Complete Compressed Air System
“The Solution” is a complete compressed air system designed to clean, dry and heat the atomizing air for today’s spray paint requirements. It works well with both waterborne and solvent- based paint systems. It’s easy to use, simple to install and affordable to maintain. Call (800) 831-1525 or visit www.breathingsystems.com.
More Waterborne Flexibility
Two new additives for the Onyx HD line include Hydrobase Slow – (HB004) and Hydromix Slow – (HB040). These slower additives were specially developed to further im-prove the flexibility of Onyx HD. Used at high temperatures and lower humidity, they’ll help control the drying process and positively impact the final finish quality. Also, these
Best Friction Coverage
With more than 3,000 SKUs, NAPA brakes have the best friction coverage in the aftermarket. The Ultra Premium product line has more than four times the formulations of the nearest competitor and nearly two times as many OE configurations and product features. Call your servicing NAPA AUTO PARTS Store.
Old Forge Collision Centers Are First in Pennsylvania to Switch to Waterborne
Old Forge Collision Center announced its two repair centers in Landsdale and Chalfont, Pa., are the first in the state to convert to waterborne paints, using PPG’s low-VOC Aquabase line. The Landsdale location began using waterborne products about two weeks ago, and Chalfont switched last week. Old Forge General Manager Bob Scarpello said his concern
Liability Coverage
Lancer Insurance Company specializes in providing liability and collision coverages to entrepreneurial body and repair shop owners who rent vehicles to their customers. Rather than referring clients to third-party auto rental firms, Lancer policyholders keep the rental revenues in-house. Call (800) 782-8902, ext. 3027.
Reduce Cure Time
The JetAir System is a cost- effective, versatile system that significantly reduces the cure or dry time of both solvent- and waterborne coatings. Flash times are as low as 2.5 minutes with waterborne basecoat, meaning shorter cycle times, greater output, lower energy consumption and reduced costs. Visit www.afc-ca.com.
No Flash Time Between Coats
Standohyd, developed in Germany and launched in 1994, is an internationally well accepted water-based paint system that meets strict environmental guidelines. It’s easy to apply and fast to dry with excellent covering power and color match. The wet-on-wet application process with no flash time between coats provides shorter cycle ime and increased productivity. Visit
Spraybooth Fire Protection
The Amerex industrial dry chemical system carries the first UL-listing for a truly oversized vehicle paint spraybooth and ceiling-mounted nozzles up to 23’4” in height. Now you can protect large vehicle paint spray booths that are used for trucks and heavy equipment with a fully UL-listed system that has been specifically tested using live fires
Low-Cost Estimating
Web-Est caters to the small- to mid-size collision repair market by providing low-cost ($99 monthly), logic-based estimating software online. It uses Mitchell International’s collision repair data, and its online Internet marketing service helps shops get new business. Call (888) 362-8790 or visit www.web-est.com for a free 14-day online trial.
Large Capacity Paint Booths
The accudraft Truck Series offers large capacity refinishing areas. These units are available in standard dimensions as well as in custom configurations. Call (800) 524-0340 or visit www.accudraftpaintbooths.com.
Factory-Correct Repair Information
LLDATA Collision delivers factory-correct repair information, including: sectioning procedures, weld types and locations, hybrid technology, new material identification, current TSBs, monitoring reset procedures and more. Expedite vehicle processes, manage critical key performance indicators, and enhance relations with customers and insurance part- ners. Call (800) 697-2533 or visit www.alldata.com.
Remove Spotwelds in Boron Steel Easily
The New Premium Solid Spot-weld Cutter removes spot-welds in boron steel quickly and easily. Made from solid carbide with two coatings, it has a self-centering point with precision ground tooth geometry. Also, it can be used in most common spotweld “guns.” Visit www.blairequipment.com or call (810) 635-7111
