Car-O-Liner Receives OEM Approval for Ford Rotunda Dealer Equipment Program
Car-O-Liner announced its participation in the Ford Motor Company Rotunda program as an official approved supplier of collision repair products. The Ford Rotunda Dealer Equipment Program is a national program, endorsed by Ford Motor Company to their dealer base, selling service and body shop repair equipment. This program provides dealers with recommended and approved
Bill to Ban Texting While Driving Gets Unanimous Approval from Ohio State House Panel
The Dayton Daily News has reported that a bill that would ban texting for drivers in Ohio has cleared a state legislative panel. According to the newspaper, an Ohio House committee unanimously approved the legislation on March 30. Under the bill, a violation for texting would be a minor misdemeanor – punishable by a fine
Ford Gives Sherwin-Williams Elegance Clearcoat Global Approval
The new 1100755 Elegance clearcoat from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes (SWAF) has been approved by the Ford Motor Company on a global basis. The clearcoat has undergone the extensive certification process to meet the Ford WSS-M2P100-D standard for automotive refinish products. The Elegance clearcoat was featured in the massive Ford booth at the recent NADA Show
AkzoNobel Pre-Treatment Systems Receive Chrysler Approval
AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings (A&AC) Americas has been informed that following an extensive review process, Chrysler Group LLC has approved two exclusive Sikkens pre-treatment systems for regulated and non-regulated markets. The two systems are: Non–Regulated Markets: AutoPrep (Pre-treatment Wipes)/Colorbuild Plus (undercoat)/Autobase Plus (basecoat) and Autoclear III (clearcoat) Regulated Markets: AutoPrep Pre-Treatment Wipes/Colorbuild Plus
New PPG and Nexa Autocolor Products Receive Chrysler Approval
Chrysler has approved, for North America, a new line of low-VOC PPG and Nexa Autocolor clears, primers and sealers for use on its vehicles. Each product was subjected to Chrysler’s wide-ranging tests and evaluations to make certain it could meet the company’s particularly high quality standards for warranty repairs. The products have all been developed
New PPG and Nexa Autocolor Products Receive GM Approval
A new line of PPG and Nexa Autocolor low-VOC clears, primers and sealers have received North American approval by General Motors for warranty repairs on its vehicles. The products are designed specifically for use with Envirobase High Performance or Nexa Autocolor Aquabase Plus waterborne basecoats. Each product was subjected to comprehensive testing to ensure it
Mercedes-Benz USA Grants Approval for Standox Automotive Paint Systems
Standox solventborne and waterborne paint systems for cars and commercial vehicles have received approval for the refinishing of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. In the vehicle refinish sector, Standox says that Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has trusted the quality of Standox products for the past several years. Before MBUSA opts for a paint brand, it subjects the refinish products
GM Gives Global Approval to Sherwin-Williams’ Air-Dry Clearcoat
General Motors (GM) has approved, on a global basis, the HPC21 clearcoat with Air Dry Technology from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC). SWAFC says HPC21 has undergone an extensive certification process to meet GM’s standards for vehicles repaired at its dealerships. The 2.1 VOC HPC21, part of the SWAFC HP Process, features Air Dry
Sikkens and Lesonal Get Worldwide Approval from GM
General Motors (GM) has approved the use of Sikkens and Lesonal products from AkzoNobel Car Refinishes for the coming year for GM warranty repair work around the globe. The approval renews an existing relationship covering selected Sikkens and Lesonal systems and extends it to two new products in 2010: Sikkens Autoclear Superior 250 for the
AkzoNobel Sikkens Autoclear Superior 250 and Colorbuild Plus Receive Chrysler Approval
Chrysler Motor Corporation has approved two products offered by AkzoNobel Car Refinishes North America. The products, Colorbuild Plus and Autoclear Superior 250, are marketed under the Sikkens brand. Colorbuild Plus is the second generation of the original colored undercoat system from AkzoNobel. This undercoat can be applied to a variety of substrates and is also