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
What Are Your Top Five Repairs?
We break down the five most-requested vehicles/repairs among ALLDATA Collision subscribers.
It’s Time for NACE/CARS!
The big show is at the end of this month, so start planning your trip to the Motor City today.
Refinishes of the Present and Future
A look at the new and emerging technology in both low-VOC solvent-based and waterborne paint.
Profit in the Paint Shop Series: Maximum Efficiency
Any time we streamline the refinish process, we’re moving toward maximum efficiency. Part 5 of a six-part series on how to maximize profit in the paint shop.
Aluminum: Too Much Focus?
Some industry experts believe we’re focusing too much on aluminum now when we should be focusing on the overall technological challenges present in vehicles today.
Profit in the Paint Shop Series: Making Blending Simple
Once a painter is in command of time-tested techniques and is faithful to the proper execution of those techniques, blending can be pretty simple. Part 4 of a six-part series on how to maximize profit in the paint shop.
Using Heat to Improve Your Cycle Time
By implementing heat in your shop, solvents evaporate faster, isocyanate catalysts crosslink quicker, and body fillers, sealers, basecoats and clearcoats all accelerate.
Detroit: The Heart of the Auto Industry
The city is back and alive, and cars are at the heart of it. All of us here at BodyShop Business will be there July 28-Aug. 2 for NACE, and we hope you will be too.
PPG Hosts Successful Conference for Platinum Distributors
Conference took place Feb. 20-23, 2014, in Scottsdale, Ariz., and saw a record turnout of attendees.
Repairing New Metals
We take a glimpse at part of a procedure from GM for replacing the aluminum front wheelhouse on a 2013 Cadillac ATS.
The Future of Paint Looks Bright
Unique sparkles, color changing pigments, mile-deep clears and no-gloss clears promise to make the next decade in auto body even more challenging than the last. But I predict we’ll take it in stride.
