Motor Gaurd just sent me their new plastic repair tool. The Magna Stitcher MS 2500. I used the Magan Stitcher adapter for a stud welder gun, but they just came out with a newer version that does not require a stud welder. The MS 2500 also has a few axtra features, which I cover in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Personal Protective Equipment For Auto Body Repair – Respirator Training Video
Safety should always be first when operating any equipment. The same rule applies when spraying automotive paint. Many of the 2K products used contain isocyanates, which are harmful to breath. Therefore and automotive paint approved respirator should be worn to protect yourself. The last thing you want to happen is to become sensitized to the paint […]
Plastic Repair – How To Repair Outside Damage on a Plastic Bumper
This video tutorial is going to demonstrate how to perform a one sided repair on a car bumper. This is for repairing damaged that is only on the outside of the part, such as a gouge, deep scratch, or any other damage that does not go completely through the plastic part. There are times that […]