February 2017 (10 articles)

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• February 27, 2017: OEM Linking Pin: Ford Mustang Quarter Panel Sectioning
  

  A hot topic question that the ASK I-CAR team has been repeatedly asked, “Does Ford have an approved sectioning procedure for the outer quarter panel that does not require the removal of the roof panel...

• February 24, 2017: 2016 RTS Enhancements
  

  The collision repair industry is ever-changing. In an average year, there are over a hundred new models, face-lifts, and redesigns. With all of these changes, it can be difficult to keep up with all t...

• February 23, 2017: Nissan Position Statement: Blind Spot Warning (BSW) Precautions
  

  Nissan released a new position statement addressing the repairability of a damaged rear bumper cover on vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Warning (BSW). Let’s take a look at what is included in this p...

• February 22, 2017: Weld-Through Primer Guidelines: Mazda
  

  Weld-through primers are generally a zinc-based product that are applied to the mating surfaces prior to welding. Corroding zinc forms zinc oxide which protects the steel. This is called sacrificial c...

• February 21, 2017: Battery Disconnect Considerations
  

  When a damaged vehicle enters a collision repair facility, many times the repairs require the battery to be disconnected. Operations such as welding, SRS repairs, engine work, and body panels being op...