August 2019 (22 articles)

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• August 09, 2019: Sectioning and Partial Part Replacement: 2019 Cadillac XT4
  

  One of the top technical inquiries received at Ask I-CAR is, “Is there a sectioning or partial replacement procedure available?” To help answer this question, RTS has an OEM Partial Part Replacement S...

• August 08, 2019: Back-To-Basics: Clearcoat Film Thickness
  

  Sometimes going back-to-basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. When it comes to removing defects and imperfections in the clearcoat, there are a few things to kee...

• August 07, 2019: Repairer Driven News: 2019 Toyota RAV4
  

  Repairer Driven News (RDN) published an article on the mixed-material 2019 Toyota RAV4 that outlines some new features that technicians may want to take note of. To help reduce weight, Toyota has used...

• August 06, 2019: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: 2019 Ford Explorer
  

  While many have noticed that advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), are showing up on vehicles, there still is confusion on what is required of these systems after a collision occurs. The Ask I-CA...

• August 05, 2019: OEM Linking Pin: 2013-2014 Ford Fusion A-Pillar Laser Weld Replacement
  

  As part of the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support (RTS) OEM linking pin activity, we are helping to connect the collision repair industry to the vehicle makers. Recently we had a technical inquiry ...