Technicians

LORD's new bumper repair adhesive is a profitable solution for body shops

LORD Corporation has introduced  a new bumper repair adhesive, Fusor Sand in 10 (Fusor 132/133), that is gaining acceptance as a profitable product for body shops.

A light touch

For a moment, put yourself in the shoes of your customers. You own a vehicle that’s not new, but one you’ve taken great care of.

Painting plastic parts

Many of the techniques that are used for painting plastic parts are extremely similar to the way other things are painted every day.

Axalta Coating Systems launches Rival economy commercial paint brand

Axalta Coating Systems introduced a new single stage polyurethane enamel called Rival™, formulated to provide the right mix of price and value for the economy commercial transportation segment.

DuPont to supply the market with low GWP Opteon YF Refrigerant

DuPont continues to make progress in commercializing Opteon™ YF (HFO-1234yf) refrigerant and that a group of leading automakers confirms that the product is “safe and effective.”

AASP, SCRS, APN sent inquiry letter to I-CAR

AASP, SCRS and APN sent an inquiry letter to I-CAR regarding the group's recent decision on repair standards.

AlcoTec offers aluminum welding technology program

AlcoTec's School of Aluminum Welding Technology: Theory & Practice Program is designed to incorporate both a theoretical and practical approach to welding aluminum alloys.

Plastic repair necessities

While a tech might doubt it at first, with some guidelines to help one identify and work with these different types of plastic, it is easy to develop the skills to repair them.

Plastic repair

Each year thousands of plastic automotive parts can be repaired profitably rather than be replaced.

Your frame future

When ABRN was conducting its Top Shops research on contest finalist Car West Auto Body, owner Craig Moe presented his vision of the industry's future.