BodyShop Business examines the profitability of converting your shop to waterborne automotive refinishes, best practices for waterborne application and what the future holds.
Waterborne Automotive Refinishes: Translating a Conversion to Profits
What constitutes custom paint? And what’s the difference between custom painting and collision painting?
If you’re reading this, you’re likely in the automotive industry. If you’re in the industry, you’re likely a gearhead. As a gearhead, you’ve probably seen all manner of “custom paint.”
Before we get into what constitutes custom paint, I think we first need to pay respect to the father of custom paint, Jon Kosmoski. Most of you have probably heard of House of Kolor as a supplier of custom colors and products — Mr. K started the business in 1956. Let that sink in for a minute.
Stay faithful to these paint prep fundamentals, and you’ll be able to avoid redos and comebacks.
Repairers don’t think about it, but there is liability associated with paint that could land them in court as defendants.
In order to overcome refinishing challenges, one must first understand the issues encountered.
If we are not profitable with paint and materials, then the stark reality is that we are paying to fix the car.
Hospeco Brands Group has a huge variety of products that protect the technician and also protect the vehicle.
FinishMaster hosted 350 guests at the 4th annual Hood Master and PiN Master Challenge showcasing the skills of collision painters.
The Turbo Tornado Blow Gun delivers the air flow you need when and where you need it.
Paint prep fundamentals: sanding, cleaning, masking, priming, block sanding and blend panels.
