Auto Body Equipment: Price Isn’t Everything
Price shouldn’t be the only factor in your buying decision when it comes to equipment.
What’s on Your Shop’s Christmas List?
Everyone has been eyeing that one piece of equipment or tool for their shop. Let us know what’s on your wish list this year and you and your shop could be featured in our November issue!
How Can I Show the Owner of My Shop That Small Investments in Equipment Can Pay Off Big?
How can I show the owner of my body shop that small investments in equipment can actually lead to more profit?
Equipment Snapshot: Spraybooths
We take a quick but comprehensive look at new advances in spraybooths.
Basic Maintenance
Sadly, for many shops, the maintenance schedule for their shop equipment looks like this: when it breaks, we’ll fix it. Maybe.
PPG PaintManager Program Software Expanding Internet Capabilities
More than 15,000 users worldwide are prepared for new online opportunities.
From the VP: So You Want to Open Up a Body Shop?
Times have changed, cars have changed and the equipment needed not only to repair modern-day vehicles properly but make you efficient has also changed.
The Problem with Color Series: How Did I Choose to Mix This?
When mixing paint, having a purpose to achieve the results you’re after will lead to better color match.
Owens Community College of Toledo, Ohio to Offer Spray Finishing Training
Binks, DeVilbiss, Ransburg and BGK team up with school to present three-day program May 13-15.
Buying Tips: Air Compressors
Atlas Copco For collision repair facilities, it’s imperative to choose an air compressor that delivers 100 percent oil-free compressed air. The presence of oil in compressed air prevents the adhesion of the paint to the car surface and causes beading, which negatively affects the quality of the finish. Only ISO 8573-1-certified class zero oil-free compressors provide
Matrix Automotive Finishes to Host Celebrity Guests and Product Demos at SEMA
Matrix Automotive Finishes has announced that it will debut its newest products and feature celebrity appearances at booth 10669 in the North Hall at the 2014 SEMA Show, taking place Nov. 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Matrix will host autograph sessions with Danny the “Count” Koker, Kevin Mack and Ryan Evans, stars of
I-CAR Launches Two New Refinish Courses
I-CAR has announced that two new courses are available to refinish technicians: Refinish Materials and Application Blending (REF08e), and Color Theory, Mixing Toners and Tinting (REF09). These courses are available now and have replaced Color Theory, Application, Tinting and Blending (REF03). “Nearly all repairs require some level of refinishing and typically, refinish work gets noticed