Pro Color Autopaint & Supply

01/22/2026

Vehicle complexity is redefining what “proper repair” means.

I-CAR’s 2026 strategy centers on expanded training, technology-enabled learning, and long-term workforce development to keep pace with ADAS, EVs, and software-driven vehicles.

Read the full breakdown: https://ow.ly/e9mv50Y0lgy

01/22/2026

A new year means a new PPG Platinum Distributor® Custom Vehicle Calendar!

January 2026 starts us off strong with this brilliant 1929 Chevrolet 4 Door Sedan in PPG # NIS.KAD:20, Gunmetal Gray. Owners Bill and Janice McElroy were supported by PPG Platinum Distributor® partner Bill Flannery Automotive.

01/06/2026

The evolution from traditional estimating to comprehensive repair planning has been underway for over 15 years, and it’s fundamentally transforming the collision repair industry. John Ascheman, digital performance manager at 3M Collision Repair, discusses how shops can navigate the significant cultural shift that accompanied these changes, the importance of using proper materials, and why the shift to repair planning is a critical pivot in the industry.
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01/06/2026

Repairable collision claims fell 10.4% through August 2025. At the same time, total loss frequency reached a record 22.8%. The math is straightforward: fewer vehicles entering shops, more complexity on each repair, and rising parts costs from tariff impacts.

Industry data from CCC Intelligent Solutions, Mitchell International, Inc., and PartsTrader US shows the trends compounding in real time. Small-dollar claims are disappearing. Customer-pay work is growing. Calibration requirements continue climbing.

What shop owners should monitor in 2026:https://ow.ly/nVMI50XSffQ

12/19/2025

We are excited to announce that the PPG VisualizID™ software is now available for our Delfleet® Evolution system customers!

“Adding PPG VisualizID™ software functionality to our PPG Delfleet® Evolution coatings provides our commercial customers with an intuitive, digital solution that simplifies and accelerates the color identification and selection process,” said Miguel Martinez, PPG director commercial coatings, Automotive Refinish.

Find out how the PPG VisualizID™ software can speed up your color selection process here:https://www.ppglinq.com/ppg-linq-visualizid.html

12/19/2025

’s new 2025 Global Automotive Color Popularity Report confirms what most shops already know: neutral colors dominate vehicle production.

What’s new is the operational reality behind those neutrals. Most black and white vehicles now carry effect or pearl finishes, not solids. That means more multi-stage processes, more material use, and higher skill requirements for color match accuracy.

The report also shows chromatic colors rising in North America, adding further complexity to paint inventory and refinish workflow.

Full breakdown: https://www.autobodynews.com/news/what-axaltas-2025-color-data-reveals-about-refinish-complexity

10/15/2025

09/09/2025

07/17/2025

As vehicles advance, the need for meeting OEM requirements for paint is essential. 🧰

Driven by ADAS, there are certain mil thickness requirements on areas of the vehicle that are close to sensors. Some vehicles with sensitive radar systems limit the colors you can apply or the toners you can use from specific paint lines.

Additionally, position statements around non-repairable areas or specialty processes should be noted. 👉 So, how can you account for all these OEM requirements?

💡 Here's a best practice: Incorporate paint processes and formula lookups into the repair planning areas of your shop. If anything is done incorrectly, you may not meet OEM requirements, putting your shop and the customer at risk. https://s.3m.com/7vtfahwd

05/12/2025