Probably when you think of car refinishing job, paint polishing is not the first thing to come up in your mind. Nevertheless, it is an important process for any collision repair specialist. Firstly, when a minor paint defect occurs, in 9 cases out of 10, you will need a compound and a polisher to fix …
The best polishing compound for a bodyshop is… 12 steps guide to find one for yourself. Read More »
Recently I have seen a few respected market surveys dedicated to the global automotive refinishing market outlook for the coming decade. The key figure in those market researches was a forecasted turnover of … hold your breath, of more than 10 billion USD, from slightly above 6 billion now. While I was desperately trying to …
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In this part of the collision repair management series I would like to talk in depth about probably the most important aspect in every collision repair workshop, regardless of its size or location. In fact, I rephrased a little in the title of the article the old saying: “Cash is the King” to “Cash flow …
Collision repair management 101: Cash flow – is the emperor. Part 3. Read More »
If we leave aside the size of each bodyshop, we could divide them into two categories: these with paint mix system installed and those without. The latter are using paint mixing services from their main consumables supplier. The percentage of bodyshops with a paint mixing machine in store varies from country to country; while in …
It has always astonished me how many articles, white papers, presentations and videos have been made about spraying techniques and correct usage of refinishing materials in a bodyshop. On the other hand, I still don’t understand why so little is said or written on painters’ health-related issues. Simply Google about this subject, and you will …
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When we talk about collision repair industry (or, in fact, about any industry) the most frequently used word to describe a brand or business you hear is “quality“. Our clearcoat is of fineness, with that spray gun you will achieve the highest quality finish, in our bodyshop we deliver the highest quality refinishing job … …
Quality of products or services in the car refinish industry comes only second to … Read More »
These days in Las Vegas the annual SEMA Show takes place. This is one of the most prominent events in the collision repair business. Please pay attention, it is not just an exhibition or fair, but a Show! And it has all the attributes of a show with grand happenings, industry and TV celebrities, vintage …
Car refinishing business across Atlantic. 7 remarkable differences. Read More »
Since early age we have been told that, time is precious, that it is an asset. As we grow, we also learn that time is money. In fact, if you rephrase, wasting time means losing money. And, of course, nobody likes losing money, especially business owners and managers of all levels. Numerous books have been …
Ultimate guide for the time management in a bodyshop. 7+1 tips. Read More »
In this post, I will try to address a very important issue for every bodyshop, regardless of its size or location – the issue of investment. In “Collision repair management 101” series I have stressed my vision that any collision repair workshop must follow general rules of business management. It is a big mistake to …
Collision repair management 101: Part 4 – Invest smart. Read More »