Booth, Floor Wrap Films
Self-adhesive Booth Wrap Film is simple to install. One kit lines the walls of booths 14 feet by 27 feet to 10 feet high. Offering a reflective surface, Bright White Floor Wrap Film is prepared to handle high turbulence booths. It’s also useful on mixing room floors and other areas. Call (888) 264-3770.
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
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.
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.
Strip Away Sealers
Scuff Stuff’s water-soluble cleaners strip away waxes, sealers and dirt while super-fine abrasives create a consistent surface profile that helps coatings spread flatter and bond more securely. Use them on hard-to-reach areas (around door locks, under seals and door jambs) and to clean and abrade urethane bumpers.
Abrasive Blasting
ALC has introduced two new economical models of Soda Blasters that perform both abrasive blasting and soda blasting. In addition, ALC offers two new models of Soda Blasting retrofit kits for converting most brands of abrasive blasters into Soda Blasters. Visit www.shindustries.com.
Get Stuck on Adhesive Bonding
When used in conjunction with welding, adhesives can provide
a better repair than welding or adhesives alone.
Quick-Drying Two-Component Primer
The Euro Classic DTM (Direct -to-Metal) Primer is a two-component primer surfacer that’s quick drying and easy to sand, wet or dry. It provides exceptional corrosion protection along with excellent fill and build properties. Also, it can be tinted using Transtar’s Star Shade system. Finally, use it as a sealer when reduced with Transtar’s Urethane
Talking to Body Shops that Have Made Waterborne Conversion
A check in with body shops on their progress in transitioning to waterborne paint reveals no major problems…as long as paint manufacturers’ guidelines are strictly adhered to.
Proper Plastic Repair Procedures
Given the shrinking pool of repairs, it’s probably a wise strategy to look for opportunities everywhere you can. Plastic repair is one of them.
