
Working with Aluminum
Aluminum is the most abundant metal and third most abundant element in the earth’s crust. Vehicle manufacturers are producing more models with this beneficial metal everyday. Demand for aluminum repair has increased rapidly in recent years and will continue to do so. Already 30% of all the hoods and over 20% of the bumper beams are aluminum. Body, bumper & closure parts account for 58% of the aluminum content growth from 2009 to 2012 (»). Shops eager to capitalize on this mar