SATA Rolls Out Limited Edition SATAjet 3000 FOOSE Design Spray Gun
SATA has announced the release of its the new, limited edition FOOSE Design SATAjet 3000 spray gun. From the creator and star of the popular TV show “Overhaulin,’” SATA says these specially designed spray guns epitomize Chip Foose’s passion for quality and attention to detail. Apart from the technical features of the SATAjet 3000 B
I-CAR Offering Welding Qualification Tests as Part of New In-Shop Program
I-CAR announced that it will enhance its industry-recognized Welding Qualification Test by offering a comprehensive, in-shop program. The new Welding Qualification Series offers on-site instruction, hands-on practice and is capped with the Welding Qualification Test. The series will be available for aluminum, steel and structural parts steel welding and includes equipment inspection, set-up and maintenance
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I-CAR Training Offered at Mitchell Headquarters
Mitchell International has teamed with I-CAR to offer a series of I-CAR collision repair training courses at its San Diego, Calif., headquarters. The courses will be open to both employees of Mitchell as well as to the general public. Mitchell employs 1,300 individuals and says it sees I-CAR training as one of the best ways
PPG and Nexa Autocolor Primers Approved by GM for Warranty Repairs
PPG’s new SX1071 and Nexa Autocolor P565-9880 Etch Primers have been approved by General Motors for use in warranty repairs on its vehicles. Part of the PPG OneChoice product line, SX1071 is a low-VOC, two-component acid etch primer specifically designed to provide adhesion and corrosion resistance to properly prepared steel and aluminum surfaces while offering
King Collision Centers Roll Out New Recycling Policy
King Collision Centers, with locations in Plymouth, Pembroke and Raynham, Mass., announced it has made "environmentally conscious" modifications at each of its locations. Bruce King, owner of King Collision Centers, says the company is incorporating a comprehensive recycling program at all three locations. The company not only participates in the traditional recycling of paper,
PPG-Painted Corvette Wins ‘Street Machine of the Year’ at Goodguys Nationals
A PPG-painted 1962 Corvette got unanimous approval of the judges at the Goodguys PPG Nationals to take the “Street Machine of the Year” award at the 12th annual event held recently in Columbus, Ohio. While the car looks like a Corvette and would be easily identified as one, it retains very few original components. Known
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Ford Approves PPG SX1071 Low-VOC Etch Prime for Warranty Repairs
Ford Motor Company has approved PPG’s new SX1071 Etch Prime for use in warranty repairs for its vehicles. SX1071, part of the PPG OneChoice product line, is a low-VOC, two-component acid etch primer specifically designed to provide adhesion and corrosion resistance to properly prepared steel and aluminum surfaces while offering fast dry characteristics, the compan