2014 GIVEAWAYS

3/23/14 eBay Cadillac/Indian Chief Motorcycle Giveaway

No, this is not a Collision Blast giveaway, but definitely worth mentioning. Check out the video below to learn more.

2/24/14 Congratulations To The CP Air Hammer Giveaway

2/18/14 – CP Tools Air Hammer Giveaway – Watch Video Below for Details

10/8/13 – Another CP Tools Giveaway – Watch Video For Details

Chicago Pneumatic Facebook Page – Go Like and post a comment with the word collisionblast. Also, post a pic of your project if you have one.
https://www.facebook.com/CP.Tools.USA

Also, we appreciate it if you stop by our Facebook page and like and post pics.
http://Facebook.com/CollisionBlast

8/27/13 – Chicago Pneumatic Tools Winner Announced In Video Below

8/8/13 – New Contest – Chicago Pneumatic Tools – Enter Below Now!

7/12/13 – The CP Tools Air Hammer Winner Announced in Q&A Video

7/6/13 – The Next CP Tool Giveaway Will Be A Air Hammer – Check Back For More Details Soon

7/2/13 Chicago Pneumatic Giveaway – Enter Below

6/11/13 Chicago Pneumatic Sander Giveaway Revealed in Video Below

6/4/13 Chicago Pneumatic Sander Giveaway

To win the Chicago Pneumatic Sander Giveaway

1. Go to Chicago Pneumatic Tools Facebook Page and Post a Comment With @collisionblast in the comment. – 6 Points. Be sure to include your YouTube user name so I will know who to credit.
CP Tools Facebook Link – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicago-Pneumatic-Tools-USA/158601877565583

2. For An Extra 3 Points, Include a Pic or Video of a Project You’re Working On. – 3 Ponts

3. Still Room For One More Summer Plans at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2QbQIbyBoE – 3 Points.

4. Still Room For 3 Tweets with the Hash Tag #collisionblast. Be sure to include your YouTube user name so I will know who to credit. – 3 Points

The person with the most points by this Sunday 6/9/13 will win the sander. If there is a tie, the winner will be selected by the comments posted.

Winner Will Be Announced Next Tuesday!

Good Luck!

5/1/13 Craftsman Tool Giveaway Announced in Video Below

4/23/13 Craftsman Tools Set Giveaway

To Win Giveaway

1. Must live in USA

2. If you like this video, like it.

3. Trivia Question – Craftsman was named ____________ by Popular Mechanics Readers Choice Award in 2009.

4. Submit your answer at http://www.collisionblast.com/2013/04/23/removing-car-body-parts-craftsman-giveaway. GOOD LUCK

Winner will be announced in next Tuesday’s Video.

4/9/13 CP Tools DA Winner Announced in Video Below

What was the winning definition for a DA sander and who is the winner….

4/2/13CP Tools DA Sander Giveaway – Watch Video Below

What is the difference between a DA and orbital sander…? We’re going to have you help us define a DA sander to provide the best answer to this question. Let’s hear your thoughts and your definition by commenting below the video. Add the word #collisionblast and you may be the winner of the sander. Winner will be announced in next Tuesday’s video.

To Win Chicago Pneumatic Tools DA Sander Giveaway:

1. Watch Video

2. Like Video (optional)

3. Give your definition of a DA sander or how you use a DA sander in the comment section of the video with the word #collisionblast.

4. Watch next Tuesday’s video see if you are the winner.

5. I will contact the winner via YouTube for mailing address to ship the sander.

6. Enjoy sander!

3/12/13 – CP Tools DA Winner Announced In Plastic Repair Video Below

3/5/13 CP Dual Action Sander Giveaway – Watch Video Below

How To Make Paint Glossy Using A DA and Buffing

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 with the code word collisionblast

4. Watch next weeks video to see if you are the winner.

3/1/13 Giveaway Update

I just got word that Craftsman may help us out with some giveaways….don’t have the details yet, but I will keep you posted!

2/27/13 Diveaway Update

We are gearing up to provide giveaways on our videos. Each video may ask the viewer different things to qualify for the giveaway. It may be as simple as leave a comment on the video or to give a like on the product sponsor Facebook page. To start we have already received some Chicago Pneumatic Dual Action sanders to giveaway. We may also have a few gift cards to provide. Keep watching for more details.

1st Giveaway prize will be announced on Tuesday, March 5 at CollisionBlast.com/YouTube and on this page.

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School Of The Year Contest

Do you think you have the best automotive and collision repair program? Enter the school if the year contest by Tomorrow’s Technician and Wix Filters.

To learn how to nominate your school visit Tomorrows Technician.

Previous Contest Below

Congratulations To Chris Singer (1st Place) and Brandon Streif (2nd Place) Winners

The winners have been confirmed. Both Winners are students of a collision repair program. Chris attends Aims Community College and Brandon attends Butler Community College. More details coming soon.

Back To School Giveaway. Winners Will Be Randomly Selected. First Place Prizes, The School that the First Place Winner Attends Prizes, and Second Place Prizes.

Back To School Prizes Shown Below

First Place Prizes

magna spot stud welder gun — The New 1050 Stud Gun

Motor Guard is providing their new JO 1050 Magna-Spot Welder Gun. This gun offer new features no other stud guns have. This gun features: high power, low heat. This is a must with today’s high strength thin steels. Exclusive Magna Pin System (MPS) This eliminate the pins from falling out when the gun is in any position. The welder gun is lightweight, comes with a 5 year warranty, and is made in the USA. To read about more features and benefits click the link to see more product information. J0 1050 Product Information PDF

You can also see the gun in action on their website at Motor Guard.

CP Tools CP777 — Heavy-Duty Air Orbital Sander

Chicago Pneumatic Tools is providing a CP777 8 Inch Heavy-Duty Air Orbital Sander.

Technical Details (1 for winner and 1 for school)

• Balanced counterweight design
• Patented, non-rotating gear housing makes tool easy to handle
• Positive rotation with oscillating action prolongs abrasive life
• Circular exhaust diffuses air flow
• Applications: shaping, blending and smoothing body filler,rapid material removal
• Free speed 900 rpm
• PSA
• 4.25 lbs.
• Avg. air consumption 8 cfm

Description

Positive rotation with oscillating action prolongs abrasive life. Circular exhaust diffuses air flow. Free speed: 900 rpm.; Pad size: 8 in.; Weight: 4-1/4 lb.; Average air consumption: 5 CFM; Air inlet NPTF: 1/4-inch; Minimum hose size: 3/8-inch; Sound dba pressure (power): 97.

Chicago Pneumatic RP3611 Random Orbital Sander — RP3611 3/16″x6″ Random Orbital Sander.

Chicago Pneumatic Tools is providing a RP3611 3/16″x6″ Random Orbital Sander. (1 for winner and 1 for school)

6″ Medium Duty Random Orbital Sander
• 5 mm orbit
• Adjustable speed regulator
• Ergonomic design and lightweight for operator comfort
• Low vibration
• Free speed 12,000 rpm
• PSA
• 1.63 lbs.
• Avg. air consumption 8 cfm
You can learn more at their website at www.CP.com

Sears is providing a 255 Piece Mechanic Tool Set

Product Description

The 255 piece Mechanics Tool Set includes 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2-inch drives with 158 sockets, 3 quick-release ratchets, and 4 extension bars. It also includes 28 wrenches up to 3/4-inch and 17 mm sizes, and 62 specialty tools. The chest features lid area storage with three pull-out drawers.

For complete tool list visit: Tool List pdf

Visit them on the web at www.Sears.com/Tools

3M is providing their new 3M Accuspray Spray Gun Model HG09. This spray gun comes with 1.8 mm nozzle tips, which are designed for heavy coatings such as primer surfacer.

Product Description

Reduces primer consumption
Boosts productivity
Maximizes benefits of 3M “PPS System”
Reduces gun cleaning time and efficiency

The innovative atomization of the MMM16570 allows the user to get the finish of a premium HVLP primer gun at the fraction of the cost. This gun uses less solvent; decreases hazardous disposal costs; decreases sanding time; and reduces clean-up while minimizing overspray. This unit is designed for those who demand the best and won’t settle for less.

To Learn more about the features and benefits click 3M Accuspray Product Information PDF

You can learn more at the 3M Web Page

Collision Blast is provide a 330 page paperback book. Collision Blast Basic Auto Body and Paint Training is a how-to book that covers the basics to auto body repair and paint. This is a great addition to your school textbook and it can be used as a memory jogger with step-by-step procedures. Book comes with web enhanced access, which will allow you to watch videos, listen to audios, take quizzes, and many resources to other great websites for the collision repair industry.

You can read more about this book on Amazon.com

The School The Winner Attends

Motor Guard is providing their newest in the high quality Magna line of refinishing products from Motor Guard is the AP-3 Sanding Block Assortment. With a quality block for every application, from fast cutting to color sanding, the AP-3 assortment is the one-stop finishing solution. Users of these eight unique blocks report reduced paint prep times, lower material costs and increased paint department productivity. To learn more visit MotorGaurd’s Webpage

Chicago Pneumatic Tools is providing a CP777 8 Inch Heavy-Duty Air Orbital Sander.

Technical Details

Description

Chicago Pneumatic Tools is providing a RP3611 3/16″x6″ Random Orbital Sander. (1 for winner and 1 for school)

Second Place Prizes

Sears is providing a 154 Mechanic Tool Set.

Product Description

The 154 piece Mechanics Tool Set includes 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2-inch drives with 158 sockets, 3 quick-release ratchets, and 4 extension bars. It also includes 28 wrenches up to 3/4-inch and 17 mm sizes, and 62 specialty tools. The chest features lid area storage with three pull-out drawers.

For complete tool list visit: Tool List pdf

Visit them on the web at www.Sears.com/Tools

You can read more about this book on Amazon.com

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WE STILL HAVE A FEW WINNERS TO SELECT FOR THE CP TOOLS CONTEST, BUT WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING ENTREES AT THIS TIME. CHECK BACK TO SEE WHO ALL OF THE WINNERS ARE SOON.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST WINNERS…Friday 6/24/20111st Dillion Richmond – Auto Body Technician From Ohio – Tool Winner
2nd Jeremiah Peniamina – Western Star Trucks – Australia – Shirt and Cap Winner

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MOTOR GUARD CONTEST HAS ENDED – CHECK BACK FRIDAY, MARCH 25 TO SEE IF YOU WON. WINNER WILL BE

REVEALED RIGHT HERE.

COLLISION BLAST – MOTOR GUARD MAGNA-SPOT CONTEST

Have you ever put your stud in your stud gun to repair a dent and the stud falls out before it reaches the panel? Sure it has, it has happened to all of us. However, the new Magna-Spot eliminates this problem with their exclusive (MPS), which secures the pins in the electrode. You can read the press release below to learn more of the benefits.

.ATTENTION COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY
ENTER AND WIN THE NEW MAGNA-SPOT STUD GUN

Full Contest Details:

Anyone Involved In The Collision Repair Industry Id Eligible To Enter Contest. This includes collision repair instructors, students, technicians, etc.

1. To Enter Create One or a Combination of: video, article, how-to tutorial, or tell us your story. Perhaps you remember before we had stud guns….you know, drilling holes and soldering, welding, or even filler over the holes with body filler. You could share with us how modern day tools have made our lives easier. Post some school photos of your facility or projects and tell us about them. Really this contest is open to your creativity. Be creative and have fun.

2. Post your creation on our Facebook Event Page.

3. Contest Deadline March 18, 2010

To learn more about the different stud guns that Motor Guard has to offer visit Magna-Spot Stud Welders.

Judge – Chris Sheehy Is Going To Be One Of The Judges To Help Select The Winner. Chris Sheehy – Autobody Consulting Group

Judge – Eric Parsons is Going To Be Another Judge For This Contest – Eric Parsons – Mander Collision and Glass

Judge – David Barleen, President of Motor Guard Corporation, will be helping select the winning videos. David Barleen – Motor Guard Corporation

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3M ACCUSPRAY WINNER

Andrew Cline Wins The Collision Blast Contest — Winner Andrew Cline – Corning Community College

Congratulations To Andrew Cline from Corning Community College in Corning, New York.

Andrew is the winner of a 3M Accuspray primer gun. He entered the Collision Blast contest, which was offered to all collision repair students or instructors. To win, the collision repair instructor or student was directed to write about how they became interested in the collision repair industry and/or about the collision repair program that they are a student or teach at. The stories were judged and the winner was selected.

A special thanks to Jody DeVere, Chris Sheehy, and Melissa Marscin for selecting the winner and to 3M for providing the Accuspray Primer Gun.

Below is the story that made the win.

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“I have worked on cars my whole life my dad had always let me help him. I did a two year program at coopers education center boces my junior and senior year at high school doing auto body collision work I was awarded the most outstanding student award for the highest grade in class with a 98 average and high grade on nocti test. I decided to continue my career at Corning Community college for a two year program do auto body collision repair. I am a first year student my first simester I got a 3.27 GPA. I love working on cars it what i want to do for a career and a hobbie thats how much I love it I have a 73 nova that im putting together on my free time with a 454 big block with throttle body ingection. I competed in skills usa for auto body collision repair in 2010 at reginals at alfred state college i placed 4th I moved on to the state level and placed fifth placeing the 1st in metal work, 1st in priming and paint prep, and a tie for finishing. The reason I lost I bombed the test because we did not study electronics at my boces. I plan to open my own shop some day and work on everything from handas to chevys. I go to all the local car shows to see peoples work and I even travel to go to car shows I go to Carlile spring and fall shows and chevy nationals. I go to Syracuse Nationals as well. I go to a drag strip almost every weekend called skyview. I plan to take my education even furture by keeping up on laws and regulatons all the time I plan to become I-Car certified in as many things as I can.”