High-Gloss Clearcoat
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes 1100755 Elegance Clearcoat offers the ultimate in gloss for high-end refinishing. It’s designed for force-dry/booth applications and is recommended for use on multi-panel repairs to overall finishing. It also offers excellent application properties and buffability, all while delivering a superior appearance. Visit online or call (800) 798-5872.
Carl’s Collision of Fall River, Mass., and ChemSpec USA Named Official Painter and Paint of Factory Five Racing
Factory Five Racing, the world’s largest manufacturer of component car kits, announced at its 13th Annual Open House on June 12 that Carl’s Collision Center, of Fall River, Mass., and ChemSpec USA were named the official painter and paint for the internationally renowned company. The designation is rarely used by the company, which has many
Accurate Damage Identification
VelocityMAX computerized frame measuring system from Chief Automotive Technologies helps collision repair shops make more profit through more accurate damage identification and design-based repairs. VelocityMAX uses a laser scanner to provide exact measurements of the entire vehicle for accuracy. Shops using Velocity can print full-color inspection reports showing all vehicle damage before, during and after
Investing in Innovations
New company Prollision Manufacturing was founded by Michael J. Fuchs, inventor and developer of the OEM-approved DC hybrid resistance spot welder/dent puller. The business follows four basic principles: design and manufacture products that customers need and ask for; provide the service and expertise that results in a satisfied customer; deliver these products and services in
Work Upright on Panels, Bumpers
The Dataliner DL2000W Drive Over Lift & Frame Machine allows for bodywork in an upright position on rocker panels and bumpers. It’s ideal for writing estimates and determining alignment work on the unibody using Dataliner’s laser-aided tram gauge. The vehicle is easily mounted on chassis clamps when lowered on the wheel stands. A ten-ton pulling
CE- and ETL-Approved Welders
Pro Spot is now CE and ETL approved. Products included in certification are the i4 and PR-2000 Resistance Spot Welders. Pro Spot has worked through a long certification process to get its products and facility approved. The ETL seal of approval is an internationally recognized seal of quality, safety and professional manufacturing, and means Pro
Mail-In Rebates on Batteries
Here’s some “NAPA know-how” your customers may not know about: Summer can be worse on your batteries than winter. So this June, participating NAPA Auto Parts stores are offering a $10 mail-in rebate on NAPA LEGEND 75-Month Batteries.
Spies Hecker Refinish System Approved By Mercedes-Benz USA
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has approved Spies Hecker refinishing products for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. MBUSA requires that only approved paint refinishing products and procedures be used on any warranty repair work, including scratch resistant repair systems. To download the complete list of approved Spies Hecker refinishing products, visit SpiesHeckerUSA.com. More information: Mercedes-Benz USA Approves Standox
How to Retrofit a Spraybooth for Waterborne
“Makeover” shows are all the rage on TV today, but none concentrate on making over spraybooths for waterborne/low-VOC basecoats. So what do you need to do to restyle your booth? Listen up and your booth could become the height of fashion…and efficiency.
AASP/NJ Holds Sixth Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing
More than 100 golfers turned out for the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ)’s sixth annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing last week. The event took place at the prestigious Bamm Hollow Country Club in Lincroft, N.J. “Everything fell into place to make this our best outing yet,” says AASP/NJ Executive Director