If your vehicle needs to have any paint work done to it after being in an accident, make sure that the repair shop that you chose uses only the highest-quality products and latest technology in mixing and color matching.
Feeling the heat? New flameproof coatings can be used to restore auto body components that might be exposed to high temperatures. These coatings use a silicone ceramic base formulated for the aerospace industry and they resist temperatures as high as 2000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Did you know that bumpers are designed to absorb shocks and then spring out again? Unfortunately, this action can weaken the structural integrity, so even if the collision damage doesn’t look that bad, it’s still a good idea to take it to a collision repair expert.
Deciding how to have your car painted? Consider color temperature and intensity of hue. For example, choose green or blue if you want a “cool” color, or yellow and red if you want a “warm” color. Also, within the blue family, you have several intensities to choose from.
Be very cautious if you are driving a car that was recently involved in a collision. Aside from being potentially extremely dangerous for you and the other drivers on the road, your insurance company isn’t liable for any further damages.
When you stop and think about it, you might be surprised how many pieces there are to paint in a complete custom paint job. Fortunately, you can count on a painting expert to get every last piece painted so you don't have to worry.
The best equipment to use to paint a car is a sprayer. Familiarize yourself with the manufacturer’s directions since some paints require a catalyst or hardener and most need to be thinned based on the equipment being used.
Can you name the major types of vehicle collisions occurring on U.S. roadways? In no particular order they are: head-on, road departure, side impact, rear end, sideswipe, single car, roll-over and multi-vehicle.
In water-based aka latex paints, additives are used as binding agents. These became popular in 1990 when the Clean Air Act amendments instructed painters to cut the volatile organic compound emissions.
Over 85% of all reported automobile crashes where a teenager was involved and responsible for the accident stated that “driver error” was attributed for the cause. Not speed. Not drugs. Not alcohol.
The concept of pin-striping is not new. It can be traced to the 1800s, when it described a thin decorative line painted onto a surface or woven into fabric. In the early 1900s, pin-stripes on cars were applied freehand using an extremely fine, pointed brush.
Every good hitch has build in chains which serve as a last resort for it. If the tongue every loses the grip on the ball, the chains will keep the trailer from moving freely. Crossing the chains is also recommended because the chains wont come up short in tight turns.
Front end impact accidents usually require a certain type of collision repair. Typical repairs include bumper and light replacement work, as well as the rewiring of lights and installing new fixtures. In many cases the repair will also involve replacing and installing damaged air bags with brand-new ones.
Painting a car is a bit more difficult than buying a couple of cans of spray paint and laying down some newspaper. Don’t ruin your car’s body--let the professionals do the job properly.
After a vehicle collision, take photos of the accident scene and the damage to all the vehicles involved. For future reference, it's also a good idea to get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses.
Auto paint and body shops need a lot more paint and body parts than the average consumer, but you don’t have to let that stop you. Auto body and paint supply experts can set up a working relationship with your shop, so everything you need is a phone call away.
Fog contributes to the risk of collision. Only 3% of weather-related crashes and 1% of all vehicle crashes, however, occur in foggy conditions according to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Each country has its own approach to auto repair. In Great Britain, for example, up to 95% of collision repair referrals come directly from insurance agents, while in the US customers turn to a mix of family, friends and agents for referrals.
Making repairs or modifications to a Ford F-150 can be challenging. How so? One of the best-selling trucks in America, it features an aluminum-alloy body mounted on a fully boxed steel frame that’s through-welded.
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.
Thinking of getting metallic paint on your car? This has a variety of benefits, including increasing the resale value, hiding scratches and dings, and being more resistant to fading. And most importantly, metallic paint will make your car look fantastic.
Don’t let your insurance company tell you that you have to go to the repair shop that they tell you to after your car has been in an accident. It is your right to be able to choose the shop that makes any repair to your vehicle.
Automotive paint history: With the introduction of acrylic lacquers, the selection of paint colors available for vehicles increased dramatically. The drying time for these paints was also substantially reduced from previous methods.
It’s important in collision repair that internal mechanical issues are identified and fixed, as they can later impact the operability of your vehicle. For instance, loss of coolant from a broken radiator or restriction of flow by a kinked hose often leads to engine overheating and head gasket failure.
So how exactly does the paintless dent removal process work? Basically, this form of bodywork approaches the damaged area from the inside. The technician will apply the proper shape and amount of pressure in order to “pop” out the dent and restore the original contour of the car.
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.
E.I. Dupont De Nemours invented a nitrocellulose lacquer system in 1923 that made it possible to paint cars in different colors. However, the paint couldn't stand up to gasoline. That explains why many manufacturers moved the gas tank opening under the license plate in the 1960s.
Distracted driving, like eating, texting or even arguing while driving can cause crashes, injuries and even fatalities. Care to guess how many people were injured in distracted driving accidents in 2012? That would be 421,000.
Automotive paint history: The varnish used in the first paints for vehicles took a while to dry. In fact, to paint an entire vehicle could take as much as one month.
