In SOPs We Trust
Standard operating procedures could offer a body shop owner more freedom and the ability to attract new insurance business by creating ‘verifiable’ trust.
The Science of Paint
Funky flakes and effect pigments aren’t new, but it wasn’t until OEMs determined they were lucrative that they showed up on production vehicles. Now we’ve got rainbow, holograph and even glass-chip effects.
Change Waits For No One
In the rapidly changing world of collision repair, something that was revolutionary yesterday may be obsolete tomorrow — including your business.
Perception of Color
Although color theory is detailed and complicated, it’s crucial to collision repairers. And, if things get too difficult, you can always call in the Mud Monster.
Cheaters Never Win
Back-alley shops and unethical owners have dragged our names through the mud long enough. Here’s what to do if your boss is bad.
The Aftermarket Parts War
Don’t surrender in defeat. If your business has suffered because of imitation-parts usage, consider these strategies to help heal your battle wounds.
Don’t Forget The Cooling System!
To ensure all damage is diagnosed in a front-end collision, technicians need to conduct a thorough inspection of the cooling system.
Breaking the Bottleneck
The collision industry has gone through a gamut of changes in
the last 20 years – most of them due to the constantly changing
automobile industry and the technology required to repair those
vehicles to preaccident condition. Others have been due to EPA
guidelines and the concern for the environment. Along with these
changes, new equipment, materials and procedures have been introduced.
Advanced Measuring: Part Two
3-D measuring systems can provide the accuracy
necessary to repair today’s vehicles – provided that techs are
trained to accurately operate them.
What A Tangled Web We Weave: Re-Installing Electrical Components and Wiring
Now that all the metal repair and refinishing has been completed, it’s time to start thinking about reinstalling all the electrical components and wiring removed before and during
the repairs, right?
