VIDEO: Rocker Panel SMART Repair with U-POL Premium Aerosols
Dan Reutter, technical specialist with U-POL, demonstrates a SMART repair on a rocker panel using only a handful of U-POL’s Premium Aerosols.
VIDEO: Repairing Metal Substrates with U-POL Premium Aerosols
Dan Reutter, technical specialist with U-POL, discusses U-POL’s Premium Aerosols and demonstrates a small repair on a hood.
P&M Profitability: Examining the Metrics
If we are not profitable with paint and materials, then the stark reality is that we are paying to fix the car.
Paint Problem Troubleshooting
Collision repair facilities today face many challenges with paint. Here are some common problems and how to overcome them.
Spray with Warm Air with Killer Tools’ Paint Pro
The benefits of painting with warm air include faster flash times, faster dry times and clear flow-out like glass.
VIDEO: Common Paint Prep Mistakes
The most common mistakes that are made when prepping a vehicle for paint.
PPE and COVID-19
With COVID-19 bringing a heightened sense of self-protection to the forefront, now is the time to reinforce the importance of PPE in the body shop.
THE POWER LIES WITHIN THE PROBLEM SOLVERS: THE IMPORTANCE OF TECH REPS
It’s no secret that people make the difference in a business, and that is no different in our industry.
PPG Launches DPS7500 V-Prime High Production Primer Surfacer
The new primer surfacer is designed to address spot and panel repairs in high-production collision centers.
A Closer Look at Gas-Catalytic Infrared Curing in Refinish
Most automotive components are quite adept at conducting heat; therefore, energy may be passed along the substrate, curing areas out of direct IR line-of-sight.
The Reality of PBE Value-Added Services
Both PBE distributors and manufacturers offer beneficial value-added services – but there is a catch.
Eliminating Bottlenecks in the Paint Booth
The key to achieving continuous flow through the booth is to manage the prep process to match the booth cycle.
