Auto Paint Supply Company Celebrates 40 Years
Auto Paint Supply Company, the only independent auto paint wholesaler in Central Virginia, is celebrating 40 years this year. Established in 1970 by Jimmy Myers and his father, James Myers, Sr., the mission was to “build a company that would raise the standard of excellence in the automotive paint industry.” “To be successful in this
LKQ/Keystone and NSF to Discuss Assured Quality Aftermarket Replacement Parts in the Oct. 21 CREW Webcast
The Collision Repair Executive Webcast (CREW) will welcome Ron Wagman, senior vice president of operations, wholesale parts, and Terry Fortner, vice president of industry relations and market development, both from LKQ/Keystone Automotive Industries, along with Rob Frayer P.E., director of engineering NSF International. Wagman and Fortner will discuss LKQ’s Total Alternative Parts Solution, including the
Diamond Standard Says Study Indicates ‘Acceptable Variance’ Among Parts Exists
Diamond Standard has released a study of four OEMs’ front bumper reinforcement bars that uncovers differences in weight, thickness, tensile and yield strength properties between the same parts. The aftermarket parts supplier says this proves that "equivalency" has an acceptable range of variance that doesn’t affect performance, restraint systems and vehicle safety. Diamond Standard claims
Sterling Autobody Centers Complete Waterborne Conversion
Sterling Autobody Centers announces it has completed its network-wide conversion to waterborne paint. The transition began in June and took less than three months to complete, the company says. All 62 Sterling locations are presently using the waterborne system. “Repairing vehicles today with tomorrow in mind is a commitment Sterling is proud to lead within
UV Primers
Ultraviolet (UV) primer might be pricey, but consider the advantages and you might be sold on this amazing technology.
Used Suspensions and Remanufactured Wheels
Dye checking and magnafluxing are essential procedures for ensuring the integrity of used suspension parts and remanufactured wheels. And you can charge for this testing, too.
TECH FEATURE: Repairing Advanced Metals
With more and more advanced metals being introduced in the structures of vehicles, it’s imperative that repairers understand their properties to ensure safe and quality repairs.
Celette and Elektron Donate $20,000 Welder for I-CAR Education Foundation School Makeover
Celette Inc. and Elektron Inc. have come to the aid of Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School, the I-CAR Education Foundation’s 2009 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant winner, by donating an Elektron MI-100 welder with accessories. The donated equipment, valued at $20,000, was requested by Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School through its Ultimate
Ammo to Fight Steering
I don’t know if you noticed (and I hope you did because that would mean you’re an avid reader of our weekly e-newsletter, BodyShop News, which is e-mailed to over 24,000 shop owners and managers every Thursday), but steering took the spotlight in the August 26 edition. The lead story concerned a new anti-steering law
Estimating Essentials
Is there really a difference in preparing an estimate for a high-end vehicle versus a high-production vehicle? The answer is a resounding no! Both require education and training to ensure that proper and safe repairs are outlined in the estimate.
