SCRS Says DEG Succeeding in Solving Database Issues
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has cited three recent examples that prove the Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG) is benefiting the collision repair industry and should be utilized by more repairers. Founded in 2008, the DEG was established to provide collision estimating system end-users with a standardized process to provide feedback to the information
SkillsUSA 47th Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference Set for June 19-24
The best and brightest collision repair students in the country will be competing in the upcoming SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference June 19-24 at the H. Roe Bartle Hall and Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City. More than 5,600 career and technical education students, all state contest winners, will compete hands-on in 96 different trade,
SEMA Show Program Expands to Give Exhibitors Greater Product Promotion
Upgrades to the 2011 SEMA Show New Products Showcase were made with an eye toward a bigger and more comprehensive display, with a component for “Featured Products,” greater product promotion through both traditional and social media outlets, and a new, larger area in the upper level of South Hall. Along with other aspects of the
GCIA Labor Rate Survey Results Show Overall Increase in All Rates
The results are in for the fifth annual Georgia Collision Industry Association (GCIA) labor rate survey, and the largest percentage increased reported over 2010 was in paint and materials and mechanical at 3.28 and 2.07 percent, respectively. The average hourly rates for the following categories were recorded: • Sheet metal: $42.39 (0.64% increase over 2010)
LKQ Launches 2012 Car Calendar Contest
LKQ Corporation invites all car enthusiasts to show off their best and brightest work by submitting an entry into the LKQ 2012 Car Calendar Contest. Thirteen winners will have their classic, custom, or project car or truck featured in our 2012 Car Calendar. During the contest, LKQ says it will be highlighting its accessory lines
Hartnell College of California May Shut Down Auto Collision Program
Officials at Hartnell College in Salinas, Calif., are recommending to the school’s board of trustees that they wipe out auto collision classes due to weak enrollment. According to The Californian, the program has been on academic probation since 2007 because it didn’t have enough students completing the coursework needed to graduate. Plus, there was a
Diagnosing Automotive Paint Problems
More than 17 years in the collision repair industry has alerted me to three common problems with paint jobs. Here’s how to avoid them so you can also avoid costly redos.
Gun Washer Rebate Program
Herkules Equipment Corporation, best known for the “Classic Blue” Paint Gun Washer (Model G200), is offering cash back to body shops on selected Herkules products during the months of May, June and July. The most popular products included in the rebate program are: G100 Solvent Paint Gun Washer ($50); G200 Solvent Paint Gun Washer ($75);
Protect Your Scale from Spills
Having trouble with excess paint and other debris on your scale? Sartorius now offers an economical, in-use cover for the PMA series 1-gallon scales round weighing pan. Now you can easily protect your scale from paint spills and keep it functioning and looking great. This affordable and disposable cover will significantly cut down on maintenance
Portable Fume Extraction
The RoboVent Mini Power Plant provides convenient, portable fume extraction in a compact yet powerful package that can easily go with you wherever you need it. The Mini plugs into a standard 110V outlet and comes with a 15-ft.-long, 2-in. diameter hose and source capture hood. Other hood combinations are available, such as a cone
