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Bodyshop - August 2005

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Quick cure, quick cash
Using UV-cured materials to speed the refinish process can improve cycle time, but also provides an opportunity to sell consumers quick-turnaround repair of minor damage.

CCIF: practicality and foresight
The June meeting in Fredericton was the big picture, forward-looking edition of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum.

The aluminum gamble
An aluminum room won't pay for itself anytime soon, but those who make the six-figure investment in equipment and training for aluminum structural repairs are betting the material will become commonplace in a few years. In the meantime, the added capability marks them as proactive, technologically advanced businesses.

Wheel refinishing business expands
Carcone's making a strong commitment to the growing refinishing market

Hiring for Talent
Many operations are using an "estimating team" to boost customer satisfaction. Think about pairing a friendly, customer-focused person with someone who can properly assess damages.

Fit to rule?
Third-party analysis can explore the strengths, weaknesses and skill sets of your successor before you hand over the business. One option is a short Web-based test followed by a meeting with an industrial psychologist.

Find the sweet spot
Spray gun set-up and techniques

Beware of common health and safety offences
Take a good look at your paint booth. Health and safety audits often reveal these errors.

Global forecast: unsettled
The word from IBIS is that many collision repair businesses will not make it to 2010, and insurance companies are experimenting with a variety of partnership models.

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