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
UV Primers
Ultraviolet (UV) primer might be pricey, but consider the advantages and you might be sold on this amazing technology.
Women’s Industry Network Commits $10,000 to Assist WorldSkills Competitor
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has committed $10,000 to SkillsUSA over the next two years in support of 2011 WorldSkills automotive refinishing contestant Kayla Toncik. In 2009, Kayla became the first female gold medal winner in automotive refinishing technology in the history of SkillsUSA, which also earned her the WIN NACE Scholarship award last year.
Performing Custom Modification
Performing high-quality custom modification can be extremely rewarding, not to mention provide higher net profits than your average collision job.
New Martin Senour System Cures at Room Temperature
The IP Process Refinish System with Air-Dry Technology from The Martin Senour Company removes the need for baking to achieve a fast cure time. The IP Process uses its proprietary Air-Dry technology to cure at ambient (70-75°F) room temperatures, allowing for same-day repairs. The IP Process, which has received numerous certifications from OEM manufacturers, uses
Compressed Air and Waterborne: What You Need to Know
Before shops convert to waterborne/low-VOC basecoats, they need to evaluate whether their compressed air systems will support the conversion.
High Quality Finish with Minimal Cost
AkzoNobel’s new Sikkens Autoclear Energy Pro 250 provides a high quality finish and maximizes the ability to manage material cost containment. This low-VOC 2.1 clearcoat is ideal for high production shops that are seeking more eco-friendly and value-oriented products. It yields a high-gloss finish, and the dry-to-polish time is only two hours at 70˚F and
Cure at Room Temperature
The IP Process Refinish System with Air-Dry Technology from The Martin Senour Company removes the need for baking for a fast cure time and same-day repairs. Air-Dry allows for curing at ambient (70-75°F) room temperatures. The IP Process uses high-quality primers, basecoats and urethane clearcoats that produce high quality finishes. Because baking isn’t required, any
Sherwin-Williams Expands Training with Online Courses
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes (SWAF) has added a number of new modules to its eLearning site of online interactive training suites. Designed for collision facility owners, managers and painting professionals, its new Standard Operating Procedures online courses provide a flexible, convenient learning venue. The courses also better prepare collision repair professionals for future, hands-on training at
Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes Now on Facebook
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