WaterMasters Exceeds 400 Waterborne Conversions in California
FinishMaster, a national distributor of automotive paints, coatings and paint-related accessories, has announced that its waterborne division, WaterMasters, has completed 405 waterborne conversions in California. The conversions, which replace solvent-based paints with waterborne paints at collision repair centers, brought the facilities in compliance with new stringent air quality rules that became effective January 1, 2009.
Waterborne Spray Gun Cleaner
The UM80W makes cleaning waterborne spray guns fast and easy. Water under high pressure flows, at the press of a button, to thoroughly clean the paint passage in less than 30 seconds. The flow-through brush cleans the outside of the gun and the blow gun dries it. It’s ideal for cleaning disposable cup adapters and
Light-Up Graphics
With a Gator Glass license, you’ll be trained to install our patented process for customized, light-up accents – graphics, logos, emblems, advertising and more – to any vehicle’s paint job. Shops in Illinois, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and adding more weekly.
Waterborne Made Easy
Sherwin-Williams Automotive says it has seen a significant conversion to its waterborne system, AWX. Utilizing a proprietary resin system that behaves like solventborne systems, AWX is designed to meet the strict VOC emissions limits in California and Canada while adhering to environmentally friendly guidelines.
High-Gloss Finishes
Evercoat’s new Premium Paint Finishing System gives refinishing professionals the performance they need when buffing today’s advanced clear coats. When used after Triple Cut Compound, the new Triple Glaze, Triple Gloss and Triple Mist provide a durable, high-gloss finish.
Premium Paste Wax
Collinite Corporation’s Marque D’Elegance limited production premium paste wax has the highest-ever concentration of carnauba wax. Its formulation is specifically catered toward lustrous paint finishes found on new luxury and classic or customized automobiles. Marque D’Elegance provides a rich gleam, extensive durability and ease of use. For more information, visit www.collinite.com.
Separate Shop Areas
Don’t have the space for a traditional Goff’s Curtain Wall? Now you can roll it up! Goff’s Motorized Rollup Curtain is great for separating paint booths, prep stations, metal shops and wash bays. Sizes up to 30’ are available as well as 12 color options. Call (800) 234-0337.
Advanced Waterborne
The HYDROLUX waterborne system delivers the speed, color accuracy and ease of use that shops need to ensure profitability. It features ultra-fast drying times, seamless integration with ChemSpec’s color tools and competitive pricing. Full coverage is achieved in just two coats, blending is easy and the system is fully compatible with primers, clearcoats and other
Fast-Drying Waterborne
The Envirobase High Performance system is PPG’s waterborne solution for collision centers looking to be ahead of current and impending North American VOC legislation. With a full range of non-stir, high-opacity toners, expect nothing less than superior color match. This compact system is easy to use and offers superior hiding and excellent productivity. With its
Sprays Like a Dream
Southern Polyurethanes’ Universal Clear is a state-of-the-art true polyurethane HS clear that’s water-like in color, hard to run, sprays like a dream, buffs great even months later and loves high heat and high humidity. Simply spray two coats then turn the booth fan off as soon as the overspray is gone. Call (706) 781-2220
