Indiana Auto Body Association to Hold Second Biannual Convention and Technology Exhibition
The Indiana Auto Body Association (IABA) is holding its second biannual Convention and Technology Exhibition April 28-30, 2011 at the Lincoln College of Technology in Indianapolis, Ind. According to IABA Executive Director Tony Passwater, the 2009 event was packed with industry-related activities, presentations and top collision-related vendors – and he expects the 2011 event to
NAPA AutoCare Collision Center Chain Forming Performance Group to Share Best Practices
NAPA’s collision center chain will hold its first NAPA AutoCare Collision Center Performance Group (CPG) meeting Jan. 18-19 in Tempe, Ariz., with a number of its leading collision industry partners, including Martin Senour Paints. The purpose of this meeting will be to establish a Collision Center Performance Group; a best-of-the-best collection of 20 to 30
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
Easy-to-Use Waterborne System
The Martin Senour Company’s Vortex waterborne basecoat uses a proprietary resin system that behaves like solventborne systems. Benefits include: fast-drying basecoat; easy-to-mix, compact toner line; new PROSPECTOR Global Color Reference System produced with actual Vortex color; quick flash times; no-bake clearcoats; and a sandable basecoat that repairs quickly. Call (800) 526-6704 or visit online.
EPA Provides Free Waterborne Webinar
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted a Webinar on converting to waterborne paint last month, and a recording of the event is now available to download for free. The Waterborne Coatings Webinar includes a technical presentation on waterborne technology and discusses the equipment needed to make the switch and how converting can affect shop
It Takes a Body Shop
This shop owner discovered that part of being successful inside his shop means being active outside of it.
It’s Nice to Fool Mother Nature
Climates can be pretty extreme (too hot, too cold, too dry, too humid), but these days, the right preparation, products and professionalism are a solid defense against weather problems that try to attack a good paint job.
Sherwin-Williams A-Plus Network Names Top Collision Repair Facilities
Recently, Sherwin-Williams announced the recipients of its annual A-Plus Network Vision Group Collision Centers of the Year. The A-Plus Network is a value-added program providing business services to Sherwin-Williams customers. The honorees are: • Vision Group 1, Jim Hill of Master Tech Collision in Bear, Del. • Vision Group 2, Barry Burkholder of Barry’s Paint
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