.I just wanted to take a minute to send my thoughts and prayers to the families affected by the tornado in Moore, OK. I too live in a state prone to storms and tornados. However, anyone, anywhere can be faced with a tragedy. I am thankful for each day that yields a safe outcome for…
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May
23
Thoughts and Prayers For Families in Moore Oklahoma
Apr
30
Congratulations To Barry Roopnarine and Students For Taking Gold at Skills USA
I would like to commend one of our Collision Blast subscribers. Barry Roopnarine is a collision repair instructor at Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical High School in Jamaica, NY. He e-mailed me to let me know that they just returned from SkillsUSA NY State Conference with a Gold Medal in Refinishing. That is Awesome!I…
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Apr
22
Recommendation Procedures With Larry Montanez From P&L Consulting
This is a live Google Hangout with Larry Montanez from P&L Consulting. Larry is a certified operations technician and a certified data analyst. His company P&L Consulting specializes in estimating, investigations, and consulting for the collision repair industry. He has provided training at SEMA, NACE, and other training events. If you would like more information…
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Apr
08
Collision Repair Program Receives Tape From CREF and 3M
Butler Community College was one of the college selected to receive a 3M donation through the Collision Repair Education Foundation. It’s great that the industry has companies, such as 3M to help support the collision repair programs. With tight budgets, this helps train the students and to produce the technicians of tomorrow. Butler students and…
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Apr
03
Students Receive Safety Gear From Collision Repair Education Foundation
All students who applied for the 2013 scholarships through the Collision Repair Education Foundation received free shirts and safety gear. Congratulations to these four collision repair students who attend Butler Community College. Kudos to them for completing the criteria required to be eligible to receive scholarships through the Collision Repair Education Foundation. The scholarship winners…
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Mar
13
Collision Repair Education Foundation Continuing to Accept 3M Scholarship Accept Entries
Collision Repair Education Foundation Continuing to Accept Entries for 3M Hire Our Heroes Scholarships Campaign to Help Provide Training and Support for Nation’s Returning Veterans and Their Families ST. PAUL, Minn., (March 13, 2013) – As America’s troops are returning home they are facing unprecedented unemployment rates. Their challenge is to match their military skills…
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Mar
12
How Eric The Car Guy Started In The Automotive Industry
Below is a recorded live Google Hangout with Eric The Car Guy. Learn about how get got started in the automotive industry and how it evolved to Eric The Car Guy. Eric The Car Guy provides how to automotive training videos. On his channel you will learn mechanical, electrical, brakes, and much more auto repair…
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Mar
08
Mood Paint on Car….Is It?
I found this video in the web. Mood paint….is there really any such think? I’m not sure, but how would you color match when repairing!!!
Mar
05
How To Sand and Buff Paint – Chicago Pneumatic DA Giveaway
In this video, I am going to demonstrate how to sand and buff paint using a DA sander to prepare the paint surface for buffing. Additional Tips Buffing Steps Memory Jogger CollisionBlast.com/BuffingStepsPDF The CP Tools DA Giveaway 1. Click on CP Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-Pneumatic-Tools-USA/158601877565583?fref=ts 2. Like their page. 3. Post a comment on their page…
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Feb
26
How To Repair A Rip in Plastic
If damage to a bumper cover protrudes through the plastic, then a two-sided repair method will need to be used. This includes reinforcing the back side of the plastic part, then repairing the front side. The front side will follow the same steps as the one sided repair. If you did not see this…
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Feb
22
Auto Body Shop Websites
Are you looking for a website for your body shop that is quick and easy to use? Then watch this video below or visit CollisionBlast.com/Websites To Learn more visit www.CollisionBlast.com/Websites and spend more time repairing cars and less time trying to figure the Google mystery by yourself. Check Em’ Out!
Feb
22
Tips For Repairing Aluminum and The Tools To Use
With the regulation requiring vehicle manufactures to average 54 .5 MPG by 2025, lighter cars must be produced. However, as Shawn Collision mentions, don’t break the bank preparing for aluminum repairs just yet. There are some basic tools that will do a good job without spending a fortune. To learn more about the basic tools…
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