The Auto Body Blog

Waterborne Conversions In the life of a busy sales representative this week, it has been nothing but go-go-go. I have successfully completed another waterborne conversion using PPG’s Envirobase waterborne paint. This paint system is awesome to use in any body shop today. We set up G.S.L Chev City in one day and we were spraying [...]

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Waterborne Paint and the Future In my opening post I would like to discuss new technology that is moving in and taking over old technology. What I speak of is new waterborne technology that all body shops will need to convert to by the proposed date of January 1 2009. The move to waterborne will [...]

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Sterling St. Thomas begins using PPG paints Daimler Trucks North America has selected PPG Industries, Inc. for OEM and aftermarket paint needs for heavy-duty truck production at the Sterling St. Thomas Plant. In January 2004, Daimler Trucks North America corporate management recognized PPG as a Total Source Supplier awarding PPG all of the paint business [...]

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Whether the accident is your fault or the other driver’s, make sure you go to an appropriate repair shop and ask for what you require! 1. That fender bender will be a major expense. If the accident is your fault and you have the typical $500 deductible for a collision, kiss your money goodbye. A [...]

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This is a Blog dedicated to all those who love to work on cars. I have been an auto body technician now for 18 years and have enjoyed every step of the way. This Blog is designed to pass on my knowledge of this trade to all who want to learn and grow. Stay tuned [...]

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This is the very first post on the Auto Body Blog. Enjoy the future discussions. Here is a test video post: (not my video) Auto Body Filler Application

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