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Repair Techniques

Access insights into advanced repair techniques and best practices that shape the collision repair industry's standards and outcomes.

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Maher Chevrolet Collision Center Builds OEM Repair Plans in Minutes with RepairLogic

The St. Petersburg dealership's collision center replaced hours of procedure research with a repair planning tool built for how body shops actually document a file.
Autobody News Staff
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Auto Glass In-House: The Training, Tools, Timeline Shops Need Before They Start

Adding auto glass is affordable. Doing it safely takes time.
Leona Scott
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Op-Ed: How Less Invasive Repairs Are Redefining Quality in Collision Repair

From glue pull repair to corrosion documentation, a shop owner makes the case for a four-part framework.
John Melendez for Autobody News
CIC Panel Warns of Widespread Welding Quality Issues in Collision Repair Industry

CIC Panel Warns of Widespread Welding Quality Issues in Collision Repair Industry

Panelists cite technician vision, training gaps, limited auditing, and shop conditions contributing to poor weld quality.
John Yoswick
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Corrosion Protection: A Misused Line Item In Collision Repair That is Hurting Your Gross Profit

Replacing corrosion protection is a process most shops are not properly documenting.
Toby Chess, for Autobody News
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Plasnomic Names Members to New Council to Drive Best Practices in Plastic Repair

The newly formed Plastic Repair Alliance Council comprises senior leaders and technical experts from the collision repair ecosystem.
Autobody News Staff
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Diego Almeida’s Revolutionary Dent Repair Technique: Speed, Precision and Innovation in PDR

In the ever-evolving world of paintless dent repair (PDR), speed and precision are the ultimate game-changers.
Craft Hand PDR
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How to Repair Aluminum Using Blind Rivets

Many collision repair shops avoid taking on aluminum repair jobs, but Toby Chess shows how easily they can be done with the proper tools and training.
Toby Chess, Autobody News
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Harder Paints Changed Collision Repair, But Modern Abrasives Could Speed Fixes

Eco-friendly car paints are nearly indestructible. Ceramic technology is helping repair techniques evolve to keep pace.
Ben Shimkus
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3D Printing Offers Collision Repair Innovative Option for Parts, Shipping, Design

3D printing is a cost-effective alternative to injection molding and, in some instances, can increase efficiency while reducing costs.
Elizabeth Green

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