A look at alternative refrigerants to R-134a - FenderBender and …
WEBFeb 4, 2022 · R-744 is the refrigerant name for carbon dioxide (CO 2) and has been in use as a refrigerant since the mid-nineteenth century reaching its peak use in the 1920s.With the introduction of CFCs that operated at much lower pressures, the use of CO 2 as a refrigerant declined. While many automotive manufacturers are using R-1234yf in new vehicles, German brands like Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, and ...
Body filler best practices | FenderBender and ABRN
WEBJan 1, 2020 · Body filler best practices. Proper surface preparation, careful mixing of the hardener and rosin, and careful sanding are critical to ensure that a body filler patch is undetectable. Plastic body filler – sometimes called putty, mud, or by its original brand name Bondo – has been the filler choice since the 1960s.
BADA reports its leading the way for environmentally friendly …
WEBJan 1, 2020 · In August, BADA, a division of Hennessy Industries, became the industry leader in environmentally friendly wheel weight production by offering the most complete line of steel wheel weights in the business. The following BADA steel wheel weight styles are now available: • PFE for P flange wheels – steel wheels for passenger cars and light ...
Numbers: Differences Between DRP and Non-DRP Shops
WEBNov 18, 2020 · Learn More Last year, FenderBender spoke to an El Paso, Texas, shop owner who maintains close ties with insurance agents and adjusters despite being a non-DRP shop. In fact, those insurance professionals are the driving force behind 40 percent of the owner’s business of $1 million per year.
Dustless sanding: How vacuums can improve efficiency and health
WEBSep 2, 2021 · That being said, I would also warn that the use of these systems in no way should affect the proper use of PPE. These vacuum systems require the use of what I call the big three: eye, hand, and respiratory protection are pretty much required for any product or process in today's collision repair shop.. How to use a dustless sanding system. 1. Clean the panel to be repaired with soap and water ...
SUSPENSION DAMAGE diagnosis & estimating - FenderBender …
WEBJan 1, 2020 · Suspension damage diagnosis and estimating. Jan. 1, 2020. Very often, when a vehicle is involved in a collision, there is a high probability that the front or rear suspension components of the vehicle may also have sustained damage. Typically, damaged suspension components may not show outward signs of damage. Tony Passwater.
FinishMaster's Exclusive Brand: SMART - FenderBender and ABRN
WEBJul 1, 2022 · A deeper look at how SMART brings quality, performance, and value together to create a line of premium products. SMART is FinishMaster’s exclusive and trusted brand of associated products.
Revisiting Bumper Basics | FenderBender and ABRN
WEBJan 1, 2020 · In low-speed impacts, the cover can bend and flex back. Behind the cover is an absorber. This part is made of plastic and is intended to collapse in minor impacts to absorb the energy. A rigid reinforcement bar, often called a re-bar, is located behind the absorber. The reinforcement is mounted to the frame rails.
Mitchell, Snap-on Suing Autel | FenderBender and ABRN
WEBAug. 30, 2021—Mitchell and Snap-on have filed a lawsuit against Autel, according to court documents. The suit alleges Autel improperly obtained and used proprietary diagnostic and repair information. “Autel does not have access to anywhere near the same level of real world repair information. Further, Autel has not invested the years of ...
Diesel NOx sensor technology | FenderBender and ABRN
WEBJan 1, 2020 · This signal (along with the NOx sensor signal) is used by the ECM to adjust DEF dosing for maximum SCR catalyst efficiency. Benefits of the Delphi ammonia sensor include optimizing performance of the SCR catalyst, enabling the use of an optimally-sized SCR catalyst, and helping to provide SCR system diagnostics.