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  • October 2022

    • October 2022

    Jay Sicht
    Darrell Amberson opens CIC's meeting in Phoenix Jan. 20.
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    A deep look at the Collision Industry Conference as it approaches 40

    Darrell Amberson
    Oct. 24, 2022
    As Darrell Amberson finishes his two-year term as CIC chairman, he reflects on its origins and where it's headed.
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    The light’s on; nobody's home

    John Anello
    Oct. 10, 2022
    You have an AEB warning light illuminated with no DTCs stored? Do your research or prepare for the consequences.
    Radar signals passing through the bumper of the vehicle can be lost with certain coatings. No standard currently exists to define an acceptable signal loss.
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    Opinion: Refinish industry standard is needed to maintain self-driving vehicle safety

    Nick Tullett
    Oct. 10, 2022
    Currently, no standard exists to define an acceptable signal loss through certain coatings, which would help maintain safe ADAS operation.
    A color match light is used by automotive painters and detailers to mimic sunlight with a high color rendering index (CRI) and multiple color temperatures.
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    Should you use a color match light?

    Jason Isaacs
    Oct. 6, 2022
    Multiple color temperatures reflect the full spectrum of sunlight and allow users to confirm color accuracy under the same sunlight as the day the customer comes to pick up their...
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    Products, Tools & Equipment

    Pre-SEMA tool spotlight

    Jay Sicht
    Oct. 6, 2022
    Check out what's new in this collection of collision repair tools and equipment selected by ABRN from manufacturers who will be at the SEMA Show.

    More content from October 2022

    Jay Sicht
    Now that more companies are doubling down on their commitment to producing quality and affordable EVs, the way we go about structural repair will change.
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    How EVs are changing structural repair

    Mike Croker
    Oct. 4, 2022
    A proper blueprinting process will help you address EVs as they come and guide you to creating the best plan moving forward.
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    Use the '10X Rule' to achieve your goals

    Patrick Porter
    Sept. 30, 2022
    Simplified, the 10X Rule has two parts: 1) Set targets for yourself that are 10X greater than what you believe you can achieve, and 2) Take actions that are 10X greater than what...
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    Don’t hesitate to ask!

    John Shoemaker
    Sept. 28, 2022
    When documenting damage, just ask better. Think like a news reporter and offer the 'who, what, why, where, and how.'
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    Topdon adopts newly announced AGRSS update

    Brian Medford
    Sept. 28, 2022
    Since 1999, AGSC has maintained the AGRSS as the gold standard for safety-oriented professionals in the auto glass replacement industry.
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    M18 Fuel 15mm and 21mm random orbital polishers

    Milwaukee Tool
    Sept. 16, 2022
    Milwaukee Tool's M18 Fuel 15mm and 21mm random orbital polishers have been introduced for polishing and heavy-correction applications. As the first true corded replacement, they...
    Gfs Ultra Xl Booth
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    Ultra XL Paint Booth

    GFS (Global Finishing Solutions)
    Sept. 16, 2022
    Expand your shop’s service offerings with a premium, extended-height paint booth from Global Finishing Solutions (GFS). With a 12-foot-high ceiling, the Ultra XL is the perfect...
    Automatic emergency braking
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    OEM procedures, calibration more important than ever

    Dan Dent
    Aug. 8, 2022
    A guide to finding the correct repair procedures as technology continues to evolve.
    Abrasive Group