Looking to improve your KPIs? Increase efficiency? Cut waste and product costs? Check out these tips from 3M’s Mark Algie.
ABRN HOW2 – Use The 3M Denibbing System
We had the chance to try the new 3M Denibbing system in class. We had first year students that have never buffed anything and we had second year students that have used other methods last year. You will hear from both a first year and second year student to get their opinion on the new system.
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This was also my first time to try the denibber system as well. I just wish they had some of these cool tools when I was working in the industry. This system makes sanding out dirt quick and does not make a mess, as with traditional buffing methods. You can buff one spot and wipe the panel clean and you’re done.
This system works best if you have several spots that need to have dirt buffed. If you have a lot of dirt and the entire panel needs to be sanded and buffed, you will be better using the traditional method. Also if you are need to level orange peel, the traditional method would work best as well.
The 3M Denibbing System is Available Here
3M Helps The Collision Repair Program at Butler Community College Get Off To A Great School Year
by Donnie
The First Day Brings Signs of a Great School Year
Classes started today at Butler Community College. I was well pleased with the new students I met in the collision repair program. I believe I am going to have a productive group of students this year. It is going to be interesting to see what talents and abilities discovered while they are in the collision repair program.
More Signs It’s Going To Be A Great Year
A box was delivered to us today. Inside the box was 3M’s new Perfect-It Denibbing System. I would like to give 3M a big thanks for providing our school with their new and innovative system. The new denibbing system total changes the way the collision repair industry buffs vehicle finishes. We have not had the opportunity to try it yet, but we’ll let you know how it works and how we like it soon.
I appreciate companies like 3M that help support education and the technicians of tomorrow. It’s companies like this that help produce the champions in the collision repair industry.
Enthusiastic students and new equipment is a great way to start the school year off with. Check back as we’ll keep you posted on how the rest of the year progresses.
To read more posts by Butler’s Collision Repair Program visit http://CollisionBlast.com/BCRN
Below is a video that demonstrates how the denib system works. 3M Denibbing System Brochure
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Tips For Choosing A Quality Collision Repair Shop
Collision Repair Experts provides 9 videos with tips for selecting a quality repair shop and the repair procedure you can expect at a quality collision repair business. They do an excellent job of explaining the key-to-key process and the importance of repairing a damaged vehicle back to it’s pre-accidental condition with an invisible repair.
Your vehicle is not only one of your bigger investments, you should consider your safety too. If your car is not repaired properly, you and your passengers could be injured due to the faulty repairs. Therefore, finding a quality shop to repair your vehicle correctly is important; don’t just settle for the cheapest estimate. Make sure the repair shop offers some of the tips suggested in the videos below and employee competent technicians that have been properly training to work on your vehicle. Look for shops that are ASE certified and/or I-CAR Gold certified shops.
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A Career In Collision Repair – Welcoming Students
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In this video, Dale Franks with LCC discusses what training is involved and what makes the perfect candidate for this career. After watching the video, I believe this may apply to many collision repair programs and provide a good idea of what this industry has to offer.
I would like to welcome all of the collision repair students starting or returning to school from their summer break. Now it is time to get serious and do your best. The harder you work in school, the easier it will be for you at your first job. I want to challenge you to start your career training off with the right mindset. This is to accept any challenges your instructor sets in front of you. If you feel like you do more than others, don’t get bent out of shape or feel overworked. Think of how much experience you will get while training, which means less mistakes you will make out in the industry. You (the student) will be the one to reap the benefits in the end. So keep this in mind when you feel like kicking back and coasting by……you will only be cheating yourself!
Work hard and good luck with your career training.