Ed Staquet

Senior Staff Technical Support Manager, Fusor Repair Systems & LORD Corporation

Ed Staquet has more than 40 years of experience in the auto body repair business. For the past 20 years, he has worked for Fusor Repair Systems and LORD Corporation and is now the senior staff technical support manager. He has been an instructor at I-CAR for 30 years. At I-CAR, he has been the recipient of I-CAR’s Instructor of the Year several times and was awarded the I-CAR Founders Award. Staquet served two terms on the I-CAR Board of Directors, and has served on several auto body repair committees for the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

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Plastic repair

Ed Staquet

Jan. 1, 2020

Each year thousands of plastic automotive parts can be repaired profitably rather than be replaced.

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Using crash durable adhesives for repairing aluminum vehicles

Ed Staquet

Aug. 18, 2015

OEMs are utilizing impact-toughened adhesives in the manufacturing process, and will be recommending similar type adhesives for repair operations.

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Weld bonding: Understanding the technicalities and the techniques

Ed Staquet

July 10, 2015

Knowing how and when to use welding bonding in the repair process can help technicians become more productive and ultimately lead to higher customer satisfaction metrics for the...

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Repair vs. replace: What you need to know about carbon fiber

Ed Staquet

June 18, 2015

Knowing when and how to repair newer materials, such as carbon fiber, and whether the repairs are structural or cosmetic, will allow you to make the best recommendations to your...