Polyvance Announces I-CAR Industry Training Alliance Approval of PR-02 Plastic Repair and Refinishing Course
This two-day training class is the industry’s most comprehensive course for beginner and experienced technicians alike, providing hands-on experience in all of the essential skills required for bumper, headlight and underhood plastic repair.
DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing Introduces DeKups DPC-504 Adapter
Adapter fits all SATA QCC full-size spray guns and is available for immediate purchase in the U.S. and Canada.
BASF’s Global Automotive Refinishing Training Network Expands
New Refinish Competence Center (RCC) opens in Hanoi, Vietnam; new RCCs planned for U.S. and Italy.
How Do I Avoid Wrinkling When Refinishing with Pearl White Tri-Color?
During my first time painting with a pearl white tri-color, I started off with a white sealer with a hardener, then a basecoat and the pearl coat. After the sealer dried, I applied the basecoat, but after about a minute it all wrinkled, so I tried again. The first time, I let the sealer dry for about 30 minutes, but the second time I let the sealer dry for one hour. The second time, when I applied the basecoat, it was okay, but when I applied the pearl it wrinkled again. What am I doing wrong?
Maryland Finalizes Vehicle Refinishing Regulation
This regulation will be applied to anyone who, after July 1, 2013, supplies, sells, offers for sale, or distributes an automotive coating or cleaning solvent for use within the state; manufactures an automotive coating or cleaning solvent for use within the state; or uses or applies an automotive coating or cleaning solvent within the state.
Ohio Technical College Offering Collision Repair and Refinishing Program
Ohio Technical College offers a comprehensive Collision Repair and Refinishing Program that teaches hands-on training for a variety of auto body and refinishing applications. The 18-month ASE certified I-CAR-based Collision Repair and Refinishing course offers 70 full-size vehicles as student training aids. Students start out with basic safety and non-structural dent repair and build
DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing Introduces the TEKNA QuickClean Spray Gun
DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing announces the new TEKNA QuickClean, its latest high-performance spray gun. The spray gun features the QuickClean coating: Developed for military, aerospace and surgical applications, the coating provides fast clean up, superior durability and high corrosion resistance. DeVilbiss says the new TEKNA spray guns are fully coated both on the inside and
ASA Leaders Discuss New Auto Refinishing Regulation with EPA Compliance Officials
Automotive Service Association (ASA) collision leaders met recently with top U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Compliance officials to discuss the EPA automotive refinishing regulation. In addition, ASA members briefed members of Congress on the new paint regulation during visits on Capitol Hill. ASA supports the EPA auto refinishing regulation but has been concerned
JOB OPENING: Auto Refinishing Field Technical Support Rep, ChemSpec USA
Job Description Job Title: Auto Refinishing Field Technical Support Representative for Northeast Region Reports To: Technical Manager Summary Ensure successful introduction and continued sales of the Montana / Metalux II System in the Northeast U.S. by providing thorough field training of painters, shop management and distributors on all technical aspects of the system. Essential