Green & Mean
More and more consumers are seeking out green businesses that help the environment, and a growing number of body shops are seizing the opportunity.
Picking a PBE Jobber
Some body shops select their PBE jobbers based on price alone, but that can cost them much more than they save in the long run. They should also consider service and the jobber’s commitment to forming a profitable partnership.
CARSTAR Promotes Executive Team, Adds to Sales Force
CARSTAR has promoted Ernie Laky to vice president and Bill Garoutte to assistant vice president in addition to his duties as senior marketing executive. It has also added Greg Dehnke on as senior sales executive. “With 280 domestic stores and growing global opportunities, we have an immense responsibility to guide and lead our franchise business
Collision Repair Market Grows 5 Percent to $41.5 Billion in 2007
Total collision repair industry sales grew 5 percent from 2006 to 2007 and currently stand at $41.5 billion, according to the 2008 Collision Repair Trends: Industry Statistics Analysis published by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). Independent paint and body repair shops accounted for more than half of the collision repair market at $23.5 billion.
DuPont Hot Hues Featured on Two New Custom Vehicles at SEMA
Two never-before-seen custom vehicles will debut Nov. 4 at the DuPont Hot Hues booth at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The vehicles – a 1956 Chevrolet Nomad and a 1951 Henry J – are finished in DuPont Hot Hues, a line of custom finishing products that includes special two- and three-stage basecoat colors, concentrated
Waterborne-Ready Booth Heaters
Reliant’s heat systems easily mount to existing heated or unheated paint booths. Reliant’s newest model features 1.5 million BTU output, VFD airflow adjustment, digital controls, integrated stand, intake filtration and waterborne-ready high velocity airflow for less than $10,000. Call (888) 770-0021 or visit www.reliantfinishingsystems.com.
Boost Your Bottom Line with Refinish Solutions
The Refinish Solutions Line offers outstanding value for the collision repair shop seeking high performance from a refinish system at an economical price. This intermix system includes a complete line of basecoats, topcoats and clears to fit the specific needs and cost considerations of any body shop.
Filter for Waterbornes
The 125 mi-cron and 200 micron welded-in filters save time by improving paint flow, eli-minating the need to pre-strain paint with separate equipment and enhancing overall performance. The 125 features a finer mesh to better filter out clumps and coagulated particles that can be found in waterborne paints. Visit www.3M.com/automotive.
Aerosol Gun Cleaning
Naked Gun gun cleaner gives you a powerful aerosol spray stream, and Klean-Strip says it provides pinpoint accuracy in removing paint from hard-to-reach areas. It’s VOC-compliant and removes both solvent and waterborne paints easily. Use it to clean spray gun bodies, tips and cups, as well as many other shop surfaces. Naked Gun is a
Refinish System for Value-Conscious Shops
The Wanda re- finish system for value-conscious shops brings basecoat color, clearcoat and hardener together in one “Smart Pack.” For a trial offer, visit www.wandarefinish.com/smartpack.
