Record Number of Exhibitors Registered for NACE/CARS 2014
Limited floor space still available.
Refinishes of the Present and Future
A look at the new and emerging technology in both low-VOC solvent-based and waterborne paint.
Low-VOC Sealer
The Signature Series 2.1 Low VOC Sealer is a direct-to-metal sealer that has both leveling and gloss hold-out properties.
Quick-Drying Primer Surfacer
Transtar’s Signature Series Speed Primer is a premium, 2K urethane primer surfacer that covers in as little as two coats and dries in as little as 30 minutes.
New England Paint, Body & Equipment Expo Exhibitor List Growing
The New England Paint, Body & Equipment Expo, set for April 20-21, 2012, at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Boxborough, Mass., now has 46 exhibitors and counting ready to display the latest and greatest collision repair tools, equipment and technology.
Preventing Peelers
A shocking number of bumper covers painted in body shops end up peeling, but all it takes is following the paint manufacturer’s procedures for finishing flexible parts to banish these eyesores forever.
Factory Black Premium Basecoat
Transtar’s Factory Pack Black Premium Basecoat #9501/#9504 is an intense, jet black basecoat designed to match the OEM appearance on many domestic and foreign vehicles. The product doesn’t require mechanical agitation – just shake and pour. Factory Pack Black’s low-VOC formula is not only compliant across North America, but also offers superior coverage for more
A Comprehensive Guide to Adhesives in Collision Repair
Many OEMs are now recommending the use of adhesives when bonding panels together. Here’s a look at the different kinds of adhesives on the market and the functions they serve.
Clearcoat, Polish and Deliver in the Same Day
Transtar’s Low VOC 2.1 Euro Kwik Clearcoat #7211-F is a premium, high solids clearcoat that’s easy to apply and offers exceptional clarity, gloss and hold-out. It’s suitable for all automotive refinishing, as well as trucks and equipment. With Euro Kwik Clearcoat, a shop can clearcoat, polish and deliver a vehicle in the same day. The
Nearly 400 Attendees Flock to BodyShop Business Conference for Training, Technology and Cool Cars
The show is over, as they say, but it’s doubtful the nearly 400 people who attended the BodyShop Business Conference & Trade Show May 5 at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Ill., will soon forget the good times, valuable education, cutting edge products, and great networking that were in plentiful supply. Wednesday was a