How Auto Body Repair Shops are Going Green

As far as protecting the environment through ‘green’ practices is concerned, Miracle Body and Paint is at the forefront. As a leading collision repair center, here are some of the green aspects that have become part and parcel of our services.

Eco-Friendly Auto Body Paints

In the past, auto body centers employed the use of solvent-based paints and coatings. Those comprise of harmful elements such as toluene and methyl ethyl ketone; classified as Volatile Organic Compounds or VOCs. VOCs are harmful to humans and defile water and air.

At Miracle Body and Paint, your collision repair center of choice, we use water-based paints that adhere to OEM standards and provide vibrant and robust acrylic finishes that safeguard your bodywork excellently.

Other benefits of green painting practices are:

• Better air quality for the repair technicians and environment
• Reduce hazardous waste amounts
• Lower costs because no additives or hardeners are required

The next time your car needs collision repairs, ask the shop first if they’ve gone green with their painting processes.

Recycling Parts in Collision Repair Shops

Following a vehicle accident, some auto components will need replacing, and the ruined ones will have to be disposed of suitably.

Instead of haphazard waste disposal that could lead to environmental degradation, Miracle Body and Paint usually sends the following materials to recycling centers:

• Scrap metals, including steel and aluminum
• Batteries
• Radiators
• Plastic bumper covers
• Wheels and Tires
• Paints and paint solvents
• Glass

Additional Green Auto Body Repair Advancements

Beside the environmentally-friendly techniques mentioned earlier, Miracle Body and Paint has adopted the following habits to produce less waste:

• Adopting paintless dent repair that employs existing auto components as opposed to replacing them
• Buying materials such as antifreeze, oil, and cleaning solutions in large quantities as opposed to separate plastic bottles
• Employing biodegradable cleaning solutions to take care of any spills and wash bay floors
• Correct disposal of hazardous materials, including various chemicals solutions, oil, A/C refrigerant, and antifreeze

Miracle Body and Paint: A Green Collision Repair Center near You

All of the methods listed above do not only make Miracle Body and Paint a safer auto body repair shop, but also protects the environment from harmful elements associated with auto repair and paintwork.