Inside the Cheap, Rusty World of Used Car Body Shops in the 1970s
As a PB&E jobber in the 1970s, Mark Clark learned that rust ruled in used car body shops, and there were several degrees of cheap.
SEM Fillers, Glazes Now Offered in Pouches
SEM Products has introduced new convenient packaging for its popular lineup of fillers and glazes.
U-POL Rapid System Refinishing Line Designed to Reduce Cycle Time, Increase Productivity
U-POL has introduced the company’s new Rapid System line of advanced collision repair products.
Technical: Undercoats
When you think of undercoats, you think of primer and sealer. But what exactly is primer and sealer?
Evercoat Rage Ultra Body Filler
Evercoat’s patented ECORESIN makes Rage Ultra one of the best sanding fillers on the market.
ITW Evercoat Launches Body Filler for Large Industrial Vehicle Manufacturers
Evercoat Commercial Ultra Body Filler has been formulated to have a 10-minute work time and can be sanded in 30 minutes, allowing technicians to mix, spread and work large quantities of body filler at one time.
WG55 Takes High-Performance Lightweight Fillers to New Level
WG55 White Gold Premium Filler is formulated using U.S. Chemical’s INVISIX Micro-Perfecting Surface Technology for fast mixing and spreading times while delivering an ultra-smooth surface.
Get Flexibility with Evercoat’s New Rage Ultra XTRA Body Filler
Rage Ultra XTRA Body Filler gives body repair technicians worktime flexibility according to their needs – up to 40 minutes at 75°F (24°C) using traditional catalyst and catalyst ratios.
How They Work: Filler
There’s an old adage: “You get what you pay for.” With body fillers, this is certainly the case. I’ve always recommended that owners and managers focus on the total cost of each process versus looking at consumables, labor and overhead costs individually.
The Latest New Thing
No doubt you’re sure that young folks don’t know nuthin’ about collision repair. Just remember that the latest new thing they’re showing you might save you time, be healthier and offer a better, faster repair.
