For dealerships in search of higher profit margins on collision repair, paint shop efficiency can be improved by selecting the right type of equipment, streamlining processes with quick lanes and improving turnaround time with short wave electric infrared (IR) curing technology.
With a quick lane, the repair and painting can be performed in the same bay of a booth without needing to move the vehicle, which helps prevent backlogs. Since some undercoats take a while to dry, saving time on the front end is beneficial. That allows more extensive, time-consuming repairs to be performed in the other lane, where a vehicle can sit for longer stretches without slowing down the entire shop’s progress.
Repairs of four panels or less are best suited for a quick lane, while larger repairs can be completed in a separate paint booth. Ideal repairs for a quick lane are small scratches, dings and dents. Small surface repairs on doors also can be completed in the quick lane.
How Car Dealerships Can Benefit From Quick Lanes
In trying to overcome the used car shortage, dealerships that keep used cars in their fleet by doing small repairs on-site, rather than sending them out for repairs, have a leg up on their competition. To best accomplish this, a quick lane can be established at a dealership by pairing a prep station with accelerated curing, such as REVO Accelerated Curing Systems from Global Finishing Solutions (GFS).
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Quick Lane Equipment Options
Closed-Top Open-Front (CTOF) Booth
Versatile, End-to-End Finishing Environment
- Vehicles may be filled, primed, sealed, painted and cured in one location
- Cycle times are much faster with the flexibility of a CTOF Booth
- Dual-bay CTOF Booths allow for two workspaces, separated by a divider curtain, enabling repair work to be confined to a dedicated area
Excel Workstation
All-in-One Workstation
- Controlled environment for sanding, priming and limited painting
- Available in multiple length, width and height options to suit any shop layout
- Structure can be freestanding, with structural steel supports, or suspended from the shop ceiling
REVO Rapid MC2
The Ultimate Tool for Paint & Prep
- Can reach any part of a vehicle
- Cure primer on two panels in less than 11 minutes
- Perfect for smaller, quick repair jobs of one to two panels
REVO Spot
The Ultimate Tool for Primer & Filler
- Great for body filler, as well as spray-on and roll-on primer
- Cure 2- to 4-hour primer in 6 to 8 minutes
- Ideal for small areas and spot repairs, such as aluminum repair, bumper repair or dent removal
REVO Handheld
The Ultimate Tool for Body Repairs
- Lightweight and easy to control
- No warm-up period; just switch on and start using
- Can be used in a variety of applications, such as aluminum repair, bumper repair, dent removal, softening glass seals and removing emblems and adhesives
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