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The first vehicle was made.
The first vehicle, Model T Ford was made in 1908 which was the first ever efficient automobile. -
Cars were becoming very popular
Cars were becoming very common and manufacturers were making standardized parts that were easily interchangeable. Dealerships and independent repair companies began employing mechanics who could easily fix cars. -
Color
Increased use of the automobile by the public created the demand for collision repair services. As a result, a vibrant auto body repair industry emerged, and with it, the history of car colors began. -
But how does color even happen
A leap in paint chemistry in the ‘20s led to the adoption of nitrocellulose lacquer resins and the invention of the spray gun. -
The industry took a hit
In the 1930s, the industry took a hit, much like all other industries. Work was scarce and business slowed down until after the war when it boomed again. -
A leap in body work
After the Second World War, North America experienced exceptional levels of economic growth with a rise in demand for collision repair services. Increased demand for more speed and power in the 1960s ensured that auto body shops and mechanics offered customizing services. -
Better Vehicles
When the 1960s came around, people wanted more speed. Mechanics and auto body shops saw a lot of business doing customizable work. -
Changed up a bit
Plastics became more readily available and drivers were looking for lighter, more fuel efficient vehicles. Cars began looking completely different than they did a decade previous with the mandatory introduction of safety windshields, head restraints, torque boxes, and seat belt. -
Water-based paint
Although efforts to develop water-based paints stretch to the late ‘70s, it took 20 years to achieve viability. -
Schooling
Schooling for Auto body repair started becoming more popular since more people began to know how to repair damaged vehicles. -
Safety is key
Due to the high number of fatalities and injuries, higher standards of safety were implemented with requirements like safety windshields and seatbelts. -
Fixing
With many vehicles on the road meant collision repair needed to be done. Many did not know how to repair damaged vehicles. -
Solvent based paints
In the early 1990s, commercial introduction of the first solvent-based paints occurred. -
Many new things
Many new inventions have been added to new cars however with new technology, means fewer people knowing about the product. -
New Tech
Insurance claims from low-speed crashes are some of the most common in the industry. Usually occurring during parking, a 360-degree camera system can make life a lot easier for folks who might not realize just how big that new SUV is.