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Collision Repair Franchises

Call CARSTAR today to see if you qualify to be part of the largest group of collision repair centers in the country. You don’t have to go it alone anymore! To become a CARSTAR franchisee, call (800) 999-1949 or visit www.carstar.com. 

Affordable Paint Booths

A-Frame has an easy-to-install (as much as 50 percent faster than others) paint booth for your shop’s needs. Many sizes are available, and auto booths start at only $3,995. They feature American-made, bolt-together construction and fast, knowledgeable service. Call (877) 338-3006 or visit www.aframesb.com.   

Remove Clips and More

The SpringerTool clip re-moval tool offers hundreds of removal applications for every vehicle, including components retained by clips or adhesive. It’s safe for delicate materials such as door trims, hood and trunk linings, dash and trim panels, scuttle clips, radiator shrouding, wire looms, moldings and badges. It’s strong enough for levering bolts, nuts, brackets, panels

Maximize Production

The Paragon Downdraft’s “CleanFlo” technology maximizes production flow. Its dustless environment allows for virtually no buffing, and money is saved by not having to build a pit. Also, no hard-to-clean basement means no height issues. Visit www.ameri-cure.com. 

Energy-Conscious Spraybooth

USI Chrono-tech says its new spraybooth reduces the paint cycle by more than 30 percent and increases productivity by one or more cars per day. Reduced curing time means reduced energy consumption, eliminating the need to acquire additional costly equipment. Call (201) 405-7760 or visit www.usinorthamerica.com.

Cost-Effective Welding

Lincoln Electric’s Power MIG 215XT is spool-gun ready and compatible with the Magnum 100SG spool gun, making this package the most cost-effective option in its class for handling light-duty aluminum applications. For more information, visit www.lincolnelectric.com.

Versatile Spot Welding

This system for single-sided spot wedling features a multiple grounding system and can handle all new high-strength steels and boron. For more information, visit www.usaspotwelding.com.

Legislative Lowdown

Federal – The Insurance Information Act of 2008, HR 5840, was recommended for passage by a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on July 9. The bill, introduced in April, would create a federal-level Office of Insurance Information within the Department of the Treasury that would provide legislators with expertise and guidance on insurance issues and

Noryl Resin Bonding

  Adchem Corporation bonding solutions, coupled with SABIC Innovative Plastics Noryl Resin, serve a wide variety of applications. Several Adchem tape products have  options for mounting and foam bonding, depending on the performance requirements and the other bonded substrate. Visit www.adchem.com. 

Versatility and Pulling Power

The Signature Hybrid frame machine combines versatility and pulling power. The straightener has three pivoting pulling towers at one end and a choice of two or three towers to run along the sides or drive-on end. Visit www.staraliner.com.

Buy Mirrors, Earn Points

  Keystone customers can earn 20 Aftermarket Rewards (AMR) bonus points for each online mirror purchase. You must link your valid Keystone account number to your AMR profile to automatically receive your Click-to-Claim notification e-mail. Visit www.orderkeystone.com.

Motorized Roll-Up Curtains

  Goff’s Motorized Rollup Curtain is great for separating paint booths, prep stations, metal shops or wash bays. Sizes up to 30 feet wide and 12 color options are available. Call (800) 234-0337 or visit www.goffscurtainwalls.com.