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Automechanika 2018. Footnotes.
Yet another Automechanika in Frankfurt closed its doors. I haven’t missed a single event since my very first visit to…
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History of Generic Names in the Automotive Refinishing Industry.
In our everyday life, we use many words, which, in fact, are registered trademarks. As time passes, consumers use those…
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Automotive Coatings Chemistry 101
To be honest chemistry wasn’t my favorite class at school. Probably it was because of the teacher, but I didn’t…
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What cars will you repair by 2050? Or will we repair any?
Collision repair industry has always been affected in a direct way by what vehicles people drive on the streets of…
- Paint Supplies Shops ·
What force is the ultimate drive for change in the collision repair industry?
Insurance companies’ role. I admit that it is a tricky question without an obvious answer for everyone. However, I believe…
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Market differences between the UK and the rest of Europe
The idea of this article came to me on board of a flight from my business trip from London to…
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How to deal with employee turnover in a bodyshop?
I rubbed my shoulders with many collision repair professionals all around the world. Most of them are the employees in…
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Are you fit enough to be a car painter?
Working in a collision repair requires physical fitness. Whether you are painter, a panel beater or a prep guy, your…
- Paint Supplies Shops ·
Why smaller independent suppliers and producers are absolutely needed for the car repair business.
I am the owner of a relatively small automotive refinishing materials brand. Etalon is not alone. The number of similar…