October 2022

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A deep look at the Collision Industry Conference as it approaches 40

Darrell Amberson

Oct. 24, 2022

As Darrell Amberson finishes his two-year term as CIC chairman, he reflects on its origins and where it's headed.

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The light’s on; nobody's home

John Anello

Oct. 10, 2022

You have an AEB warning light illuminated with no DTCs stored? Do your research or prepare for the consequences.

Radar signals passing through the bumper of the vehicle can be lost with certain coatings. No standard currently exists to define an acceptable signal loss.

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Opinion: Refinish industry standard is needed to maintain self-driving vehicle safety

Nick Tullett

Oct. 10, 2022

Currently, no standard exists to define an acceptable signal loss through certain coatings, which would help maintain safe ADAS operation.

A color match light is used by automotive painters and detailers to mimic sunlight with a high color rendering index (CRI) and multiple color temperatures.

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Should you use a color match light?

Jason Isaacs

Oct. 6, 2022

Multiple color temperatures reflect the full spectrum of sunlight and allow users to confirm color accuracy under the same sunlight as the day the customer comes to pick up their...

Products, Tools & Equipment

Pre-SEMA tool spotlight

Jay Sicht

Oct. 6, 2022

Check out what's new in this collection of collision repair tools and equipment selected by ABRN from manufacturers who will be at the SEMA Show.

More content from October 2022

Now that more companies are doubling down on their commitment to producing quality and affordable EVs, the way we go about structural repair will change.

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How EVs are changing structural repair

Mike Croker

Oct. 4, 2022

A proper blueprinting process will help you address EVs as they come and guide you to creating the best plan moving forward.

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Select adhesives for different areas of collision repair

Leif Hansson

Oct. 4, 2022

Shorter cartridges can provide access in tight areas

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Use the '10X Rule' to achieve your goals

Patrick Porter

Sept. 30, 2022

Simplified, the 10X Rule has two parts: 1) Set targets for yourself that are 10X greater than what you believe you can achieve, and 2) Take actions that are 10X greater than what...

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Don’t hesitate to ask!

John Shoemaker

Sept. 28, 2022

When documenting damage, just ask better. Think like a news reporter and offer the 'who, what, why, where, and how.'

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Topdon adopts newly announced AGRSS update

Brian Medford

Sept. 28, 2022

Since 1999, AGSC has maintained the AGRSS as the gold standard for safety-oriented professionals in the auto glass replacement industry.

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M18 Fuel 15mm and 21mm random orbital polishers

Milwaukee Tool

Sept. 16, 2022

Milwaukee Tool's M18 Fuel 15mm and 21mm random orbital polishers have been introduced for polishing and heavy-correction applications. As the first true corded replacement, they...

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SATAjet X 5500 Future

SATA Spray Equipment

Sept. 16, 2022

SATA Spray Equipment's special edition for this year, the SATAjet X 5500 Future. According to the company, the green color is not only a reference to the future but is also a ...

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Ultra XL Paint Booth

GFS (Global Finishing Solutions)

Sept. 16, 2022

Expand your shop’s service offerings with a premium, extended-height paint booth from Global Finishing Solutions (GFS). With a 12-foot-high ceiling, the Ultra XL is the perfect...

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ONECHOICE UV-Cured Primer Surfacer

PPG Refinish

Sept. 1, 2022

The new ONECHOICE® UV-Cured Primer Surfacer from PPG achieves a high film build of 2.0-2.5 mils per coat and can be cured and ready to sand in two minutes. It’s the ideal solution...

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OEM procedures, calibration more important than ever

Dan Dent

Aug. 8, 2022

A guide to finding the correct repair procedures as technology continues to evolve.

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Platinum Refinish Precision Cut Abrasives

Keystone Automotive Industries Inc.

Jan. 4, 2022