For our Doctors Touch paint repair technicians and to a smaller degree our interior technicians, Dr. Vinyl & Associates has been working with Sherwin-Williams to establish a more cost-effective and time efficient system in performing your daily tasks. Our goal is this will save you time and money!
If you would like more information or want to participate in this program, please do the following:
1. Send an email to Richard Reinders, richard@drvinyl.com
2. Your email should include your current address, city, state & zip code. Also, be sure to include your telephone number with area code.
Once we receive the above information, you will receive an Account Number, the location of a Sherwin-Williams Automotive Paint Store assigned to you and the contact information of the store manager assigned to your account.
Once setup, you will be able to place an order at the store assigned to you. Your order will be filled by that store, and you will receive an order received list. You will be invoiced by Dr. Vinyl & Associates, LTD.
For orders exceeding $300.00, your assigned Sherwin-Williams store will deliver the products you ordered for free directly to your address. If you have less than $300 and live less than an hour away from the store, they will deliver free. You are also welcome to visit the store assigned to your area.
Attached you will find a complete pricelist of products; i.e. paints, pearls, reducers, toners, sandpaper, tape and various other products used by both paint technicians and interior technicians available through your Sherwin-Williams Automotive Paint store. Also attached is a presentation on how Sherwin-Williams in cooperation with Dr. Vinyl & Associates will support your business.
If you decide to join this program, Dr. Vinyl & Associates will purchase back any PPG toners or Transtar toners only, that were originally purchased from the Dr. Vinyl Parts Department. All items must be at least half full or fuller to be eligible for return.
I will be glad to answer any questions, just give me a call at (816) 838-9440.
Richard Reinders – CEO Dr. Vinyl & Associates,
Ltd.
Sherwin-Williams Paint System Review
By Steve Oakes - Owner, Dr. Vinyl of Hampton/Newport News VA
We’ve had the Sherwin-Williams Paint System for a couple of months now. It comes complete with a Camera, Computer and Paint/Toner Mixing Rack. The auto paint repair technicians in the shop like the camera and I feel like it has really sped things up. Prior to having this system, they were using the paint chips from Transtar. Sometimes with the Transtar paint chips, it would take a long time to come up with a good color matches.
The Sherwin-Williams Paint Mixing Rack mixes the toners thoroughly and I believe we have less trouble with the paint thickening which makes pouring it difficult and/or sometimes, it not pouring at all. There are fewer toners in the Sherwin-Williams BC8 system than there is with Transtar & PPG systems. I’m a mobile technician and since there are less toners, it takes up much less space than the PPG toners I was using.
I personally don’t use the camera, but so far the paint matches are fantastic. The paint covers well, usually only taking two coats to cover. In the Sherwin-Williams App, it stores every paint code you look up into batches, so it’s much faster and easier to find colors you’ve already mixed up along with the quantities.
Regarding the clears, they have many different clearcoats available that vary in price, mixing ratios and drying times. The HPC21Clearcoat I use from Sherwin-Williams is very thin. It gives an amazing shine and it is easy to blend because it is so thin. It is fast to apply because there is no wait time between coats and it dries fast and in 25 minutes you can cut and polish. I use 25% - 50% less clear on jobs than I did before. Also, there is less overspray. Overall, it’s more money (the clear) than what I was using before, but I feel it is well worth it.
Left to Right:: James Rigby, Kyan Bohac, Brandon Fortin, Steve Oakes & Jose Hernandez
Sherwin-Williams Paint System Review
Sherwin-Williams BC Paint Mixing Bank
Sherwin-Williams Paint System
NEW FRANCHISE OWNER
Cameron & Abigail Cockrum
Dr. Vinyl of The Ozarks Missouri
Congratulations to our newest franchise owners. Cameron & Abigail Cockrum has purchased the franchise known as Dr. Vinyl of The Ozarks. This territory includes Benton, Camden, Gasconade, Hickory, Maries, Miller, Morgan, Moniteau, Osage, Phelps and Pulaski counties located in the beautiful State of Missouri. Cameron first joined Dr. Vinyl in the summer of 2022. He was working with Raymond Scott, Dr. Vinyl of Springfield, offering Interior Repair & Wheel Refinishing services. Cameron and Abigail have 3 children, Kane - 6, Maddox - 3 and Everleigh - 1. Please help us congratulate and welcome Cameron & Abigail as new Dr. Vinyl Franchise Owners.
Congratulations On Your New Business! Good Luck Cameron & Abigail!
DocuSign
(IntelligentAgreement Management)
Ever feel swamped by paperwork? DocuSign is here to save the day! It’s like having a super-smart assistant for handling documents. Instead of printing, signing, and scanning, you can do it all online with DocuSign. It’s easy, quick, and saves you tons of hassle.
Effective immediately, Dr. Vinyl will now be using DocuSign to complete all Franchise Agreements, Franchise Renewals, Franchise Addendums, and other agreements that requires a signature from one or multiple parties.
But how does it work? Let’s find out how DocuSign can make your life a whole lot easier
What is DocuSign?
DocuSign is an electronic signature solution that allows individuals and corporations to sign and manage documents electronically. It uses secure technology to authenticate entities, individuals, documents, and workflows. DocuSign is versatile and suitable for many different industries and processes, including legal, human resources, and sales contracts. It offers time savings, cloud storage, and environmental relief by reducing the use of paper and printer ink. DocuSign is easy to use and can be accessed from almost anywhere in the world.
What are the Benefits of Using DocuSign?
DocuSign is an electronic signature solution that allows you to sign documents without the need to print and scan them. Here’s how it streamlines the process:
1. Create and send documents: With DocuSign, you can create and send documents to be signed electronically.
2. Access documents: Signers receive an email notification with a link to the document. They can also access the document via a web page or mobile app.
3. Sign documents: Signers can sign the document electronically by clicking on a few tabs and following simple instructions.
4. Track documents: DocuSign allows you to track the progress of the document and see who has signed it. This feature also provides easy access to essential documents that may need to be referenced from time to time.
Moving forward, any documents coming from Dr. Vinyl corporate headquarters that require a signature, it will be sent to all parties involved via DocuSign. Each party will receive an email alerting them of the document, with instructions on how to view, sign and return the document through the DocuSign platform.
If you have any questions, please contact anyone at Dr. Vinyl headquarters for further assistance.
Sincerely,
Buster Coppage
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June Upholstery Repair Training
East Coast Dr. Vinyl
Congratulations to Greg Lane and his Fiancé Elena, East Coast Dr. Vinyl, on completing the Dr. Vinyl Upholstery training course. East Coast Dr. Vinyl has been providing upholstery services by using a local upholstery shop to do all the sewing. Greg decided it was time to cut out the middle man. He & Elena came to Dr. Vinyl headquarters in Lees Summit to expand their knowledge and completely provide the service themselves. The booth you see in the picture was their first job completed at McDonalds the weekend after completing their training. That booth looks great!
Nice
Job Greg & Elena! Keep up the good work!
NEWS YOU CAN USE FROM THE TRAINING DEPARTMENT
The 2024 Dr. Vinyl/The Doctors Touch Training Schedule is listed on page 23 of this newsletter. If you have a new associate that you wish to send to training, please do not hesitate to give David, Teresa or Buster a call to reserve a spot for your technician. Training is by appointment only! All owners and eligible associates must complete and return all necessary paperwork to Dr. Vinyl headquarters (attention Buster Coppage) before the start of training.
Also, Dr. Vinyl/The Doctors Touch will continue to offer one or two day refresher courses for all repair services throughout the year for all eligible technicians. Again, this is by appointment only!
PLEASE NOTE: ALL TRAINING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
SEM has worked to hard to minimize the impact of raw material costs and general inflation on our customers; however, at this time price adjustments are necessary to offset increasing costs. SEM is focused on providing industry-leading innovative products and programs and services. To maintain this commitment, SEM is implementing a weighted average of 4.4% price adjustment to SEM product lines. This price increase went into effect on Monday, March 4, 2024.
Also, there has been a price increase on the Dr. Vinyl Surface Prep. The new cost will be $19.40 per gallon effective June 1, 2024.
Thursday July 4, 2024 & Friday July 5, 2024 in observance of Independence Day. The office will reopen for business on Monday July 8, 2024. Have a Happy & Safe 4th of July Weekend!
March Interior Repair Training
Michael Long joins Dr. Joe Oesterling, Dr. Vinyl of Indianapolis, as an Interior Repair Technician. Prior to joining Dr. Vinyl, Michael served in the U.S. Army. He also worked as a machinist with the Cummins Corporation. Michael says he’s excited for the opportunity to have more personal and financial freedom with Dr.Vinyl as well as having the ability to grow his life. In his spare time, Michael enjoys golfing, snowboarding and working out at the gym.
Glad You Joined Our Family! Welcome Aboard Michael!
April Interior Repair Training
Daryl Love joins Raymond Scott, Dr. Vinyl of Springfield, MO, as an Interior Repair Technician.
Welcome to the Dr. Vinyl Group Daryl!
Michael Long
Daryl Love
March Training Photos
Michael
Long
"Opportunities don't happen. You create them."
April Training Photos Daryl Love
“With Hard WorkAnd Effort, You CanAchieveAnything”
The Dr. Vinyl Parts Department is offering Free Freight on all orders exceeding $300.00. There are some requirements that must be met in order to receive this special offer.
• All purchases must be made through the Dr. Vinyl Parts Department Warehouse in Lee’s Summit, MO.
• You must sign up for ACH (Automatic Clearing House) to allow Dr. Vinyl to automatically receive payment for all purchases on the 15th of the following month in which you purchased the product.
• All in-house orders only totaling $300.00 or more, we will pay the freight. However, if you request a freight service other than standard UPS ground service, the free freight policy is waived.
• There will be a $10.00 per box packaging and handling fee.
This new policy will be in effect from March 1, 2024 – December 20, 2024
June Interior Repair Training
Bryce Hull joins Steve Biggerstaff, Dr. Vinyl of Catawba Valley, NC, as an Interior Repair Technician. Prior to joining Dr. Vinyl, Bryce was the Operations Manager at a local lawn & landscaping company and the team lead at Rivers Edge Marina. In his spare time, Bryce enjoys golf, traveling and spending time at the lake with his wife Baylie and their dog
We are glad to have you Bryce! Welcome aboard!
JuneAuto Paint Repair Training
Robert Moritz joins Jake Peterson, Dr. Vinyl of Northland, MO, as an Auto Paint Repair Technician. Prior to joining The Doctors Touch, Robert worked in the IT industry providing software support. He was also a teacher and & Registered Nurse. He and his wife Norie have one child; Phoenix - 2. Robert says he was ready for a change since the IT world as we know it is be replaced by AI. In his spare time, Robert enjoys working with computers, playing video games and spending time with his family.
Welcome to The Doctors Touch Robbie!
"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them."
As many of you have heard, PPG will be making some changes to the toners and pearls in the future. The most current change is the VM4381 Frosted Silver which has been discontinued and replaced with DMD1781 Silver Glass. The colors are the same, it’s just a new number and new name. You can continue to use your VM4381 and replace it with DMD1781 when you run out. The DMD1781 is in stock at the Dr. Vinyl/Doctors Touch parts department. Give us a call or send a email to parts@drvinyl.com to order yours today!
PPG Announces Price Increase
As you know, in this challenging economic climate PPG continues to look for ways to respond to cost inflation and control spending through more efficient operations; however, efficiency wins alone are unfortunately not sufficient to offset our increased costs, and accordingly further price adjustments are now necessary. PPG is focused on providing industry-leading coatings technology, best-in-class color matching, and innovative programs and services. To maintain this commitment, PPG will be implementing increased prices on all automotive refinish collision brands effective January 1, 2024, by a weighted average of 7.3%.
I’m sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Thanks,
Tony Rende - Dr. Vinyl Parts Department
Dr. Vinyl Corporate Contact Information
2024 DR. VINYLGROUP TRAINING SCHEDULE
Training is by appointment only! All owners & eligible training associates must complete and return all necessary paperwork via DocuSign before the start of training.
ALL TRAINING DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
The Heat Is On
Most of us are finding ourselves in the midst of the hottest time of the year. Soaring temperatures are spreading throughout most parts of the country – leaving Dr. Vinyl technicians with sunburns and lots of sweat!
Dehydration is the most crucial part of working outdoors when we are trying to make money in temperatures that are in the 3-digits! Even if you are not thirsty - drinking plenty of water and sport drinks such as Gatorade is exceptionally important. Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid foods that are high in protein, that increase metabolic heat. Also, taking breaks by going inside in an air conditioned room is important, doing so will allow your body temperature to cool down.
Unfortunately, we have many more things to take care of besides ourselves. We carry a lot of heat and air cure products in our vans. A jar of Vinyl/Leather Filler left open in the extreme heat, just for a little while, will begin the curing process. Keep containers tightly closed, preferably in a cooler with ice packs. The ice packs will help keep your products cool. The cooler is also a great place for your Chill Bar. Your Chill Bar can not do its job if it’s hot. Having two chill bars would be very sufficient during extremely hot temperatures.
Before performing any type of repair on a vehicle in direct sunlight when the temperature is extremely hot, if possible, move the vehicle to the shade. Remember, when it is hot products will cure faster and when it is cold, it will take longer for them to cure. Allow your products to work the way they are design too. Make sure to also move any car that is in need of a windshield repair in to the shade or indoors if possible. When turning the air on to cool the glass, make sure not to place setting below 74 degrees Fahrenheit. The windshield could cool too fast on the bottom which puts the glass at greater risk of cracking. Apply alcohol to the entire glass, which has a cooling effect. Also place a white sheet on the windshield to improve heat reflection. Last but not least, keep your hairdryer nearby when spraying lacquer in high humidity to prevent “blushing”. Blushing is when your coating is turning milky grey or white as it is drying.
Stay Cool
Buster Coppage
We Want to Hear From You!
This month’s “What’s Up, Doc” features a couple articles submitted to us by franchise owners and associates. We are always excited to hear from franchisees. If you have any pictures or articles you would like to contribute ( interesting jobs you’ve done, good before-and-after pictures, group photo of your Dr. Vinyl team, a local sports team you’ve sponsored, or anything else you think people might enjoy hearing about) let us know! You can email buster@drvinyl.com or call HQ and ask for Buster.
We are saddened to inform you that former Dr. Vinyl Franchise Owner Mike Kuchem, father-in-law of Greg Struckhoff, Dr. Vinyl of West St. Louis County Missouri, passed away June 19, 2024 at the age of 68. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to his wife Karen, his daughter Jenny Kuchem-Struckhofff and their entire family during these difficult times.
