Collision Repair News

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FCA/Stellantis Guidelines For Composite Reinforcements

Stringent crash test ratings and fuel economy standards are making OEMs get creative with strengthening vehicles while maintaining or even lessening overall weight. Different materials are being used along with adding additional reinforcements. If you have repaired recent model year FCA/Stellantis vehicles, you may have noticed the usage of composite reinforcements.

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Ford On Target 2019: Volume 2

Ford has released the second installment of their On Target publication for 2019. Features of this issue include 2019 Ford Ranger A-pillar outer panel removal guidelines, and 2019 legislative updates on State bills regarding OEM procedures. You will also find additional information about I-CAR and Ford collaborations, which highlights collision repair workshops and a schedule for the workshops.

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Ultraviolet Is Ultra-Fast

Special Guest Contributor:

Greg Askew
Technical Services Specialist
AkzoNobel Automotive and Specialty Coatings
Vehicle Refinishes – North America

In today’s competitive marketplace, collision repair facilities are looking for any advantage which can make their process more efficient. Many are using cutting-edge coatings to markedly reduce the time needed to perform the steps of the paint repair. One technology gaining momentum — ultraviolet (UV) curing primer surfacers.

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Future External Airbags Reduce Collision Damage

Many people have probably thought of surrounding the outside of vehicles in a pillow to prevent injury and damage during collisions. Though it may seem like a crazy thought, one German Company has come close to making it a reality, but instead of pillows airbags are used.

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Back-To-Basics: Cleaning Up Broken Glass

Sometimes, going back to the basics can make the difference between a quality repair and a failed repair. When it comes to making sure the passenger compartment is cleaned of debris, especially glass, there are some things to consider.

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Powertrain Overview

Since the creation of the first modern automobile nearly a century and a half ago, there has been one dominant engine option on the market, the gasoline internal combustion engine. Now the gasoline internal combustion engine has some challengers trying to steal the crown. There have been many different types of engines in the past, but many of them relied solely on fossil fuels to operate.

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