Two New Low-VOC Primers
U.S. Chemical has added two new low-VOC primers to its lineup – 2520 DTM Primer and 2720 2K Urethane Primer. The 2520 Primer is a fast-drying, high-build, direct-to-metal primer with excellent adhesion to bare metal. The 2720 2K Urethane Primer is a two-component acrylic urethane that’s easy to sand and can be applied to a
Eyewear/Faceshield Cleaning Station
3M’s Super Clear™ Lens Cleaning Station (3M product 83735) includes a 16 oz. spray bottle for cleaning solutions and 1,520 lens tissues that dispense out of the sides of this station. The station is wall-mountable and complements 3M’s line of safety eyewear.
Quality-Assured Aftermarket Parts
CAPA is the only independent crash part certification program in the U.S. Parts that achieve CAPA certification meet comprehensive testing requirements to ensure comparability to car company brand parts, giving collision repairers parts that fit. Most aftermarket parts do not meet CAPA quality standards. The only way to be sure that the part has been
Association Condemns Alleged Lawsuit Threat that Stifled CIC Presentation, Plans to Investigate Parts Quality
The Choice Autobody Repair Association says it’s “outraged” by the “attempt by elements of the aftermarket parts industry to prevent vital information affecting repairs and parts safety from reaching collision repairers” at the recent Collision Industry Conference (CIC) held in Atlanta, Ga., and that it will independently investigate the quality and safety of aftermarket parts
CIC Technical Presentation Stymied by LKQ Threat
Attendees of the Collision Industry Conference (CIC) typically look forward to technical presentations by well-known collision repair instructor Toby Chess due to their hands-on nature and his inclusion of an occasional magic trick. But there was no such presentation at the CIC held last week in Atlanta due to a threat of legal action by
Celette Training Division Achieves ASE Accreditation
The training division of Celette SA, Vienne, France, has achieved certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE). The University of Celette accreditation includes the U.S. as well as Celette’s international operations. The CASE program offers professional certification for providers of ongoing technical training. The National Automotive
Mitchell 1 Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Many changes have taken place at Mitchell 1 since it was founded as a private company called Reed Electrical Manuals. Now, Mitchell 1 is looking back over its long history as it celebrates 90 years of providing repair information solutions to the automotive industry. Reed Electrical Manuals was originally established to provide the first specifications
Connecticut DOI Fines GEICO Companies $177,500
Four GEICO subsidiaries were fined a total of $177,500 for improper rating, claim delays, failing to for pay loss of use and employing unlicensed adjusters, among other violations, Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas R. Sullivan announced. The total fine amount is a result of smaller fines assessed to subsidiary companies. Violations and fines varied by company:
CCC ONE
The CCC ONE® Total Repair Platform is the industry’s first single desktop solution that combines estimating, shop management and DRP performance into one hosted solution. By bringing the critical functions of your business together in one simple application, CCC ONE can help improve shop performance, capture more business, reduce costs and deliver the ideal customer
Measure Accurately
Autorobot’s 2/3D electronic measuring gauge uses a 3D measuring database containing data on both vehicle chassis and upper body. Once a vehicle is measured, deviations in comparison to undamaged vehicle (reference values) are shown in the measuring document. The document helps ensure accurate estimates and straightening plans. A post-repair measuring document certifies the quality of
