CAPA Announces New Labeling Program
Program is for certified plastic parts such as bumper covers that have a waterborne low volatile organic compound (VOC) primer.
Refinish: The Green Scene
An update on the low-VOC/waterborne product market and how collision repairers are integrating “green” into their shops.
PPG Waterborne Refinish Products Granted Good Housekeeping Seal
The Seal is issued by Good Housekeeping magazine and granted exclusively to products that have passed evaluations conducted by the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute.
New “ZONED” Air Speed from Blowtherm-USA
New system facilitates the use of waterborne paint by increasing the air velocity up to six times when compared with fan type or nozzle systems.
BASF Improves R-M Onyx HD System
Onyx HD is a low-VOC paint system that can be mixed as either a waterborne or solventborne system, giving shops the option of installing only one paint line.
Technical: How ‘Low’ Will Shops Go?
With regulatory activity on low-VOC/waterborne paint not progressing as expected, how has the market responded? We asked several paint manufacturers to find out.
Axalta Opens Waterborne Coatings Plant In Shanghai
The newest facility reflects the key role China plays in the company’s global strategy.
Martin Senour 1Q 2015 Training to Focus on Color Adjustment, Blending and Waterborne
Sessions, to be held at Martin Senour training facilities nationwide Jan. 12 to March 23, will emphasize painter certification, maximizing shop profits and the Vortex waterborne basecoat system.
Mazda Approves DeBeer Refinish WaterBase 900+ Series
Approval applies to all Mazda Motor Corporation vehicles in these regions, giving Mazda collision repair shops a new level of access to DeBeer Refinish WaterBase 900+ Series for repairs.
PPG Reaches New Milestone in Converting Shops to Waterborne
PPG has now converted more than 10,000 collision centers in the U.S. and Canada to its waterborne systems, with the majority of these conversions taking place in National Rule areas rather than in low-VOC compliant regions. The announcement was made by PPG waterborne segment manager Tim Jones. According to Jones, more than 10,000 collision centers
PPG Launches New Look for Envirobase Waterborne Product Line
PPG Automotive Refinish has created new global branding for its popular Envirobase High Performance waterborne product line. Updated product packaging for the leading PPG brand now sports a completely refreshed look that includes a redesigned paint system logo and new, colorful label designs for its waterborne toners and its integrated undercoats and clearcoats. According to
Repairers Gain Waterborne Education, Good Time at BSB Waterborne Conference
What better way to kick off a conference than a party? And BodyShop Business did just that Aug. 13 with a luau-themed bash held right on Lake Erie that set the tone for a fun and informative Waterborne Conference. Over 100 collision repair industry professionals poured into Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio, to
