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Source: Automotive Body Repair News![]() How to resolve paint cap issuesNovember 5, 2009Paint caps have been a fact of life for collision shops for 20 years or more now, and they can have a significant effect on profits. On Thursday, Pete Petursson, owner of Absolute Collision in Shelby, N.C., discussed "Paint Caps: How to Eliminate Them in Your Store Forever," and provided tips on working with (and around) paint caps when dealing with insurers. |
Source: Automotive Body Repair News![]() Silver is world's most popular vehicle color, PPG saysOctober 5, 2009For the ninth consecutive year, the silver category, which includes charcoal and gray shades, has ranked as the most popular vehicle color in the world according to data from PPG Industries. |
Source: Automotive Body Repair News![]() Daimler approves Standox Automotive Paint SystemsMarch 23, 2009PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Standox solvent-borne and waterborne paint systems for cars and commercial vehicles have received global approval for the refinishing of Daimler vehicles. |
Source: Automotive Body Repair News![]() Profit motive: Tossing away profitsMarch 1, 2009The relevance of the phrase "a dollar saved is a dollar earned" is something every collision shop owner can relate to, especially in today's tough economy. There are probably plenty of unrealized savings in your shop in the form of material costs, which you can cut simply by cutting down on waste. Improving paint and material gross profits especially pays great dividends. These additional savings go straight to your bottom line.
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Source: Automotive Body Repair News![]() New Ford tech center aims to reduce repair costsFebruary 24, 2009Ford is looking to drive down repair and insurance costs by opening a new Paint and Body Technology Center in Inkster, Mich.
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Source: Automotive Body Repair News![]() Spies Hecker paints approved for Mercedes-BenzFebruary 23, 2009PLYMOUTH, Mich. — Daimler AG reconfirmed its global approval of Spies Hecker products and services for the Mercedes-Benz brand. Key foundations of the relationship are Spies Hecker services, global supplies, expert advice and its solvent borne and waterborne paint systems. |