Steel Yourself for Changes
New High-Strength Steel Poses Challenges for Repair Time and Materials Costs
Technical Tips from Branden Loesch, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Technical Service Engineer
LAS VEGAS, NV (November 4, 2014) – The collision repair industry is seeing more vehicles with high-strength steel, posing some new challenges for technicians. As OEMs push to meet future CAFÉ standards, they are looking to new alternative body materials that provide greater strength to meet crash and rollover standards, while also allowing them to lighten the vehicle to reach the 54.5 MPG goal for 2025. The change in part composition is sure to impact your shop’s repair time and materials cost. What actions can you take today to improve your processes for tomorrow?