In 1912, E.G. Budd became the first welder and metal fabricator to use spot welding techniques to create an all-metal auto body. Welded subassemblies were shipped to Detroit, where they were assembled, painted and finished.
In auto collision repair, the technicians will carefully disassemble the vehicle to expose any structural damage that may have been obtained upon impact. This is the type of damage that can be easily overlooked but can significantly affect they safety of the car.
Did you know welding is as old as the Egyptian tombs? There is evidence of welders and their tools existed in the days of the Egyptians, as evidenced in their paintings.
It’s wise to work with collision repair pros if your car needs extensive repairs due to a collision. Why? It takes specialized equipment and expert technical skills to restore your vehicle’s structural integrity if the frame has been damaged.
If you are painting a car for the first time, before you start, it is recommended that you practice your spraying technique on a piece of scrap steel. Hold the spray gun approximately six inches from the panel, and spray in a side-to-side sweeping motion.
Care to guess the cost of automobile crash related injuries for calendar year 2010? According to data compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), that would be around $99 billion.
A key part of any custom paint job is making sure that the whole package goes together perfectly. While planning out a new paint job for yourself or your client, make sure that you take all of the customizations into account.
Has your car been in a collision? Even if it’s still drivable, you should resist driving it if the damage makes it at all unsafe, such as if a part might come off. Fortunately, an auto collision expert can help get it ready for use again quickly.
In 1912, E.G. Budd became the first welder and metal fabricator to use spot welding techniques to create an all-metal auto body. Welded subassemblies were shipped to Detroit, where they were assembled, painted and finished.
After a vehicle crash, be sure to write down important information before exiting the scene. Important facts include: license plate number, make, model and year of all involved vehicles as well as the names, addresses and phone numbers of the person or persons involved.
While older car paints and lacquers were applied in thin layers, modern auto body paints are applied in thicker ones. Why? Contemporary formulas produce high-viscosity coatings that, to adhere and perform properly, must be applied as a heavy film.
Repairing a vehicle following a serious collision will usually involve much more than just fixing dents and hiding flaws. In many cases, the frame will be damaged, which will completely offset the way the rest of the vehicle looks and drives.
On average over 95% of all trucks, cars and S.U.V.’s come from the factory with a clear coat finish. It is all but a standard in the automotive industry to include this on new model vehicles.
The National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS) for 2012 listed some interesting but somewhat predictable findings. The highest cell phone use while driving occurred among 16 to 24 year olds and increased the risk of crashes.
During welding, the most common type of injury is called a flash burn. The flash comes from the ultra violet light(radiation) that using a welding rod creates. It is similar to getting a sunburn on an exposed area that you didn’t protect.
Car repair has become so sophisticated and precise that we are usually able to restore most cars to pre-collision condition. An insurance company considers a vehicle “totaled” only when the cost to repair it exceeds its value; so sometimes, if conditions are right, they will approve repairs you did not think were possible.
What's more important than the quality of the paint to be used on your vehicle? If you guessed the skill of the painter, then you're dead on. A experienced painter works faster and can produce results that are both beautiful and durable.
When you bring your car to us for collision repairs, we will return it to you with the requested repairs made. Your vehicle will be safe to drive and will be both structurally and mechanically sound.
While "stoving enamels" were developed for car paint in the 1930s, they were usually still applied by a brush. Then a dentist invented the spray gun, which cut the painting process from around 40 days to a third of the time.
There are many different aspects involved in auto collision repair, depending on the extent and severity of the damage. These include the replacement of entire sections, structural replacement, and frame repair.
When it comes to automotive paint, the preparation process is critical in ensuring that a seamless look is achieved. Each panel needs to be primed and sealed to make sure that the adhesion will be optimal and long-lasting.
Each year, nearly 1.5 million vehicle crashes happen as a result of poor weather conditions. Close to 75% of these collisions are related to issues caused by wet pavement and 46% occur while it’s raining.
Auto paint protectors are sometimes referred to as clear bras. Why? They’re transparent, but in shape and concept they function similarly to the old-fashioned black nose-protectors that strapped to the front of a vehicle.
The bad news? You were involved in a small collision. The good news? You’re fine and the damage is minor. The best new? Our paintless dent removal process is fast, affordable and preserves the factory applied finish.
