Sia Abrasives Launches New 1948 Abrasive Line
The new siaflex line contains a unique combination of blue-fired and white aluminum oxide on a proprietary latex backing for stock removal and flexibility.
Chief to Provide NACE | CARS 2015 Attendees with Knowledge on Aluminum Repair
Company will show its latest aluminum joining equipment in action during live MIG/MAG welding and riveting demos on the trade show floor, as well as present a “Collision Repair 2015 Design Based Repair” educational session on Thursday, July 23rd.
Body Shops and Aluminum, How Did We Get Here?
The significant increase in aluminum-bodied vehicles these days is driven in part by the same gasoline mileage issue we faced in 1973. The federal government has decreed that by the year 2025, the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFÉ) is to be 54.5 miles per gallon for all car manufacturers.
GM Takes Shots at Ford F-150 Pickup Truck in New Web Spots
Web spots featuring a grizzly bear and Howie Long aim to illustrate differences between the high-strength steel Chevy Silverado and the aluminum F-150.
Repair Aluminum with OTC’s Specialized Synthetic Body Tools
Special hand tools made from synthetic material have great shock absorption qualities, greatly reducing the risk of marring, scratching or gouging panels.
Eliminate Corrosion Worries with Steck’s New Light Toe Dolly Cover
The Soft Strike .625 Light Toe Dolly Cover is made from Buna rubber and allows you to transition from using body tools on steel to using the same body tools on aluminum without worrying about cross contamination and galvanic corrosion.
Zara’s Collision Center Receives Ford F-150 Aluminum-Alloy APN Certification
Zara’s certifications by Assured Performance Collision Care also include Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, General Motors and Enterprise.
Chief Automotive Technologies Aluminum Dust Extractor
The dust extractor, which features all-stainless steel construction and high-efficiency immersion separation technology, collects and contains aluminum particles released during sanding.
BMW Unveils New BMW 7 Series with Extensive Use of Carbon Fiber
Automaker states that the 7 Series is the first-ever vehicle in which mass-produced, carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic is used in combination with steel and aluminum.
Work on Both Steel and Aluminum Panels with H&S Autoshot’s New UNI-9850
The UNI-9850 is a complete dent repair station offering three methodologies to repair both paint on and paint off panel damage.
Steck Aluminum Tools Now Ford Approved
Tools include Soft Strike Aluminum Conversion Kit, SPR Extraction Tool and SPR Insertion Tool, and Al Skin Zipper and Al Skin Zipper2.
Fiat Chrysler Gives All-Aluminum Jeep Thumbs Down
CEO Sergio Marchionne said the costs of doing the entire vehicle in aluminum outweigh the benefits.