2017 (199 articles)

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• October 26, 2017: Repairer Driven News: Refinishing Mazda Machine Gray (46G)
  

  Most refinish technicians have had a color they just can’t get to match to the vehicle. The chip looks good, but the sprayout doesn’t come close enough for a blendable match. However, there are situat...

• October 24, 2017: Refrigerant Sales Restriction
  

  Starting January 1, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be requiring that technicians be certified in order to purchase refrigerants.

• October 20, 2017: When Mother Nature Changes the Repair
  

  With winter months right around the corner, repair facilities need to be prepared for the inclement weather that is sure to come. Although ice and snow are great for the collision repair industry as f...

• October 20, 2017: Body Construction And Material Repair Guidelines
  

  What is the MPa of the front lower rail? What is outer uniside made of; steel, aluminum, or composite? Can heat be used to straighten or is it cold straightening only? What are the repair limitations?...

• October 19, 2017: Understanding The Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keep Assist Systems
  

  A key part of being able to diagnose a problem with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) is understanding how the system works. Knowing what is happening inside the system will help you properly ...