SHOP PROFILE: Shedding DRPs for Survival
Too many concessions and too few vehicles made profiting from insurer relationships too difficult for this family business. So they concentrated on what they do best: quality repairs, excellent customer service and savvy marketing.
Fast-Lane Spot and Panel Process
Transtar’s new spot and panel repair process is geared for fast lane collision work and qualifies for a five-year warranty when followed according to process. All products recommended in Transtar’s spot and panel process are compliant for use across the United States and Canada. Products include waterborne degreaser, orbital palm sander, aerosal primer, low spot
Glamour Clearcoat
The new Glamour Clearcoat in the Signature Series line is a premium high solids clear-coat that delivers unsurpassed appearance for multi-panel and overall repairs. It provides superior coverage and gloss levels than any other clearcoat by Transtar. It features a 2:1 mix ratio with a 6-hour sand and buff time, and is compatible with all
Paint Systems, Spray Guns Highlight Product Giveaways at BSB Waterborne Conference
Everyone loves free, right? Especially during these tough economic times! Well, if you love free, you definitely need to attend the 2009 BodyShop Business Waterborne Conference to be held Aug. 13-14 at Sawmill Creek Resort & Conference Center in Huron, Ohio. Several of the sponsors and exhibitors have committed to giving away a variety of
Fast-Flash Clearcoat
Transtar Autobody Technologies Signature Series Production Clearcoat is available with three speeds of activators (slow, medium and fast), which are also compatible with other Signature Series clearcoat releases. Production Clearcoat flashes in 15 minutes, sands and buffs in two to three hours, has excellent flow and non-sag properties, has a durable finish and easily duplicates
Quality Rust Protection
Transtar’s #4424 Amber Rustproofing, part of its Body-Tec line, matches OEM appearance while providing superior rust protection. Use on replacement panels or new car rustproofing. Its abrasion-resistant coating flows into hard-to-reach seams and restores the repair of existing corrosion protection to original specifications found on the interior of fender and panel replacements.
Guns for Waterborne and Solventborne
Transtar’s HVLP spray guns (#6613, #6614 and #6617) produce high-quality finishes for many repairs with water-based and solvent-based coatings. Developed for production repairs, spot and panel refinishing and vehicle restor-ation, they’re easy to clean and maintain and operate at a minimum of 65 percent transfer efficiency.
ASA Announces Renewing and New Associate Members
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced many associate members have renewed their memberships and several new companies have joined ASA as associate members. Associate members renewing their ASA membership during the third quarter of 2008 include: 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, Access Fleet, Airtex Products, American Impact Media Corp., Atlas Copco Compressors Inc., Auto Profit Masters,
No Mix Low VOC Basecoat
The No Mix Low VOC Base- coat System complies with new Southern California and pending Canadian automotive refinish regulations (3.5 lbs/gal; 420 g/l). It offers the same metallic, pearl and xirallic toners as No Mix Basecoat, and customers will still have access to over 175,000 formulas and a full array of alternate formulas. Like its
Easy-to-Use Mix Ratios
The low VOC #6494 Urethane Flattening Agent, part of the Finish-Tec line, may be added to all Transtar urethane clearcoats and most competitive clear-coats, offering semi-gloss, eggshell and flat gloss levels. It’s designed for use in 4:1 and 2:1 clearcoat systems and is easy to incorporate into the clearcoat, activator or the activated clearcoat, giving
