I-CAR Chevorlet ZR1 Structural Repair Students Win Corvette Driving Experience
I-CAR chose seven students at random to participate in a two-day Bob Bondurant High Performance Driving School – Corvette Driving Experience. Students were given the choice of taking the Corvette Driving Experience at different times over the course of two months. Students chosen received training over the past year in the I-CAR Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
BASF Coatings Lends Mercedes-Benz F800 a Metallic Appearance
Daimler and BASF Coatings have joined forces to develop the Alubeam paint that lends a metallic appearance to the Mercedes-Benz F800. BASF says its Liquid Metal basecoat gives the car a radiant, deep gloss, making it look as if it were made of chrome rather than painted. The research vehicle’s latest appearance was at the
Remanufactured OEM Wheels
NewWheel.com is an online source for remanufactured OEM aluminum wheels. It has 30,000 OEM wheels in stock and ready to ship from nine locations nationwide. Each wheel sold goes through a thorough exam to ensure structural integrity. It also provides a limited lifetime warranty (road hazard and manufacturer defects excluded). It does not carry aftermarket
Versatile Compressed Air System
The modular, aluminum compressed air distribution system SmartPipe is a versatile piping system featuring lightweight materials and push-to-fit connectors that can be installed without threading, welding or sweating. SmartPipe can be easily integrated into existing steel or copper systems and modified to accommodate changing needs. Available in multiple sizes from ½ to 4 inches, it’s ideal
Portable Welding Machines
The CaddyTig 1500i and 2200i single-phase DC/CC portable welding machines have been designed to deliver quality TIG and stick welds in a variety of materials. They offer a compact design with an impact-resistant polymer and aluminum casing that’s light and easy to carry. They feature new control panels that present all welding parameters in an
Low-VOC Primer Approved for Chrysler Repairs
PPG’s new SX1071 and Nexa Autocolor P565-9880 Etch Primers have received approval by Chrysler for warranty repairs. SX1071 is a low-VOC, 2-component acid etch primer designed to provide excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance to properly prepared steel and aluminum surfaces while offering fast dry characteristics. Part of the PPG OneChoice product line, P565-9880 is also
ALLDATA White Paper Discusses the Need for OE Collision Repair Information
ALLDATA LLC has released a white paper discussing the need for collision repair facilities to have vehicle manufacturers’ OE repair information. "The people who build the cars have the final word on how to repair them after a collision," said ALLDATA Senior Program Manager for Collision Dan Espersen. "The manufacturers have very specific requirements about
Converting a Body Shop to Waterborne Paint: What to Expect
After eight years working with waterborne basecoats, I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Here’s a no-frills, firsthand account of my experience.
Collision Instructor Pleads for Help in Saving Auto Body Program
A 57-year-old auto body program at a community college is in jeopardy of being shut down due to a lack of funds, and the head instructor is pleading with the collision repair industry to save it. Below is a personal letter from Rhody Hayes to the collision repair community: My name is Rhody Hayes and
Chrysler Approves PPG’s Low-VOC Etch Primers
PPG’s new SX1071 and Nexa Autocolor P565-9880 Etch Primers have received approval by Chrysler Group, LLC., for warranty repairs on its vehicles. SX1071 is a low-VOC, two-component acid etch primer specifically designed to provide adhesion and corrosion resistance to properly prepared steel and aluminum surfaces while offering fast dry characteristics. It is part of the