Green & Mean
More and more consumers are seeking out green businesses that help the environment, and a growing number of body shops are seizing the opportunity.
Pro-Spray Celebrates Grand Opening of New Training Center
Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes, a division of Alco Industries and a leader in European technology solventborne and waterborne refinishing products for the automotive aftermarket, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new technical training center and paint production facility with over 75 customers, industry media and local politicians in Massillon, Ohio.
Filter for Waterbornes
The 125 mi-cron and 200 micron welded-in filters save time by improving paint flow, eli-minating the need to pre-strain paint with separate equipment and enhancing overall performance. The 125 features a finer mesh to better filter out clumps and coagulated particles that can be found in waterborne paints. Visit www.3M.com/automotive.
Camouflage Adhesive
A permanent adhesive for camouflage material in Ad- vantage, Mossy Oak, Realtree and Natgear patterns is now available at a lower price. Also highly recommended is the Camoclad line printed with 3M controltac. It provides years of service yet can be removed at the time of trade-in with no damage to the vehicle. Call (800)
Mitsubishi Outlander Sound Dampening Material Update
Sound deadening material can be critical to a repair. This material is incorporated in today’s vehicles to dampen vibrations and sound, not to mention provide structural support in some cases. Without prior knowledge of the location or types of material, your team may not be incorporating additional procedures or charges on repair plans. And your
Choosing the Right Spray Gun
The next generation of spray guns will be more efficient and productive thanks to new nozzles, increased transfer efficiency and less air.
The Mighty MIG
A little understanding of MIG welding will help you become your own personal troubleshooter. It will also help you create welds that aren’t just ‘pretty’ but are able to pass a destructive test.
Auction, Raffle for March Taylor Fund Slated for NACE
A silent auction and raffle to support the March Taylor Memorial Fund, which supports training for collision industry technicians, will be held at this year’s NACE, Nov. 4-6 in Las Vegas. The silent auction featuring products from Kent Automotive, Dent Fix Equipment, 3M, Infratech, Car-O-Liner, SATA, Miller and others will be held during the Collision
Get Stuck on Adhesive Bonding
When used in conjunction with welding, adhesives can provide
a better repair than welding or adhesives alone.
NABC’s Recycled Rides Building Steam
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) 2008 Recycled Rides project – an initiative that hopes to donate 100 vehicles to 100 families in need on the Monday before Thanksgiving – is moving forward thanks to the cooperation of vendors across the United States. NABC credited Recycled Rides Vendor Coordinator Bruce Cooley of DuPont, Vehicle Procurement