Coldwater, Mich. Collision Repair Shop Converts to Waterborne Coatings System
Butler Body Shop, LLC, based in Coldwater, Mich., announced it has transitioned its shop to waterborne basecoat from solvent-based systems in anticipation of new air quality regulations. The body shop is now using the AWX Waterborne Basecoat System from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes (SWAF), according to Jeff Butler, owner. SWAF recently introduced AWX, a waterborne basecoat
Underhood Activator for AWX Waterborne Basecoat
AWX Underhood Activator from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes is an additive for AWX Waterborne Basecoat that reproduces the underhood and/or doorjamb finish of most OEM late model vehicles. This activator improves the chemical resistance of the basecoat for non-critical areas. Visit www.sherwin-automotive.com or call (800) 798-5872.
Detroit-Area Dealership Body Shop Converts to Waterborne
Fresard of Ferndale, a Detroit-area automotive dealership and collision repair facility, successfully transitioned its shop to waterborne basecoat from solvent-based systems in anticipation of new air quality regulations. The collision shop is now using the AWX Waterborne Basecoat System from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, according to its president, Doug Fresard. Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes implemented AWX, a
High-Gloss Clearcoat
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes 1100755 Elegance Clearcoat offers the ultimate in gloss for high-end refinishing. It’s designed for force-dry/booth applications and is recommended for use on multi-panel repairs to overall finishing. It also offers excellent application properties and buffability, all while delivering a superior appearance. Visit online or call (800) 798-5872.
Gullo Toyota of Conroe, Texas, Is Toyota Certified Collision Center of the Year
Gullo Toyota of Conroe, Texas, has been named the Toyota Certified Collision Center of the Year. Recognized for its success within the automotive repair industry, the collision center received the highest honor from Toyota Motor Sales, USA. The award is based on meeting Toyota’s standards for customer service and rigid criteria for productivity in numerous
Manage Your Paint Inventory
The Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Lean Stock Inventory System helps collision shop owners and managers improve productivity, product availability and consistency. With Lean Stock, shops can lower inventory dollars, better manage product shelf life, reduce waste and increase profits. The inventory manager scans the barcodes on the kanban trigger to place replenishment orders through www.sherwin-automotive.com. The
I-CAR Education Foundation to Display at Future Barrett-Jackson Car Auctions
The I-CAR Education Foundation will participate in future Barrett-Jackson car auctions, the first taking place Oct. 7-10 in Las Vegas, to provide additional awareness of the supports provided to future professionals of the collision repair industry and to highlight the Ultimate Collision Education Makeover program, where one school will be awarded a $50,000 grant. Through
Recent I-CAR Ed. Foundation Golf Tournament is Most Successful Golf Fundraiser to Date
The Eighth Annual I-CAR Education Foundation Golf Tournament, sponsored by PPG Industries, raised over $20,000 for the I-CAR Education Foundation’s Collision Repair Education Campaign making it the largest annual golf fundraiser to date. Held at the Langston Golf Course in Washington, D.C., on July 30, 72 golfers hit the fairway to raise funds for upcoming
SCRS Launches Educational Seminar Series
On Aug. 18, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) hosted close to 30 individuals at the first of three eight-hour, intensive training seminars targeted at different markets across the United States. The event was held in Atlanta, Ga., and co-hosted by the Georgia Collision Industry Association (GCIA). Steven J. Feltovich of Sherwin-Williams Automotive
North Carolina Shop Holds ‘Fix My Wreck’ Contest
True2Form, a multi-location collision repair organization, recently conducted a promotion at its Hickory, North Carolina, facility, teaming up with the local Salvation Army to completely repair a needy citizen’s “wreck” of a car. The promotion – “Fix My Wreck…Please!” – was the brainchild of True2Form Hickory Location Manager Loren Lowe, who saw a need to