AkzoNobel Honors Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry at Gala Event
The five comprise a cross section of service areas within the collision repair, from both the United States and Canada, including publishing, industry association, independent shops and multi-shop operations.
Gunder’s Claims State Farm Altered Prevailing Rate Survey
Gunder’s Auto Center, which recently filed an appeal with the United States Supreme Court in its slander/tortious interference case against State Farm, is now claiming that documents surrendered to the court prove State Farm altered information provided by Gunder’s on paint materials in its prevailing rate survey. Gunder’s claims that it completed and submitted the
PPG’s Fronzaglia Named Goodguys Woman of the Year
The Goodguys Woman of the Year award, presented annually since 1991, recognizes a female industry executive who serves to preserve the integrity and growth of the hot-rodding industry.
AkzoNobel’s Wanda Brand to Be Title Sponsor of ‘Blue Suede Cruise’ at Summit Motorsports Park
AkzoNobel’s Wanda brand will partner with PBE Jobbers Warehouse to host one of the largest Midwest street rod events of the year — the 10th Annual “Blue Suede Cruise” ― July 22-24 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. More than 10,000 car enthusiasts will gather at the event to view thousands of beautifully painted
DuPont Announces 2012 Calendar Competition Winners
Twelve winners were selected from entries of vehicles custom-painted with DuPont Refinish, Hot Hues or Cromax Pro Waterborne products based on best use of color, including finish quality, technical difficulty and design originality.
DuPont Announces 2012 Calendar Competition Winners
DuPont Performance Coatings has announced the winners of the 2012 Calendar Competition. Twelve winners were selected from entries of vehicles custom-painted with DuPont Refinish, Hot Hues or Cromax Pro Waterborne products based on best use of color, including finish quality, technical difficulty and design originality. The winners will have a professional photo shoot, will be
July CIC Meeting to Showcase Education Panel Discussion
The upcoming Collision Industry Conference (CIC) meeting, to be held at the Salt Lake City Sheraton in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 20 and 21, will highlight industry education. A panel discussion titled "Meeting the Future Training Needs of our Collective Industry, Buyers and Sellers" will start with a video produced by Scott
PPG Launches Vibrance Collection Waterborne Midcoat
PPG Automotive Refinish has introduced a new Vibrance Collection midcoat. The new product, VWM5556 Waterborne Midcoat, is specifically designed for use with PPG’s Envirobase High Performance and Nexa Autocolor Aquabase Plus waterborne systems, according to the company. VWM5556 is a waterborne solution for painters wanting to take full advantage of the array of custom colors,
Bearing and TPMS Procedures on Infiniti Vehicles
Sometimes it’s the little things that trip you up. You apply all of your knowledge, talent, time and energy to restoring a vehicle to like-new condition after it has been in a collision. You’re ready to deliver the car to the customer, but one of the headlamps, of all things, won’t illuminate. Or, the vehicle
A Comprehensive Guide to Adhesives in Collision Repair
Many OEMs are now recommending the use of adhesives when bonding panels together. Here’s a look at the different kinds of adhesives on the market and the functions they serve.
