Repairing New Metals
We take a glimpse at part of a procedure from GM for replacing the aluminum front wheelhouse on a 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Automotive News Report Says Ford F-150 Will Allow for Easier Repairs
Redesigned apron tubes, floor pan cited as examples of additional repair options collision repairers did not have before.
Know Your Advanced Materials
It’s critical for technicians to be able to identify advanced materials and repair them properly to avoid liability and wrecking a shop’s reputation.
Using Your Jobber for a Win-Win
Your jobber can be a huge asset in helping you reduce paint and material costs.
Heavy-Duty Collision Repair
Views and observations from the heavy-duty truck repair side of the collision business…plus helpful advice for those thinking of adding it to their services.
Bonding Time
Following the automakers’ recommended repair procedures when using adhesives is critical to consumers’ safety and the completion of a quality repair.
Ideal Auto Restoration Tool
The Dustless Blasting system is the ideal tool for auto restoration in that it can strip everything from thick layers of paint to filler.
Saluting a Soldier
When Jason Clary was deployed to Afghanistan by the Army, he left his beat-up pickup in the hands of
a good friend, thinking he was only going to get a tune-up. But when he arrived home, he found out he got a lot more.
Collision Repair: A Lost Art?
Some say the art and craft of collision repair has disappeared and that we’ve become an industry of “parts changers.” But it may just be that the definition of what a “craftsman” is has changed… because the industry has changed.
Guide to Adhesives in Collision Repair
All adhesives are not the same. And don’t assume that adhesives are universally recommended for repairs by all the OEMs. These are just some of the sticky subjects I’ll cover based on my experience with these products.
