Auto Body Frame Machine Purchasing Tips
Frame machines come in all shapes, sizes and capabilities. The more you know about them, the better buying decisions you can make.
Rotary Lifts Reminds Shops to Inspect Vehicle Lifts
Rotary Lift is reminding technicians and shop owners to inspect vehicle lifts. “Maintaining a safe and efficient repair shop is everyone’s responsibility,” said John Rylee, director of marketing. “Technicians should check their lifts every day, and the shop owner should schedule professional lift inspections annually. Regular inspections help ensure that all the lifts in the
TECH TIPS: A/C Service Guidelines for GM Hybrids
As more hybrid vehicles start filtering into collision repair facilities, you and your staff will need to focus on the many procedures manufacturers provide to properly handle and repair them. Aside from the complex electrical systems on these vehicles, each one may have a unique mechanical system. For instance, what we may have thought was
Waterborne Spray Gun Cleaner
The UM80W makes cleaning waterborne spray guns fast and easy. Water under high pressure flows, at the press of a button, to thoroughly clean the paint passage in less than 30 seconds. The flow-through brush cleans the outside of the gun and the blow gun dries it. It’s ideal for cleaning disposable cup adapters and
New Mixing/Paint Cup
SATA RPS (Rapid Preparation System) is a single-use mixing cup for painting, staining, varnishing, refilling and storing paint/stain/varnish material. No special adapter is required. It can be used for mixing and refilling, and has easy-to-read graduations. The QCC system permits quick cup change and also attaches to SATA spray guns with standard threads. No strainer
So You Wanna Weld Aluminum?
Tips to help get you through a potential ‘minefield’ on your journey to purchasing a MIG welder capable of welding aluminum.
On the Spot
Due to the misconceptions and lack of knowledge regarding squeeze-type resistance spot welding and its equipment, we conducted a welding machine challenge — a test that would simulate working on a vehicle and help shop owners make
better decisions when purchasing a machine.
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A 6-Step Method for Mastering Structural Repair
Too often, techs skip one or more of the crucial steps needed to repair a vehicle frame. But shortcutting costs you additional time and money later on … when something goes wrong.
5 Secrets for Successful Structural Repairs
Yesterday’s strategy for repairing vehicle frames: Pull really hard. Today’s strategy for repairing vehicle frames: Analyze the damage, hold, block, pressure monitor and stress relieve.
