Standard Operating Procedures for Bodyshops

What are SOPs?
1.      Prescribed methods to be followed routinely for designated operations & situations.
2.      Methods to help ensure consistency & quality in work.
3.      Written instructions to document, operationalize & communicate processes & best practices.
4.      List of essential tasks & how to do the tasks for business success.
 
Transtar SOPs make use of our extensive knowledge of best practices & solutions for a wide range of body shop processes.  Take advantage of Transtar SOPs for your shop today.
 
What can good procedures do for your Shop?

• Ensure Consistent Results
• Minimize Errors
• Support Quality Goals
• Save Time & Improve Productivity
• Empower your Workforce
• Reduce Training Costs

Corrosion Protection

• SOP 310 Corrosion Protection Bare Metal with Self Etch Primer
• SOP 311 Corrosion Protection using Weld Through Primer
• SOP 312 Corrosion Protection Cavities using Amber Rustproofing
• SOP 313 Corrosion Protection using Rubberized Undercoat
• Spanish SOP 310 Spanish Corrosion Protection Bare Metal with Self Etch Primer
• Spanish SOP 311 Spanish Corrosion Protection using Weld Through Primer
• Spanish SOP 312 Spanish Corrosion Protection Cavities using Amber Rustproofing
• Spanish SOP 313 Spanish Corrosion Protection using Rubberized Undercoat

Prep & Sanding Process

• SOP 021 Primer - Substrate Suitability
• SOP 022 Plastic Substrate - Resin ID, Prep & Primer
• SOP 051 Prep & Sanding Metal - to Prime & Paint
• Spanish SOP 021 Spanish Primer - Substrate Suitability
• Spanish SOP 022 Spanish Plastic Substrate - Resin ID, Prep & Primer
• Spanish SOP 051 Spanish Prep & Sanding Metal - to Prime & Paint

Metal Repair & Refinish Process

• SOP 111 Steel Finishing - Bare Metal, E-Coated Panel, Repaired Panel
• SOP 115 Cut-In Bolt-on Part
• SOP 116 Small Damage Repair - Single Panel
• Spanish SOP 111 Spanish Steel Finishing - Bare Metal, E-Coated Panel, Repaired Panel
• Spanish SOP 115 Spanish Cut-In Bolt-on Part
• Spanish SOP 116 Spanish Small Damage Repair - Single Panel

Plastic Repair & Refinish Process

• SOP 219 2-Sided Bumper Repair
• SOP 220 Plastic Bumper Tab Repair
• SOP 251 Finishing - Raw Plastic
• SOP 252 Finishing - Repaired & Pre-Primed Plastic
• Spanish SOP 219 Spanish 2-Sided Bumper Repair
• Spanish SOP 220 Spanish Plastic Bumper Tab Repair
• Spanish SOP 251 Spanish Finishing - Raw Plastic
• Spanish SOP 252 Spanish Finishing - Repaired & Pre-Primed Plastic

Color/Basecoat Process

• SOP 501 Color Selection & Matching
• SOP 509 Topcoat - Panel & Complete, No Mix HS & MS - Solid & Metallic Colors
• SOP 513 Blending Solid & Metallic Colors - No Mix HS & MS Basecoat
• SOP 514 Blending Tri-Coat - No Mix HS & MS Basecoat
• SOP 530 No Mix Aerosol Filling Machine Instructions - Manual
• SOP 531 No Mix Aerosol Filling Machine Instructions - Pneumatic
• Spanish SOP 501 Spanish Color Selection & Matching
• Spanish SOP 509 Spanish Topcoat - Panel & Complete, No Mix HS & MS - Solid & Metallic Colors
• Spanish SOP 513 Spanish Blending Solid & Metallic Colors - No Mix HS & MS Basecoat
• Spanish SOP 514 Spanish Blending Tri-Coat - No Mix HS & MS Basecoat

Clear & Detail Process

• SOP 817 Clearcoat Defect Removal
• Spanish SOP 817 Spanish Clearcoat Defect Removal