TECHNICAL TIPS

July - August, 2010: Training Issue

Build your business with the right training
Even with the most state-of-the-art products, if your processes aren’t just right, you can lose valuable time and money that can drain profits from the job. That is why LORD Corporation, maker of Fusor® Automotive Repair Adhesives -- the leading metal and composite bonding solution for automotive body repair – has included in-shop training in their latest product promotions.
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Headlight Restoration
Headlights are made of polycarbonate plastic which yellows over time from long exposure to ordinary sunlight. Besides being ugly and reducing the appearance of the car this can cause unsafe night driving by decreasing headlight intensity by as much as 70%.
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Norton SG Blaze Discs and Norton Medallion Cut-Off Blades – Grinding & Safety Tips
Norton SG Blaze Discs and Norton Medallion Cut-Off Blades are some of the best performing products in the market. Proper use will increase productivity, allowing you to get the job out the door faster.
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Which Sprayer to Use?
At FBS, we offer many unique solutions in spraying & dispensing a wide range of chemical products. In our 20 years of working with sprayer technology, we see many paint refinish and chemical companies manufacture a product without giving much thought in how to dispense it?
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"OSHA" now "EPA"
It used to be that compliance with OSHA regulations was the # 1 worry for body shops (safe work area, respirator programs, etc.). Now a new EPA regulation, Rule 40 CFR Part 63 Subpart HHHHHH, has been added and requires that body shops certify personnel who use spray equipment.
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May - June, 2010: Time = Money Issue

Plastic Bumper Repairs Made Profitable – A Practical Guide to Making Bumper Repairs a Profitable Operation
Vehicle manufacturers are increasing their usage of thermopolyolefin (TPO) and polypropylene (PP) plastics on front and rear fascias as well as body side claddings because the materials are cost-effective. Contrary to popular belief, with the proper adhesive, plastic repairs are actually simple to perform and can represent an important profit and revenue stream for the body shop.
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Small Changes Can Yield Big Time Savings – Protect rather than remove trim
Eliminate the cost of removing and installing moldings, the potential damage to moldings, and the labor to remove paint lines on existing moldings by simply protecting them properly during the painting process. By using the Norton "one-size-fits-all" trim masking tape #06169, you can lift the molding away from the surface to be painted and protect the molding from paint and overspray.
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Time is Money
It’s an old cliché that we all know and understand, but to what extent do you really apply it in your business? American® Brand tape products, manufactured by Intertape Polymer Group, offer the ultimate time saving solutions!
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March - April, 2010: Clean Air Issue

Air Quality – The Importance of Clean, Dry Air
Waterborne basecoats are more sensitive to contamination from oil, water and debris. Air quality is critical to the outcome of your waterborne basecoat finish. The air exiting the spray gun needs to be clean and dry. Every component, from the compressor to the final filtration unit, plays a critical role in delivering high quality air to the gun for atomization.
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The Answer is Clear, Just Like the Air!
Eliminating dust and increasing the surface cutting area is how Norton Multi-Air is able to improve productivity by 35% versus traditional vacuum sanding and by 60% versus non-vacuum sanding.
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Booth Environment – The Importance of Adequate Air Movement and Heat
Waterborne basecoats use water, with minimal solvent, as the carrier for pigment. When sprayed, a layer of water remains. This water evaporates creating humid air just above the refinish surface. Complete curing does not occur until the water and vapor are gone. To aid in dehydration, airflow and proper temperature are essential.
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Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) Supports Healthy Air
Did you know that each day you take over 20,000 breaths and breathe about 25 lbs of air? When you stop and think about air, it may seem like there is an unlimited supply of air for us to breathe. Actually, our breathing space is a thin layer of air around the Earth.
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It’s the Finish that Matters
The Finish is the most important part of the game whether you’re talking about sports or body shop repairs. You spend considerable time and effort to prepare a car for the Finish. You spend big money to install new paint booths to limit the potential for ambient, airborne contamination to affect the Finish.
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Revolutionary New Tool from Motor Guard Reduces Airborne Dust
The Dust Doctor traps dust during sanding. Airborne dust from sanding operations is a major problem in the body shop and much of this dust comes from dry sanding operations. This dust contaminates everything it lands on, can make its way into the spray booth, the detailing area and, even worse, the lungs.
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SATA Filtration
Air filtration and supply is probably the most overlooked aspect in the shop, yet also the most important. With today’s HVLP spray guns using 15 CFM, SATA’s supplied air respirators using 10 CFM, SATA Dryjets use 8.2 at 29 psi CFM, and air tools such as DA’s are now using 15 to 16 CFM, air volume is more critical than ever as well.
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January - February, 2010: Safety Issue - Personal & Shop

Razor Blade Safety
When you are working with blades, be it for home repair, auto bodywork, or major construction projects, personal safety is one of the most important parts of your job. At Personna/ASR, your safety is our highest priority. With this in mind, Personna’s innovative lines of new tools are designed to be the safest in the blade industry.
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