Repairers Gain Waterborne Education, Good Time at BSB Waterborne Conference
What better way to kick off a conference than a party? And BodyShop Business did just that Aug. 13 with a luau-themed bash held right on Lake Erie that set the tone for a fun and informative Waterborne Conference. Over 100 collision repair industry professionals poured into Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio, to
Environmentally-Friendly Gun Cleaner
The Polychem Acrastrip 400 is a HAP-free, pH neutral, non-flammable gun cleaner designed to clean, flush and strip any waterborne or solventborne coating. Its formula is non-toxic, virtually odorless and recyclable. U.S. Polychemical was awarded a partnership with the EPA/dfe on the Acrastrip based on the product’s environmental and health friendliness. Call (800)-431-2072.
A History of Automotive Finishes
Waterborne paint took many years to develop. Let’s take a look back at the very first refinish coatings and the events that occurred to lead to its development. Part 1 of a 3-part series.
Laying it on Thick
Sprayed-on bedliners, once the realm of only a few manufacturers, are now available from many different sources as very basic systems to incredibly elaborate ones.
Make Way for Waterborne
The use of waterborne paint by body shops will soon be mandated in California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District. The technology is likely to reach everyone some day, so here’s what you need to know.
Disposable Cars?
More repair-friendly vehicles don’t appear to be in our future, equating to fewer vehicles being repairable and those that aren’t totaled costing more to repair.
Trade Secrets
Unusual, everyday tools commonly used in the collision repair industry.
Cured: Let’s Talk About Why the Paint Shop Runs Slower than the Metal Shop
Both departments take their allotted completion times from a published labor time database, so 4.5 hours should pass just as quickly in both shops. But, as you well know, the 4.5 hours of work takes longer to complete in the paint shop. The difference of course, is the dry times. You can hang a new
The Technical Side of Bedliners
Deciding to offer sprayed-on bedliners is more than a simple business decision. It requires some technical know-how. Which system is right for your shop? Which gun type is right for the system you choose? And which chemicals will mean quality jobs, satisfied customers and long-lasting color? All these are important questions if you intend to profit from this profit center.
Should You Get Into Bedliners?
Sure, starting a spray-on bedliner business sounds like guaranteed money in your hands, but if you aren’t informed on the technical aspects, then you may soon find yourself empty-handed instead.