Collision Edge

06/16/2026

06/13/2026

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06/12/2026

Material Profit Tip #7

COLOR CONTROL IS CASH CONTROL

38% of a shop’s paint purchases are color.

Every extra ounce mixed and never sprayed comes directly out of material profits.

Winning shops:

* Know the target color before mixing.
* Mix accurately the first time.
* Spray out when needed.
* Save and track usable leftovers.
* Eliminate unnecessary overmixing.
* Get paid for everything they do and plan the repair for success. Get Paid for Blend Panels! Don’t waste $250 in paint because the estimator didn’t write to blend! shows your work!

The Bottom Line:
Color waste is often invisible because it happens a few ounces at a time. But over hundreds of repair orders, those ounces become thousands of dollars.

Remember:

You don’t make money buying paint… you make money by getting paid for materials by planning a good repair and spraying the right amount of the right color 1 time per job.

Collision Edge Material Profit Tip #7
Profit isn’t in the paint… it’s in the process.
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06/01/2026

Rework Is the Biggest Profit Leak

Shops don’t lose money in one big decision…

It’s lost in many small steps along the way.

Poor planning.
Skipped steps.
Dirty equipment.
Rushing flash times.
Panel Painting.

Rework doesn’t just cost material…
Lost booth cycles..steal your profit.
👇 What’s the #1 cause of rework in your shop?

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05/30/2026

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05/26/2026

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05/19/2026

Watch Usage on Each Job

Most shops review materials…
after the money is already gone.

Winning shops track usage
job by job…
panel by panel…
ounce by ounce.

Color.
Clear.
Labor.
Rework.

Measure the process…
not just the results.

👇 Does your shop track material usage per RO?

Follow for Tip #5.

05/16/2026

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05/15/2026

Execute It Precisely

A great estimate means nothing…
if ex*****on falls apart.

Wrong variant.
Poor mix discipline.
Dirty booth.
Poor gun setup.

Tiny misses create expensive rework.

Technicians don’t just spray cars…

They protect profit.

Every extra ounce has a name.

👇 What creates the most rework in your shop?

Follow for Tip #4.

05/15/2026

Don’t be this guy!