Still Time to Support Veterans Through 3M’s Hire Our Heroes Program
Shops can support military veterans and their families by purchasing a 2017 calendar with a $200 donation to the 3M Hire Our Heroes program.
PBE and Body Shops – A Partnership
This year, plan to get some advice from your paint, body and equipment (PBE) vendors to help ensure you return your customers’ damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition.
Cover Story: Priming Pinchwelds
There’s a lot more to installing glass than you think, such as properly prepping the steel and aluminum. With all shops offering a lifetime warranty on repairs, it’s important to follow the proper procedures.
Participate in Our Paint Materials Survey for a Chance to Win One of Three $100 AMEX Cards!
Survey concerns your purchasing habits and trends when buying PBE associated products, sundries and replacement materials (things like sandpaper, masking tape, body filler, etc.)
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division Kicks Off Fifth Year of Hire Our Heroes Program
Program provides scholarships and tool grants for deserving military members and their families.
Refinish Expert from North America Wins Two Awards at International R-M Best Painter Contest
Over three days, each participant demonstrated their mastery of different collision repair tasks including: preparation, blending, color retrieval, color reading, paint masking, and health and safety.
Production: Don’t Be a Bottleneck
Bottlenecks come in many shapes and sizes – paint booths, frame machines, even people. Here’s how to identify and fix them.
Know the Difference
It takes years before you understand all the lingo and applicable terminology in our industry. There are so many letters! Which one is CFM, and which one is PSI? Is GP the same as GM? Does your DRP suggest PDR?
What Should I Charge for Feather, Prime and Block?
We’ve begun charging for feather, prime and block, but we’re not sure what the labor times should be per area or the material rate. Is there a place I can find rates in my area or do you know what the average would be?
Save Time with SEM’s New Premium Powder Guide Coat
This premium guide coat can detect the smallest pinholes, reducing re-work and assisting in a flawless finish.
