Scuderi Auto Body CARSTAR Celebrates One Year Using BASF Waterborne Automotive Refinishing System
In January 2008, Scuderi Auto Body CARSTAR of Rockville, Md., converted its automotive refinishing systems from a solventborne paint to the Glasurit 90 Line waterborne system by BASF – The Chemical Company. The shop is celebrating the one-year anniversary of what it dubbed an "environmentally sound decision." BASF says its Glasurit 90 Line waterborne paint
BASF Products Receive Volvo Approval
BASF Automotive Refinish announced that Swedish automaker Volvo has again approved BASF as a preferred supplier of automotive refinish products for its Glasurit and R-M products. Approval by the company required passing a number of rigorous tests at Volvo Cars’ Surface Treatment Center, where scientists verified that the finishes met Volvo’s strict internal standards. “We
BASF Launches Foose Signature Colors in R-M Diamont
BASF launched its new Foose Signature Line of automotive refinish colors during the SEMA show in Las Vegas last week. The 12 Foose-inspired paint colors combine BASF’s coating technology with colors formulated personally by the car designer. Chip Foose was on hand to introduce his new BASF color collection during a press conference at BASF’s
BASF’s Restored ’57 Mercedes to Appear on ‘Dream Car Garage’
BASF announced today that the SPEED Channel show “Dream Car Garage” will film BASF receiving its newly restored 1957 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing at Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance on Aug. 3 in Rochester, Mich. The handoff presentation will be aired during an early 2009 episode of the show. A decade ago, BASF added the Gullwing to
Chip Foose to Promote BASF Products
BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions today announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Chip Foose, well-known automotive and product designer, to promote its waterborne automotive refinishes and to develop a new line of automotive refinish colors under the Foose name. No stranger to BASF automotive refinish paint, Chip Foose grew up watching his dad
Chip Foose Receives 2015 NACE | CARS Top Custom Car Award
The Impostor features custom paint from BASF’s Glasurit 90-Line in Impostor Pearl Dark and Impostor Pearl Light.
Waterborne Paint FAQs
We asked the paint manufacturers six questions about low-VOC/waterborne paint with the goal of dispelling the myths and fears about this new technology. Their answers may surprise you.
Top 5 Stories of the Week
A recap of the top five stories on bodyshopbusiness.com during the week of Sept. 7.
Young Painters Compete at WorldSkills Competition 2019 in Kazan, Russia
After an exciting competition, the world champions in the “Car Painting” category have been determined at WorldSkills Kazan 2019.
Symach’s FixLine System Installed in New State-of-the-Art Body Shop in Belgium
The new 49,000-square-foot shop, Jennes Carrosserie, expects to repair 40 vehicles per day with the new equipment.
