Limit Use of Materials
The Dominator dent removal tool reduces the size of the repair throughout the repair process. There’s less dry time waiting on fillers, primers and sealers. Plus, there’s no sand scratch swelling. Save body panels that would otherwise be discarded, plus perform repairs without having to refinish. Visit www.dominatemetal.com.
Reproduce OEM Colors
This MSPX Series Xirallic pearl is a powdered pearl concentrate designed to help reproduce 2007 and 2008 OEM vehicle colors. It can be mixed into Accu-Shade Intermix System formulas or by itself. It will add exciting pearl tones to any custom project for just the effect you’re looking for. Visit www.matrixsystem.com.
PPG Launches CertifiedFirst Network Webinar Series
PPG Automotive Refinish today announced that the CertifiedFirst Network will launch a series of monthly Webinars to support collision center owners in their efforts to successfully market their shops to consumers and insurers. The Webinars will cover a wide range of topics designed to help develop business and customer relationships and capitalize on insurance company
Free Workshops on Environmental Health and Safety to be Offered to D.C., Maryland Shops
On June 4 and 5, 2008, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its state and local partners will offer free seminars in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Md. to educate body shops on the latest environmental regulations affecting their businesses. The workshop will also include demonstrations in best practices by an experienced auto finisher, as well
Opening of North Carolina Shop to Showcase Lean, DCR Systems
Mentor, Ohio-based DCR Systems and Mike Johnson’s Hickory Toyota joined forces last year to build a state-of-the-art, 12,000-square-foot accident repair center near the dealer’s Hickory property. Featuring DCR’s patent-pending lean-based production process, Mike Johnson’s Collision Center opened to the public March 28. The grand opening of the center on June 11 will feature a ribbon-cutting
PPG Ferrari Red Finish Worn By 2008 Ridler Award Winner
PPG Ferrari Rosso Corsa Red was selected as the paint finish of choice on “Ferrambo,” the 2008 winner of the Ridler Award. The award is presented to the most outstanding new custom car making its debut appearance at the Detroit Autorama, held each year in March. It marks the second time in three years that
Ford Approves Martin Senour’s Waterborne Paint System
Ford Motor Company recently approved the VORTEX waterborne refinish system from Martin Senour Paints for collision repair centers on a global basis. The VORTEX system has undergone the technical certification process to meet the Ford WSS-M2P100-D standard. "Martin Senour Paints has continually demonstrated excellent performance in testing to our rigid paint specifications", said Gerry Bonanni,
PPG Lends Support to SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference
PPG Automotive Refinish recently provided professional support to Pennsylvania SkillsUSA for its 2008 auto body and collision skills state competition held at the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center – Willow Street campus. SkillsUSA is a national non-profit organization serving high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled
Progressive Changes Policy on Partial Paint/Full Clear
In response to industry feedback and in an effort to improve relationships with repairers, Progressive has decided to re-evaluate its position on partial paint/full clear. This came out of a meeting between members of the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Collision Division Operations Committee and Chris Andreoli, corporate PD process manager of Progressive Insurance, May 1
Lithia Body & Paint Converts to Waterborne
Lithia Body & Paint of Medford announced today that it has converted its shop from a solvent-based system to the Glasurit 90 Line waterborne refinish system by BASF – The Chemical Company. Two months prior, the shop was certified as being “Eco-Logical” by the Department of Environmental Quality’s Pollution Prevention Outreach team. Lithia‘s goal is