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
Repairers don’t think about it, but there is liability associated with paint that could land them in court as defendants.
When we ponder the liability of the shop in general, we don’t typically consider the paint shop. Proper repair procedures come to mind governing the repair process with body techs, and for good reason — we’ve learned that the liability rests with the shop (and technician), regardless of whether the insurance company denied our supplement or not. Thus far, it appears insurers hold zero liability, and perhaps that’s as it should be, as we’re the ones doing the repairs. While the question of who shares the liability of a repair isn’t the focus of this article, I would submit that there is no excuse that ever justifies not doing the repair safely and properly.
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.
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