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How to Mask & Paint a Car Bonnet

The bonnet is arguably one of the first things a customer will notice about their vehicle. However, exposure to harsh weather conditions, sunlight and other pollutants can leave it with a dull and worn appearance that only worsens with time. If customers find that the paint on their bonnet is…

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How to Repair a Cracked Bumper

A cracked bumper is an unsightly defect, and if left untreated, it can also affect the vehicle’s structural integrity. This type of damage can be a result of reversing into an obstruction, being caught up in a collision or simply bumping the bumper while driving or parking. Whatever the reason…

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What is OEM Certification?

When it comes to collision repairs, debates about the value of gaining OEM certification are common among technicians, managers and everybody in between in body shops. Many body shops wonder if the return on investment is worth it, if it can attract more customers, and if it can help them…

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Washing a Car After a Paint Job: Advice for Your Customers

It’s common for customers to have a few maintenance questions when the body shop hands over the keys to their vehicle after a paint job. Whether their car has undergone a SMART repair or a paint rework, they’ll want to know the best ways to protect their paintwork and avoid…

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How do Vehicle Collision Repairs Differ for EV vs. ICE?

Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly filtering into the consumer market and beginning to dominate the roads as car manufacturers race to meet targets for zero-emission vehicles by 2035. But as more customers switch to fully electric and hybrid vehicles from ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, body shops should already…

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How to Mask & Paint a Motorcycle

Motorbike paint jobs are a popular service offered by many body shops. Whether a customer is looking to refresh the paint on their motorbike or wants a custom paint job, it’s important that your team is well-equipped to handle these types of requests. There are many different parts of a…

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