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De Beer Automotive Finishes
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 Has anyone had any long term experience with this paint? I have recently demo'ed it and am very impressed. So much so, I am switching to it from BASF after almost 25 years of use. The color match is…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Christian M. Bogden Aug 13, 2010.

Tri-Coat and 3 Stage Color Matching
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 At the risk of bragging on my son, who paints for me, he has developed a foolproof strategy for matching 3 stage colors that I have not heard anyone else mention before. My BASF rep was here…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Christopher Sheehy Feb 15, 2010.

 

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Invoicing For Paint And Related Materials

 At a time when everyone in this business sees the flaws in the method we have traditionally used to calculate our charges for paint and materials, I cannot understand for the life of me why we haven't all been more insistent on abandoning an obviously deeply flawed method in favor of a reliable method. That is, unless the ones ultimately paying the bill steadfastly refuse to allow a change that could affect their bottom line instead of those of us on the shop side of the issue.  None of us…See More
Blog post by Bill Fowler Nov 9, 2011
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John Shoemaker and Bill Fowler are now friends Oct 28, 2011

DRPs Could Actually Be Good For Our Industry

  I thought of an idea that I think could uplift our entire industry, save insurance companies money and greatly benefit the consumer. My idea would have those participating in any DRP program agree to random post repair inspections, not by the insurance company, but by each other. The program would work like this:  Subsequent to repair, vehicles would be randomly selected to be re-inspected by another network shop. The customer's name and the name of the repairing shop would be removed from…See More
A blog post by Bill Fowler was featured Jul 19, 2011

DRPs Could Actually Be Good For Our Industry

  I thought of an idea that I think could uplift our entire industry, save insurance companies money and greatly benefit the consumer. My idea would have those participating in any DRP program agree to random post repair inspections, not by the insurance company, but by each other. The program would work like this:  Subsequent to repair, vehicles would be randomly selected to be re-inspected by another network shop. The customer's name and the name of the repairing shop would be removed from…See More
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Bill Fowler and Curtis Velasco are now friends Dec 20, 2010
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Bill Fowler and Melissa are now friends Dec 16, 2010
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Bill Fowler is now friends with Jack Weaver and Patricia Link Nov 17, 2010
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Bill Fowler and Kristi Croy are now friends Aug 23, 2010
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Bill Fowler and Christian M. Bogden are now friends Aug 16, 2010

De Beer Automotive Finishes

 Has anyone had any long term experience with this paint? I have recently demo'ed it and am very impressed. So much so, I am switching to it from BASF after almost 25 years of use. The color match is amazing, the coverage is great, and the clears are superior and very easy to polish.  Being a urethane rather than a polyester, the clear dries a slight bit slower than what my painters are accustomed to, but the buffability more than makes up for the slower dry time.   Any thoughts?See More
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Bill Fowler and Christie Lambert are now friends Jul 26, 2010
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Bill Fowler and Auto Body Association of CT are now friends Jul 6, 2010
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Bill Fowler and Truman Fancher III are now friends Jul 2, 2010
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Bill Fowler and jim eikner are now friends May 4, 2010
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Bill Fowler and Danny Wyatt are now friends Apr 14, 2010
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Bill Fowler and Richard Brown are now friends Mar 4, 2010

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Bill Fowler

Invoicing For Paint And Related Materials

 At a time when everyone in this business sees the flaws in the method we have traditionally used to calculate our charges for paint and materials, I cannot understand for the life of me why we haven't all been more insistent on abandoning an obviously deeply flawed method in favor of a reliable method. That is, unless the ones ultimately paying the bill steadfastly refuse to allow a change that could affect their bottom line instead of those of us on the shop side of the issue.

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Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:42am — 3 Comments

Bill Fowler

DRPs Could Actually Be Good For Our Industry

  I thought of an idea that I think could uplift our entire industry, save insurance companies money and greatly benefit the consumer. My idea would have those participating in any DRP program agree to random post repair inspections, not by the insurance company, but by each other. The program would work like this:

  Subsequent to repair, vehicles would be randomly selected to be re-inspected by another network shop. The customer's name and the name of the repairing shop would be…

Continue

Posted on July 19, 2011 at 8:25am — 2 Comments

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At 1:50pm on October 28, 2011, John ShoemakerJohn Shoemaker said…
Thanks for the birthday wishes.  I enjoy your comments, we are generally in the same book, maybe on a different page, but that is what makes these forums work.  We each are able to present our position as well as learn about other's perspectives, keep them coming I always take something away from every comment.
At 1:17pm on February 17, 2011, Alex HahnAlex Hahn said…

Bill,

     Let me know if you are ever out in the San Francisco bay area, I would love to sit down with you and have a beer and pick your brain. I enjoy reading your comments and stories on CH, and Ill let you know if Im ever out in your neck of the woods!!

alex

At 10:35am on December 16, 2010, MelissaMelissa said…

haha I'm willing to take the risk. :)

At 4:19pm on March 8, 2010, Mike OrtonMike Orton said…
Bill, glad to see you commenting on this site. Your observations and commentary should be very beneficial to anyone that has not had the opportunity to read your postings on Pro-D.
At 9:46am on February 12, 2010, Kristen R. FelderKristen R. Felder said…

 
 
 

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