California Air Quality Expert to Share Shop Success Stories at BSB Waterborne Conference
Body shops in Orange County, Calif., and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, the smoggiest region of the U.S., had to switch to low-VOC basecoats and clearcoats effective July 1, 2008 to comply with Rule 1151. Naveen Berry, planning and rules manager for the South Coast Air Quality Management District
EPA, SCAQMD Reps to Make Special Appearances at BSB Waterborne Conference
Representatives of the EPA and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) will be present at the BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference (Aug. 13-14 in Huron, Ohio) to discuss current rules and regulations mandating the use of low-VOC basecoats and outline other compliance issues. Holly Wilson is the lead for the EPA’s Community Air Program
No Flash Between Coats
Nexa Autocolor’s Express Clear high-solids clearcoat offers a quick repair system when applied over Aquabase Plus. With new one-visit application technology, it requires no flash time between coats and a 10-minute bake when used with P852-1689 Thinner. It also provides a high-gloss finish.
High-Gloss Finishes
Evercoat’s new Premium Paint Finishing System is ideal for buffing today’s advanced clearcoats. When used after Triple Cut Compound, the new Triple Glaze, Triple Gloss and Triple Mist products provide a durable, high-gloss finish. .
Preparing a Body Shop for Waterborne Paint Conversion
Waterborne is better for the environment and has some unique and beneficial advantages. But it isn’t a switch that should be made on a whim.
Part 3 of a three-part series.
Advanced Waterborne
The HYDROLUX waterborne system delivers the speed, color accuracy and ease of use that shops need to ensure profitability. It features ultra-fast drying times, seamless integration with ChemSpec’s color tools and competitive pricing. Full coverage is achieved in just two coats, blending is easy and the system is fully compatible with primers, clearcoats and other
Equipment Needed for Waterborne Conversion
Transitioning to waterborne basecoats will require obtaining new equipment and retrofitting some existing equipment. Are you prepared? Part 2 of a three-part series on waterborne paint.
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Refinish Used on Seal Displayed at Inauguration
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) Ultra basecoat, with a combination of its 930 and 947 clearcoats, was used to paint the new oversized Great Seal of the United States recently unveiled and displayed in Washington, D.C., during inauguration ceremonies for President Barack Obama at the Capital Hilton. The seal, visible during news conferences and featured
Sherwin-Williams Receives Global Technical Approval from Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover have approved the AWX waterborne refinish system from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC) for refinish paint materials centers on a global basis. “We are continually looking to develop new products and high standards of procedures to provide continuous and ongoing product quality improvements to help ensure customer satisfaction,” said Craig Williams, SWAFC
A History of Automotive Finishes
Waterborne paint took many years to develop. Let’s take a look back at the very first refinish coatings and the events that occurred to lead to its development. Part 1 of a 3-part series.
