AkzoNobel Announces Upgraded Color Tools
AkzoNobel’s Automotive & Aerospace Coatings (A&AC), which pioneered the auto refinish industry’s first color measurement tool capable of accurately measuring special effects paints like metallics and pearlescents, has now made what the company says is its most advanced color measurement tools available to selected customers. Previously, A&AC was using its AkzoNobel formula development tool (FDT)
TSBs Can Generate an Additional Income Stream
So what does it mean for you to “one up” the competition? You’ve invested time and money to install the latest and greatest software systems throughout your business. You have the best frame rack and electronic measuring devices available on the market. You have the most talented welders who allow you to replace panels and
Dry Sanding and Polishing System
This new dry sanding and polishing system promises to cut long buffing time by 50 percent or more. The Buflex system combines an ultra-flexible latex abrasive film and a specially designed soft pad to remove topcoat-sanding scratches effectively and efficiently. The finish left behind by Buflex can be polished easier than grit P3000 or finer.
Safe and Easy Drying System
The Sun-Spot is an infrared catalytic heater that’s safe and easy to use. Its flameless catalytic combustion will provide a curing footprint of 22 inches from a distance of 18 inches. This handheld unit is cable-free, portable and lightweight. It heats to 160°F within four minutes. Call (877) 499-9950 or visit www.sun-spot.us.
Clearcoat for Spot and Complete Repairs
Mipa Professional Coating Systems, a German-based manufacturer, introduces CC6 2K HS Clearcoat. Comprised of 63 percent solids, it’s recommended for use on both spot repairs and completes by selecting the appropriate hardener and reducer. It’s an economical-to-use one-coat application, demonstrating a high level of gloss and flow. It’s suitable for use over all water and solvent basecoats, producing
Second Motion to Dismiss Filed by BMW North America in Case Brought by California Jobber Denied
A second motion to dismiss filed by BMW North America in a lawsuit brought by California paint jobber Nicolosi Distributing Inc. earlier this year has been denied. Nicolosi Distributing alleged that BMW NA intentionally interfered with a contract it holds with BMW-certified German Motors Collision Center by forcing it to switch to its own branded
I-CAR Reaches Three Millionth Student Milestone
I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, has announced it has surpassed teaching its three millionth student. The organization celebrated its achievement by awarding the three millionth I-CAR student, Kenneth Kloncz of Golden State Collision Center-Yuba City, with admission to three future I-CAR classes, as well as awarding the shop with an additional three
BASF Launches Two New Sites for Car Enthusiasts
BASF announced the launch of the new www.basfpaintnews.com and www.carizzmacolor.com websites. For car enthusiasts and custom car painters, www.basfpaintnews.com provides visitors with automotive finishing resources, including industry news stories, photo galleries and videos of custom designed cars painted with BASF lines of paint including Glasurit, R-M and Limco. BASF is also launching www.carizzmacolor.com, dedicated to
Valspar Training Center Becomes I-CAR Industry Training Alliance Provider
Valspar Automotive is proud to announce that its U.S. training center in Dallas, Texas became an I-CAR Industry Training Alliance Provider in March 2011. The state-of-the-art training center provides national recognition for collision repair customers that complete Valspar courses. I-CAR believes that every person in the collision industry, current and future, should have the necessary
Northside Lexus Named 2010 Lexus Certified Collision Center of the Year
A special recognition dinner was held last month at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Houston, Texas, to celebrate Northside Lexus as the recipient of the 2010 Toyota/Lexus Certified Collision Center of the Year award. Houston-based Northside Lexus was selected from among the 180 Toyota and Lexus Certified Collision Center (TCCC/LCCC) dealers nationwide and