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
State Farm’s ‘Hi-Tech Toolbox’ Show to Shoot Video at BodyShop Business Conference
State Farm will be bringing a little bit of Hollywood to the 2011 BodyShop Business Conference May 5 in Chicago by filming several interviews for its "Hi-Tech Toolbox" show. The Hi-Tech Toolbox is a webcast/website dedicated to providing the collision repair industry the latest information in collision repair and refinishing technology and vehicle design. It’s
SCRS Offers Documentation on Tinting to a Blendable Match
In response to a growing number of instances where insurance carriers have limited claims settlements for either "tinting" or "blending" individually, but not reimbursed for the operations mutually, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) polled the refinish manufacturers on tint and blend procedures and posted their responses on its website to help repairers substantiate
Win $1,000 and $500 Gift Certificates by Signing Up for BodyShop Business Conference & Trade Show!
Register to attend the 2011 BodyShop Business Conference & Trade Show by April 28, and you’ll be eligible to win one of three gift certificates to spend with one of the 30-plus vendors exhibiting at the BodyShop Business Trade Show on May 5 in at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Ill. One lucky
SCRS and Affiliates Issue Letter to EPA Regional Offices on 6H Rule
In a letter released on Monday, April 4, 2011, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) and 26 of its Affiliate Associations requested more stringent interpretation from the 10 U.S. EPA regional offices regarding the exemptions listed in the EPA 6H Rule. The letter specifically addresses the growing use of 3 oz. paint cups to