Chemspec’s METALUX Is the Starring Paint in ‘Fast & Furious 5’
Thanks to the team at Advanced Wholesale Distributors of Puerto Rico, METALUX went "Hollywood" to star as the paint on the stunning race cars featured in the upcoming "Fast & Furious 5" movie, Chemspec says. Requiring fast drying times and exceptional matching capability, the choice for them was METALUX. Consider the pressures of filming budgets
JOB OPENING: Auto Refinishing Field Technical Support Rep, ChemSpec USA
Job Description Job Title: Auto Refinishing Field Technical Support Representative for Northeast Region Reports To: Technical Manager Summary Ensure successful introduction and continued sales of the Montana / Metalux II System in the Northeast U.S. by providing thorough field training of painters, shop management and distributors on all technical aspects of the system. Essential
ChemSpec Named Official Paint Supplier of Factory Five Racing
ChemSpec USA announced it has been named the "Official Paint Supplier" for Factory Five Racing this June at the recent unveiling of the new Factory Five GTM Supercar along with the naming of Carl’s Collision as the official painter. This event was held at the headquarters of the world’s largest component kit car manufacturer, Factory
Carl’s Collision of Fall River, Mass., and ChemSpec USA Named Official Painter and Paint of Factory Five Racing
Factory Five Racing, the world’s largest manufacturer of component car kits, announced at its 13th Annual Open House on June 12 that Carl’s Collision Center, of Fall River, Mass., and ChemSpec USA were named the official painter and paint for the internationally renowned company. The designation is rarely used by the company, which has many
ChemSpec USA Sponsors Technical School’s Curriculum Via I-CAR Education Foundation
ChemSpec USA has sponsored a set of I-CAR Live curriculum for Madison Comprehensive High School in Mansfield, Ohio, through the I-CAR Education Foundation. The school received both the instructor and student disks, which cover the painting and refinishing tasks required for NATEF certification. "The curriculum was donated to our Auto Body program for junior and
New METALUX Platinum Primer Delivers Performance
With a high-build, ChemSpec USA’s new METALUX 9155 2K Platinum Filler Primer is ideal for automotive refinishing and new body work.
Technical: How ‘Low’ Will Shops Go?
With regulatory activity on low-VOC/waterborne paint not progressing as expected, how has the market responded? We asked several paint manufacturers to find out.
Common Paint Prep Mistakes
Despite a plethora of expertise and guidelines out there, refinishes still fail due to mistakes in the paint prep process. Here are some common ones.
SCRS Compiles Documentation on Clearcoat Application
In July, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) issued a request to automotive refinish coatings manufacturers with the intent of updating documentation on the issue of mid-panel clearcoat blending. Previous correspondence collected 10 years prior had demonstrated a consistent requirement for clearcoat application to extend across an entire panel, to the nearest breakpoint, in
Refinishes of the Present and Future
A look at the new and emerging technology in both low-VOC solvent-based and waterborne paint.
