The Autobody Source Podcast
The Autobody Source is your direct link to products, skills & training for a rewarding career in Automotive Collision Repair. We're all about mentorship so we've partnered with 40+ manufacturers and organizations across the industry to connect our growing audience with: The latest autobody products & services, Product know-how, best practices, trends & industry insights, Collision repair FAQs & solutions, and Industry events, activities & training. For over three decades, The Autobody Source has connected repair solutions to collision shops across North America. In continuous publication since 1992, we differentiate ourselves with a publication that’s a direct resource for autobody products and brands to the warehouse, the jobber, and bodyshop technicians. We service over 17,000 jobber customers each year in the U.S. and Canada as well as Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Bahamas, and the Caribbean. Visit https://autobodysource.com/ for more information.
Episodes
This episode highlights an interview published by The Autobody Source in Summer of 2022. Enjoy the show!
For generational body shop business owners who refuse to hire and train Millennials, it’s probably time to reconsider.
It Matters because the old era of collision center management is over and the Millennial takeover has begun. According to Deloitte’s Millennial Survey in 2014, Millennials (born between 1980 and 1995...
The name IWATA is synonymous with world-class spray gun technology and is considered a holy grail product line, especially among air-brushing pros. But the company also provides precision tools for industrial and automotive refinish applications. We chatted with Dale Stitt, Vice President and General Manager of ANEST IWATA USA, to learn more.
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Zero Rust Primer is a high-solids phenolic-modified alkyd coating that controls rust and corrosion by forming an impermeable barrier at the metal level on new and old steel, rusty surfaces and partially rusted and partially painted surfaces such as decorative metal fixtures, metal railings, barns and metal furniture. Zero Rust Business Development Specialist Brian Hilton explains the product's advantages over tra...
SEM Products brings Performance Abrasives to the game with it's all-new Precision Grit Technology! Designed for every stage of the automotive collision repair process, the product line prioritizes the needs of technicians and provides top-tier offerings to body shops for simpler repairs. We chatted with PPG Automotive Refinish Global Manager of Allied Products and SEM Products Specialist Scott Barnes about this n...
Summertime heat is a body filler nightmare that raises a hot-button question: What’s the best hardener mixing ratio in a high-heat environment? What about year-round repairs? Evercoat’s resident expert Tim Mckinney has sound advice.
Hey, Autobody Source fans! We're excited to bring you our Collision Quick-Fix episodes for a dose of collision repair advice in under 3 minutes. Designed for busy technicians, it offe...
Since 2017, vehicle detailers have leveled up their professional skills with hands-on training sessions at the RUPES USA BigFoot Academy near Denver, Colorado, where trainees get hands-on guidance in every part of the RUPES System and maximum one-on-one coaching from the RUPES expert technical team.
Chris Wright, National Accounts Manager at RUPES USA, tells us how the company helps its students step into the future o...
For its 4th year in a row, the U.S. Auto Tech National Championship Driven by Yokohama spotlights the incredible skills of auto technician pros and students across the country, and elevates the awareness and importance of trade jobs around the world.
This year's contestants are vying for a share of over $250,000 in cash PLUS an all-expense-paid trip to West Palm Beach, Florida, for a televised finale in...
For over 30 years, RBL Products founder Ron Lipson has pioneered automotive paint masking systems, self-adhering films, pneumatic connectors, waxes and sealants, cordless tools, and more. This year, he chatted with us on his legacy, and the latest changes to his brand that launched at the end of 2023.
Interested in RBL's new handheld cordless sander, 6" Cordless Orbital DA Polisher, or all-new GEOTe...
We chatted with Klean-Strip Regional Sales Manager Josh Strobl on what's changed with all-new KleanStrip Aircraft Ultra Paint Remover, how the new formula's different, and several tips to improve & speed up your paint removal process.
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In July 2023, the CollisionCareers.com website and social channels officially launched with the goal of building a bridge between the growing field of collision repair and the skilled professionals who will shape its future. Dara Goroff, I-CAR Vice-President of Planning and Industry Talent Programming, discusses how schools, parents, educators & counselors can support students and career-changers to create quali...
Are you looking for quality employees to work for your business. Body Shop Jobs is the premier job board for the automotive collision industry. We chat with the company's founder and president Diane Benting.
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Collision Repair Education Foundation Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode discusses the importance of businesses getting involved with local high school/post-secondary collision school programs & students to help foster the next generation of industry professionals.
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Larsen Motorsports' two-time world champion jet car racer Elaine Larsen and Vice President of Race Operations Josette Roach discuss their Blazing Trails nonprofit's mission to fuel autobody careers & more through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math education.
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This beloved autobody pro is arguably the refinish family’s biggest cheerleader! Sheik chats with us on how to encourage new comers into the trade, the benefits of building social media connections, gaining experience in the trade, and the new products and tools available to make our professional lives easier.
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Amy Kramer, North American Inside Sales Mananger with BASF Refinish & Annie Dovali, Automotive Collision Technology student at Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, discuss their career stories as females in a predominately male industry with the goal of intriguing young women into the Automotive world.
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Presta Automotive National Sales Director David Kidd demonstrates effective, professional vehicle paint restoration techniques to remove defects from the paint process or years of exposure and common surface scratches that appear in the vehicle finish.
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Presta Automotive National Sales Manager David Kidd demonstrates 3 proprietary techniques developed to reduce cycle time and get the amazing finish of a detail shop with the speed of a body shop using the Presta Hybrid System.
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More than just NASCAR: Universal Technical Institute's core vocational school programs prep students for automotive, welding, HVACR, robotics & automation, and CNC machining careers.
We chatted with Rich Izer, Education Manager at NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, SC — and active member of TechForce Foundation online network — on all things training, education, and mentorship. Rich also gave insight i...
D.J. White, Regional Sales Manager, Automotive Aftermarket with Norton Abrasives, relates the inspirations he received throughout his career journey that charted his defining moments along the way. He also discusses the broad career opportunities available within in the Collision Repair industry and how his own career story can serve as a map.
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