Shop Owner Makes Greased Lightning from Golf Cart
Most people wouldn’t consider Danny Zuko – the bad-boy lead character from the musical “Grease” – to be the golfing type, but that might change thanks to a customized golf cart made by a South Carolina shop owner. Jeff Cannon, owner of Cannon Auto Body in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, made his version of Zuko’s
NABC Asks Industry to Support ‘Cash for Clunkers’
The “Cash for Clunkers” proposal – a plan for a national incentive program through the Department of Energy for voluntary retirement of vehicles that aren’t fuel-efficient – was removed from the Senate’s economic stimulus plan this week. Chuck Sulkala, executive director of the National Auto Body Council (NABC), believes that "Cash for Clunkers" is vital
Powder-X Offering $99 Powder Coating Class
Powder-X Coatings Systems located in Smyrna, Tenn., is offering for its powder coating class, “The Basics,” for $99. The class will be held March 13-14. Powder-X says the two-day course will provide students with the tools necessary for a profitable and successful powder coating venture. Visit www.powder-x.com and click “Events” for more information. To
I-CAR Announces 2009 International Board of Directors
I-CAR announced its 2009 International board of directors and executive committee following the I-CAR Annual Membership Meeting in Hoffman Estates, Ill. The 2009 executive committee consists of: Chairman Tom Moreland, AkzoNobel; Vice Chairman Mike Schoonover, Schoonover Bodyworks Inc. for Automotive Service Association (ASA); Secretary Bill Stage, AkzoNobel; Treasurer Elise Quadrozzi, Crawford & Company; Immediate Past
Infratech recently introduced its new model Speed Dry (Part No. 15-1000).
Infratech recently introduced its new model Speed Dry (Part No. 15-1000). The Speed Dry is designed as an ultra-efficient electric alternative to the air-consuming venturi systems sold for accelerating waterborne primers and basecoats. The new Speed Dry with Heater (Part No. 15-1015) also provides one of the fastest dry times available.
Quick Change Ratcheting Terminal Crimping Kit
The new Quick Change Ratcheting Terminal Crimping Kit from S&G Tool Aid Corp. quickly and easily changes die sets with the press of a lever, reducing the time needed to change die sets. The kit includes seven die sets for the most popular automotive terminal crimping applications. The crimping tool has a steel frame with
Sherwin-Williams Offering Lean Training and Services
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corporation (SWAFC) is introducing EcoLean, a suite of training and services combining lean production and green business practices. SWAFC says EcoLean will help shops become more profitable through the reduction of waste. The program will include EcoLean training workshops, consulting services and a shop assessment. The soon-to-be released assessment is designed to
Complete Cleaning and Stripping Solutions
SodaBlast Systems’ affordable Blast Cabinet cleans every part of an engine rebuild. Combined with the portable unit, a panel can be stripped in minutes, and critical parts such as valve bodies and fundamental passageways can be precision-cleaned to eliminate premature failures in rebuilt engines. This system uses a non-abrasive cleaning and coating removal method which
High Performance Transfer Tapes
Adchem Corporation offers high performance adhesive transfer tapes for bonding to foams used for sound attenuation and vibration damping. Adchem’s adhesive transfer tapes provide excellent adhesion to most foams and plastic materials, including low surface energy substrates.
High Quality Sandpaper
Ali Industries’ Finish 1st Automotive Finishing System features high-quality sandpaper products and sandpaper tools. Wet and dry sandpapers are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, and the line also features two waterproof sandpaper tools – the AutoZip Sander and ZipXL – and a waterproof sanding sponge holder – the AutoZip Sponge Holder.
Paint Protection
ArmorCoat Paint Protection can create sustained business growth and will help establish your shop as a trusted source for repair and refinishing. Relationship-building and self-promotion is very important in today’s economy. ArmorCoat can give you that competitive edge.
Energy-Saving Air Compressors
Atlas Copco has re-engineered its range of small GA compressors – 15-40 hp GA+/GA VSD – to provide greater energy savings through a combination of free air delivery (FAD), increased efficiency, a smaller compressor footprint and lower noise levels. All of the Atlas Copco 15-40 hp GA+/GA VSD models are among the most energy efficient
