Paint & Material (P&M) and sublet work can represent up to 19% of a shop’s sales, making them crucial areas to optimize for profit. Here’s how top-performing shops handle it: Sales Accuracy: Estimators who track labor thoroughly—including panel prep, masking,...
Lucid Motors has partnered with coatings innovator PPG to create a striking palette of exterior finishes for its luxury EV lineup—powered by PPG’s Andaro® pigment nanodispersion technology. This advanced pigment system delivers deeper color intensity (chroma),...
3M has launched the next-generation Performance Spray Gun 2, building on the strengths of its predecessor to elevate productivity, efficiency, and painter comfort. Drawing directly from feedback in the field, this refined tool sports a lightweight carbon fiber frame...
Mark Your Calendar!You’re invited to a special 3M Collision Repair event happening TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 5th at 11:00 AM CST as we debut our latest innovation during an exclusive YouTube Premiere. Here’s why you won’t want to miss it:Be the first to know – Get an...
When it comes to collision repair and automotive refinishing, color match can make or break the final result. That’s where G Shades come in—a crucial, often overlooked piece of the color-matching puzzle. What Are G Shades? G Shades are variants of a specific OEM color...
Based on an article by Emily Huddleston, FenderBender Magazine, June 2024 In today’s collision repair landscape, it’s more important than ever for body shops to understand and follow consumer protection laws—not only to protect their business, but also to advocate for...
