Is Your Clearcoat Helping Your Shop or Holding it Back?

Is Your Clearcoat Helping Your Shop or Holding it Back?

Every painter has a favorite clearcoat. It’s often the one they’ve always sprayed or the one that’s always been on the shelf. But at Colours, we encourage shops to ask a different question: Is it still the best product for your business today?...
ADAS Calibrations: Why a Clean Scan Isn’t Enough

ADAS Calibrations: Why a Clean Scan Isn’t Enough

As vehicles become more advanced, proper ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) calibration has become a critical part of collision repair. Features like automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assist all rely on sensors and cameras...
Clear Coat Failure: What Causes It & How to Improve Results

Clear Coat Failure: What Causes It & How to Improve Results

Your clear coat is more than just shine—it’s the protective layer that helps defend your vehicle’s finish. It provides gloss, depth, and critical UV protection. When clear coat begins to fail, the paint underneath becomes exposed, leading to costly repairs and an...
EV Safety in the Shop: What Every Collision Repairer Needs to Know

EV Safety in the Shop: What Every Collision Repairer Needs to Know

Not long ago, an electric vehicle (EV) was brought into a Pennsylvania dealership following a front-end collision. After a quick inspection, the issue appeared to be battery-related. With the workday ending, the vehicle was left in a service stall overnight. By...
What Falling Consumer Confidence Means for Collision Repair in 2026

What Falling Consumer Confidence Means for Collision Repair in 2026

Recent data is painting a clear picture: consumers are feeling the pressure—and it’s beginning to impact the collision repair industry in real, measurable ways. According to reporting by AutoBody News, citing the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers, consumer...