3M Automotive Aftermarket Division and Legendary Hot Rod Designer Chip Foose Team Up to Host Classic American Showcase at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Auto Fair This Week Legendary Hot Rod Designer Chip Foose to Meet Fans and Display His Favorite Cars The Charlotte Motor Speedway Auto Fair featuring the 3M and Chip Foose Classic American […]
How to Craft the Perfect Garage & Car Collection
The perfect garage isn’t just filled with dollars (not literally, of course), it’s filled with personality. We all know that guy who went out and bought a Corvette, an Escalade, or maybe Porsche 911 because it came up under a “what cars do rich people drive” Google search. You’re better than that, and your car […]
Estimating (Quad Coat) 4 Stage Paint
We’ve been going over auto estimating in the members area and in the classroom. A question came up that I don’t know the answer to…how do you calculate for 4 stage paint. A few of the newer cars have four different coatings after the sealer is applied. Base coat, mid or pearl coat, tinted clear, […]
5 Cost-Effective Performance Vehicle Upgrades to Consider
There are a number of reasons you might want to upgrade your car. Maybe you’re trying to increase its resale value. Maybe you want better performance for your own use. Or maybe you’re trying to pre-empt costly repairs. Whatever the reasons, your budget can set a ceiling on what you’re able to achieve. Fortunately, some […]
Car Technologies Likely to Hit the Road in Five Years or Less
According to Moore’s Law, computer chips double in power every two years. Since computers and the fundamental technology behind them have permeated almost every aspect of our life, this law can be applied to more than just your laptop. Cars are also advancing in such a way that arguably makes Moore’s Law applicable to them […]