DuPont Launches Hot Hues Calendar Competition
Winners will be featured on 2011 calendar and receive cash prizes.
PPG-Painted ‘Gold Digger’ Wins 2010 Ridler Award
“Gold Digger,” a 1933 Ford Phaeton sporting a gold PPG finish, has been named the winner of this year’s coveted Ridler Award. The honor, regarded as one of the most prestigious in the world of custom cars, was announced at the 58th Detroit Autorama at Cobo Hall in downtown Detroit. The car is owned by
Mitchell Releases WorkCenter Total Loss 4.0
Mitchell says latest WorkCenter includes enhanced vehicle equipment descriptions in readily accepted manufacturer’s terminology.
Red-Hot Custom Colors
The Planet Color/Barrett-Jackson Collector Color Series factory packaged colors consist of 25 eye-catching basecoats that are modern, restyled versions of the most popular muscle car and current custom car colors. Whether you’re painting a timeless classic or a modern speedster, Sherwin-Williams has your color. Enter the Color Your Classic contest now at www.planetcolor.com/contest.
The Devil is in the Details at Dave’s Autobody
The first thing you notice when you visit Dave’s Autobody is the life-sized palm tree out front. This is Galesburg, Ill., for Pete’s sake. But the more you think about it, the more it makes sense. It sure makes the business stand out from the street. And what do you think about when you see
The Devil is in the Details at Dave’s Autobody
Editor Jason Stahl visited Dave’s Autobody in Galesburg, Ill., on Feb. 17 and discovered some unique things the shop is doing to “own” customers.
Web-Est Shares Body Shop Marketing Idea
Web-Est recently conducted a contest asking participants to provide their most successful marketing strategy, with the winner receiving a free month of the Web-Est collision estimating program. The aim of the contest was to provide as many new ideas as possible for auto body shops looking to bring in new business. The winning participant was
BASF Refinish Expands Customer Lean Program
BASF Automotive Refinish announced that it has expanded its lean educational program for customers to include additional workshops. Originally launched as part of BASF’s VisionPlus University (VPU) in 2008, BASF’s lean program offered customers a half-day introduction to lean, giving collision centers a high-level overview of lean concepts. BASF’s lean education component of VPU now
Sherwin-Williams to Begin 2010 EcoLean Training in Las Vegas
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced it will begin its 2010 A-Plus Network University EcoLean workshops at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, March 9-10, 2010. The EcoLean program was developed for collision shop owners and managers interested in leveraging the power of lean production as well as business solutions that reduce environmental waste. Sherwin-Williams says the program
Sherwin-Williams Conference Focuses on Success in a Tough Economy
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes A-Plus Network recently held its Vision Group Conference at the Villas of Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla. The conference provided the more than 60 collision shop owners and managers with training, top industry speakers and group breakout sessions, all with a focus on succeeding in a difficult economic climate. “2009 was a