Collision Damage Appraisal, Nitrogen Plastic Welding Added to SkillsUSA Championships
Students in the Collision Damage Appraisal competition will have to demonstrate that they’re capable of assessing frontal damage, unibody damage and light mechanical damage, as well as rear damage that necessitates quarter-panel replacement.
3M Now Offers Heavy-Duty Truck SOPs for METTON Material Repairs
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division announced that it now offers SOPs for repairing METTON LMR (liquid molding resin), a tough plastic material used to produce large or thick molded parts on heavy-duty trucks.
Fiat Chrysler Recommends SEM Adhesives, Seam Sealers, Foams for Collision Repair
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) now officially recommends 14 SEM products for auto body repair in accordance with FCA repair procedures.
Polyvance Updates Nitro Fuzer Line of Nitrogen Plastic Welders
Polyvance recently announced a major overhaul of its Nitro Fuzer line of nitrogen plastic welders.
Matrix Automotive Finishes, U.S. Chemical & Plastics Products Featured on Discovery’s ‘Carspotting’ Series
Both brands are known for bringing “unrestorable” vehicles back to life, according to Sherwin-Williams, which added Matrix and USC to its portfolio as part of its June acquisition of Valspar.
Keep Your Plastic Welding Rods Organized
Polyvance’s new 5003-01 welding rod organizer boxes will organize all your rods by material, profile and color.
Polyvance Recognized for Collision Repair Education Foundation Donation
Polyvance recently received recognition for its donations to the I-CAR Collision Repair Education Foundation in 2016.
Polyvance Demonstrates Nitrogen Plastic Welding at SkillsUSA Competition
At the SkillsUSA conference in Louisville, Kurt Lammon of Polyvance gave a demonstration of a new nitrogen plastic welding component that will become an official part of the competition in 2018.
Cars Are Her Canvas: Artist Builds a Career in Collision Repair
Artist-turned-auto body worker Elise Groenewold has turned her passion into a rewarding career.
What Do I Need to Know About Pre- and Post-Repair Scanning?
Pre-scan, post-scan, recalibration and reprogramming are all different functions and levels of access. Be sure you know what’s called for to complete the repair.
