So what are these new mandates? Well, the EPA-mandated level of VOC’s allowed in paint such as the basecoat is 3-5 pounds per gallon. Paint manufacturers are saying that there is [...]
The latest information available on color matching in paint, has hit the press. Fortunately for everyone in the collision repair industry, paint manufacturers are in unison and collaboration with [...]
The 2015 Ford F-150 structure: gray = aluminum, blue = quiet steel, green = magnesium Unquestionably, Ford’s 2015 F-150 made from military grade aluminum alloy, has caused quite a stir in [...]
Leave the training and equipment to us, you however, need to stay on top of the information available to you. Keep your ear open to industry chatter. However, do not get caught up in the negative [...]
With the changes that Ford has pushed to the forefront, this will mean that their is a learning curve that will not be spared for anyone. Whether you have been in this industry since birth or you [...]
But what do you put in a contract? Everything! If you want the body shop to paint the car with all trim and panels on and all weatherstrips left on, than just put it in the contract and [...]
You have to know that your potential customer has probably gone to several shops or at least checked out their websites before contacting you. Since you are not a body shop and don’t have a [...]
When a classic car owner is budgeting and thinking of how to go about getting the restoration help they need, you will want to be on their short list. How do you do this? Figure out their pain [...]
If you have spent any time at car shows, then you know that you will see some cars that are done very well and some that you have to wonder who they went to to get their body work done and how [...]
One of the biggest eyesores outside of small dents to car owners, is the scuffed bumper. You can also throw in key scratches, chipped door edge, rock chips, and rust spots. These are the issues [...]
