Repair Network will ensure that authorized collision repair facilities have the required tools, equipment, processing procedures and training to properly repair the Cadillac CT6.