Delmar Introduces Online ASE Collision Test Prep
Delmar, a provider of learning solutions for ongoing career development and education and part of Cengage Learning, announced the Technician Test Preparation (TTP) for Collision/Refinish series, a new suite of online training resources for automotive technicians. The TTP-Collision/Refinish series provides training on damage analysis and key automotive repair techniques and prepares technicians for the National
SEMA Exhibitors to Select Booth Space; Paint Section Added to Show
Exhibitors that want to take part in the 2009 SEMA Show priority space selection process have until May 8 to submit their exhibit space rental agreements. The deadline, which is typically in early April, was set a month later than previous years to give exhibitors additional time to plan for the show. The SEMA Show
TECH FEATURE: The Case of the Murdered Paint Job
A horrible paint job. A miffed vehicle owner. An upset insurance company. We were out to crack the case. And everyone and everything were suspects.
Double-Insulated Paint Mixing Rooms
Col-Met Spray Booths’ AR Evolution Series Double-Wall Insulated Paint Mixing Rooms provide a contaminant-free environment for paint preparation and mixing. Delivering optimal air circulation and filtration, these UL/ETL Listed mixing rooms remove air particulates that can negatively permeate paints while being processed. Visit www.colmetsb.com or www.evolutionbooths.com.
Helping Paint Techs Cope with Waterborne Conversion
I’ve been spraying waterborne for three years now, and I can tell you the biggest key to success is attitude. Take a positive approach and you’ll be successful.
Ultimate Steam Clean and Prep Unit
The portable Ultimate-X steam clean and prep unit is designed for cleaning and phosphate treatment prior to paint or powder coating applications. And it has more output at less amp draw than ever seen on the market. Visit www.powder-x.com.
Sherwin-Williams and 3M Team Up on NASCAR Paint Job, Prize Giveaway
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) is partnering with 3M to cover the hood, roof, trunk and body panels of the No. 16 Ford Fusion driven by Greg Biffle of Roush Fenway Racing with Sherwin-Williams paint and logos for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sept. 28 at Kansas Speedway. The 3M Ford Fusion driven
Ultimate Prep Work
The Ultimate-X steam clean and prep unit features a port-able design and offers cleaning and phosphate treatment prior to paint or powder coating applications. Powder-X says the machine showcases more output at less amp draw than ever seen on the market. Visit www.powder-x.com.
New Mixing/Paint Cup
SATA RPS (Rapid Preparation System) is a single-use mixing cup for painting, staining, varnishing, refilling and storing paint/stain/varnish material. No special adapter is required. It can be used for mixing and refilling, and has easy-to-read graduations. The QCC system permits quick cup change and also attaches to SATA spray guns with standard threads. No strainer
Mobile Paint Repairs vs. Body Shop Paint Repairs
Body shops look at mobile painters as the enemy, stealing precious work away from them. But realizing the benefits these painters offer could change their perspectives.
