Axalta Coating Systems Holds Second Round of Mobile Refinish Training in Argentina
Axalta Coating Systems conducted the second round of “Duxone on Tour,” a mobile training program that brings theoretical and practical instruction to automotive refinishers across Argentina.
Axalta’s Acquire Quantum EFX Spectrophotometer Enables One-Handed Operation, Access to Hard-to-Reach Places
Combined with Axalta’s ColorNet color formula retrieval software, the Acquire Quantum EFX integrates seamlessly into the Acquire Color System, a color retrieval system for automotive repair designed to improve body shops’ productivity and efficiency.
BASF’s VisionPLUS Performance Group Business Conference to Showcase Industry Experts
More than 80 BASF collision repair centers will be represented at BASF’s VisionPLUS Performance Group Business Conference, with seven receiving 2017 Shop of the Year designations within their respective groups.
3M, Chip Foose to Host Classic American Showcase at Charlotte Motor Speedway Auto Fair
West Coast hot rod designer Chip Foose will meet fans, host demonstrations of 3M solutions for body prep, painting and paint finishing, and display the largest collection of his famous creations ever assembled outside of his shop.
Extech CG104 Measures Coating Thickness on Steel, Aluminum Body Panels
Extech Instruments recently launched the CG104 Coating Thickness Tester, designed to increase certainty in high-value appraisals and implement quality-assurance practices at auto body shops.
Refinish: The Painter’s Toolbox
A painter’s toolbox shouldn’t just include equipment but also intellectual resources as well as education and training to further their knowledge and development.
Keep the Painter in the Booth with ColorMatic 2K Epoxy Primer
2K Epoxy Primer from ColorMatic is ideal for aluminum, steel, galvanized and composites.
Door-Fender Paint Stand Eliminates Paint Booth Bottlenecks
The Door-Fender Paint Stand from Innovative Tools & Technologies enables shops to paint two panels in any combination at the same time.
PPG Makes ‘Dramatic Enhancements’ to Color Tools for Collision Repairers
PPG announced that it has made several key advances in its popular array of color software and hardware tools.
Spray Finishing Technology Workshop to be Held in Toledo, Ohio
Topics include equipment types and selection; equipment set-up, operation and maintenance; surface preparation and defect analysis; material selection; and safety and regulatory concerns.
Color Trends with the Pros
When the next Acura NSX ($200K) or the next 3T5 Lexus/Toyota or KAB Nissan/Infiniti colors show up at your door, don’t despair. First, catch it on the damage appraisal, and second, get advice from your paint jobber.
PPG Introduces Upgraded Tint Guide Posters
New posters provide quick, visual “at-a-glance” recommendations for refinish situations when tinting may be required.
