Extra-Long, Super-Low Floor Jack
Ranger Products’ Low Rider Super-Long Floor Jack is designed to cater to the needs of low ground clearance vehicles. It features a lowered height of 2-3/4 inches and a 34-inch long chassis. With these dimensions, the Ranger RFJ-3000LPF is among the lowest and longest specialty floor jacks in its class. The durable and safe Low
Ideal Tack Cloth for Waterborne
Detro’s new tack cloth was designed for waterborne finishes. Its thermoset tackifier eliminates transfer to surfaces. The thermoset process completely encapsulates material fibers, greatly reducing fabric fraying. Although designed for waterborne finishes, it works on all types of automotive, industrial and wood finishes, making it a great choice for all painting applications. It’s available in
Speedy Drying for Waterborne
Infratech has recently introduced its new model Speed Dry (Part No. 15-1000). The Speed Dry is designed as an ultra-efficient electric alternative to the venturi systems currently being sold for accelerating waterborne primers and basecoats. Speed Dry with Heater (Part No. 15-1015) is also available, providing the ideal combination for the fastest dry times available.
Dry Sanding and Polishing System
This new dry sanding and polishing system from Eagle Abrasives 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 can be polished easier than grit P3000
Efficient, Reliable Compressors
Mattei has compressors that run slowly like diesel engines and last two to three times longer than traditional screw compressors. Mattei’s vane technology has a simple design with no bearings. The energy-saving, affordable, stackable compressors are also quiet without a cabinet and virtually silent with a cabinet. The compressors are easy to operate and maintain.
Disc Smasher
The Disc Smasher from Steck Manufacturing reduces excessive curling and limits disposal and returns of discs. Its reinforced nylon base with an 8-inch-long metal center post can hold up to 25 5-, 7- or 10-inch grinding discs. Disc Smasher’s capture-and-store design forms the disc to conform to the base for any of the three disc
New AAPEX Education Sessions Geared for Parts Stores, Repair Shops
Among the 30 education sessions scheduled for the Learning Forum at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), seven have been designed specifically for parts store and repair shop attendees. All AAPEX education sessions are free-of-charge to everyone and will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Nov. 4 in Marco Polo Rooms 701-706 on the
NSF International’s Automotive Aftermarket Parts Program Certifies First Vehicle Energy Absorbers
Diamond Standard Parts, LLC’s vehicle energy absorbers obtain NSF certification for meeting quality, safety and performance requirements Diamond Standard Parts, LLC’s high-density foam vehicle energy absorbers are the first to be certified by NSF International’s new Automotive Aftermarket Parts Certification Program. Automotive safety reports continue to underscore the importance of manufacturing replacement structural parts to
Volkswagen Announces I-CAR Training Requirements for Certified Repair Facilities
Volkswagen of America, Inc., has announced that I-CAR training courses and the in-shop I-CAR Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Series are required components of the Volkswagen-Certified Collision Repair Facility Program. This program provides VW-certification for collision repair facilities that perform body repairs in accordance with Volkswagen’s safety standards and specifications. "I-CAR training will equip collision
Four New OEMs Commit to Automotive Service & Repair Week
Four more OEMs have committed to Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), in addition to the five OEMs that previously committed, creating the largest collective OEM presence in the history of ASRW, NACE and CARS. NACE, the flagship event of Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), is co-located with CARS and scheduled for Oct. 10-13,