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What Do You Wish YOUR Jobber Would Do?

We all know a good jobber distributor is more of a partner than a supplier.  They can affect profitability in a number of ways. The folks at SEM and Boothtalk host Jeremy Winters want to know what more your jobber could do to support your business.

The Latest Automotive Refinish Technology

We’ve all heard today’s vehicles are not your father’s vehicles. They’re highly complex rolling computers with more lines of code than Facebook. But this isn’t your father’s paint today either. Refinish technology has made leaps and bounds as well. Here is some of the latest refinish technology on the market.

SEM Products Broadens 1K Clear Line with New Matte

SEM’s new 1K HS Matte Clear is a time-saving clearcoat for matching the sheen of bare or exposed basecoat on many underhood and inner-panel parts, such as trunk pans and strut towers.

New Ez Coat Colors Match Pigment and Gloss of 2015-2017 Vehicle E-Coat

OEM-recommended Ez Coat has expanded its color offering from seven to nine factory-matched colors.

SEM XXX Universal Adhesive Remover Quickly Dissolves Adhesive Residue, Tar and More

Available now in aerosols or quart cans, XXX Universal Adhesive Remover will not soften, discolor or distort plastic, vinyl or fabric.

SEM Releases SOP for Refinishing Support Parts, Cut-Ins and Jambs

The SOP and accompanying video lists four steps to take for refinishing support parts, cut-ins and jambs to reduce labor up to 85 percent.

SEM Releases Standard Operating Procedure for Sprayed-On Bedliners

The SOP and accompanying video lists three steps to take to ensure successful application of a sprayed-on bedliner.

SEM Introduces New Custom Fill+ High Build Aerosol Blank

This custom fill blank’s innovative formula provides higher film build with quicker coverage for 1K and 2K solvent primers, clears and color.

SEM Launches Zero-VOC XXX Universal Surface Cleaner

Painters now have a super compliant and zero-VOC waterborne cleaner that is powerful enough to clean solvent, grease and waterborne contaminants in one step.

SEM Launches XXX Universal Gun Cleaner

New 2-in-1 solution removes solvent-based and waterborne coatings from spray equipment.

SEM to Show ‘How to Repair Cars Faster’ at NACE | CARS

SEM’s booth will show how to reduce repair steps, waste, and time to decrease cycle time and increase throughput.

SEM Releases Standard Operating Procedure for Plastic Tab Repair

SEM’s SOP for plastic tab repair shows viewers how to efficiently repair most automotive plastic tabs for bumpers, mirror housings and more.