Spray Gun Cleaning System
When used together with disposable cups, this system allows safe, fast color changes in 25 seconds or less. Mounted in the spraybooth, this pneumatic device eliminates wasted trips to and from the booth, keeping paint jobs and guns cleaner. Also, it’s suitable for waterborne and solvent-based paints.
I-CAR Launching Waterborne Training Program
Those interested in waterborne refinish systems will soon have a new training resource from I-CAR. On March 2, I-CAR will launch its Waterborne Products, Systems and Application (REF07) live training program. Inter-industry interest in waterborne refinish systems continues to grow as repairers look toward not only compliance with existing regulations, but also the environmental
COVER STORY: The New DRP
Without significant changes to current direct-repair programs, all parties involved are stuck with a system that has become a fertile garden for corruption, abuse, extortion and inefficiency.
A History of Automotive Finishes
Waterborne paint took many years to develop. Let’s take a look back at the very first refinish coatings and the events that occurred to lead to its development. Part 1 of a 3-part series.
Better Learn How to Swim
2009 is here, and we’re all embarking on what appears to be a unique and unprecedented year. Political changes and volatile economic markets are in store for all of us. These next few months and this year will really test our abilities to be resilient and stay in the business groove. While we need to
Task Force Miffed by CCC’s Reversal on ‘Bumper Refinish Prompt’ Decision
The Collision Industry Conference Database Task Force (DTF) recently expressed its displeasure over CCC’s reintroduction of the "Bumper Refinish Prompt" in its Pathways 4.5 release, saying it was "shocked" and "disheartened," considering the many years it took to convince CCC that the bumper refinish prompt in its estimating system was in direct conflict with paint
Get Good Air
Your compressed air system is vital to most of the functions in your shop. That’s why ongoing, preventive maintenance is crucial to maintaining
performance and efficiency.
Here’s to the New Year
As I sat on a plane headed for the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) several weeks ago, my thoughts turned toward what the upcoming event might bring. It wasn’t until I finally reached the show floor that I was struck with that overwhelming feeling of how we the BodyShop Business team were going to
Nine Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Centers Converting to Waterborne with PPG
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a global provider of vehicle factory-to-dealer integrated logistics solutions, has selected PPG’s Envirobase High Performance basecoat to convert its nine Americas region vehicle processing centers from solventborne to a waterborne paint system. The centers are located throughout North America at WWL operations and are equipped for vehicle services such as upgrades,
AkzoNobel Sikkens Chosen for Custom Cadillac Sport Rod
AkzoNobel Sikkens was selected as the paint supplier for the VSR Cadillac V-series Powered Sport Rod. This custom-designed car was unveiled in the Helios Coatings booth at the 2008 SEMA show in Las Vegas. Designed by WK Cherry LLC and constructed by Race Car Replicas, the car’s engine is a V-8 cylinder, 400-HP model from