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Leave the Scrooge attitude in 2021 By ALLISON ROGERS It’s the most wonderful time of
Collision repairers give the grades to Canadian insurers Story by ALLISON ROGERS The relationship between
Navigating the shortages, together Story by MAX REID About two years ago, collision centres across
SCOTT TUCKER | UNI-SELECT Scott Tucker was named the new general manager of the paint,
Story by ALLISON ROGERS If Canada’s collision repair community can be defined in a single
Nursing the seeds of Indigenous industry Story by MAX REID The history of North American
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BUILDING THE BOARD Simplicity Car Care has announced its newly appointed advisory board, along with
IF IT AIN’T BROKE Recycled parts appear to be outperforming the aftermarket in revenue, according
Trois Riveries estimator put through the wringer to see license reinstated Story by ALLISON ROGERS
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BASF releases 2021-2022 Automotive Colour Trends Collection Story by MAX REID Societal change marked the
Get a fresh outlook on the world of automotive marketing Column by VENESSA DI VITO
As my mom would say, think before you do Column by STEFANO LIESSI We have
The road to greatness is never without trial Column by TOM BISSONNETTE I don’t want
Take a moment and be grateful—life’s all about balance Column by JAY PERRY This time
Parr Autobody recognized as cornerstone donor for RMHC Saskatchewan By ALLISON ROGERS Saskatoon’s Parr Autobody
Building a business amid a pandemic Long-time collision repairers Mike Cherneta and Kapi Komera were
Stephen Jainarine’s story is one of resilience—and plenty of red tape Story by ALLISON ROGERS
The Tale of Scott Sieppert’s Assent When Scott was about to graduate from High School
The aftermarket industry braved many challenges this year, and Sylvain Seguin of Fix Network is
FinishMaster crowns HoodMaster 2021 champs Story by MAX REID When you get your car back
Lights, camera, action at the Spanesi Americas studios Story by ALLISON ROGERS In late October,
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Story by ALLISON ROGERSPhotos by DARRYL SIMMONS Well, another SEMA Show has come and gone
Perfecoat Low VOC can deliver all the benefits of the Perfecoat system without additional costs. A Low VOC solution from toners to clearcoats, Perfecoat safely meets Canadian and USA air quality standards. This full system of products are designed to enable faster, higher quality and more efficient collision repairs. Plus, a massive online formulation database and brand-new 8,500 colour chip collection ensure this line is a match for the best. Call 647-261-9339.
The Multibench Workstation from Spanesi is the technician’s solution to efficient vehicle repairs. Boasting a load capacity of over 3,100kg and a pulling column capacity of 10 tons, this system is ideal for cars, mid-size SUVs, and small commercial vans. The Multibench allows technicians to lift vehicles directly from the wheels removing the need for buffers. With a small footprint and a total lowered height of 108mm, the Multibench takes up very little room in the shop, allowing technicians to utilize the bay for other repair operations. Multibench has a lifting height of over 1450mm.
Most Recognized OEM Adhesive System Available. Pliogrip™ structural adhesives have been used for composite bonding in automotive and heavy truck applications for more than 40 years. Formulated to bond composites, plastics, metals and glass, and available in two-part polyurethane, epoxy and methacrylate technologies, Pliogrip structural adhesives can be an effective solution in a wide variety of applications. Consider Pliogrip adhesives for bonding and assembly of automotive composites, lightweight vehicles, fiberglass boats, metal fabrications, Panel Bonding and virtually any application that requires a strong, reliable bond. Now available in Canada! Contact Motivated Reps for more information and where to purchase.
Everything required to complete riveting and adhesive jobs in one versatile unit: Six heavy-duty locking drawers to hold all rivet and bonding tools; two 110v power outlets, four USB outlets and two compress air outlets; new and convenient built-in PR-5 riveter tool on the work surface, allowing for safe and easy arm and die changes; heavy-duty casters, on-board tool storage, the PR-5 riveter, the 55mm and 80mm arms, Blind Rivet Adapter, Charging station, two lithium-ion batteries and the Ford F Series die kit. The unit also features an Android Tablet filled with videos, animations and ‘how to’ instructions, a true ‘knowledge centre’ for the PR-5.
Polyvance pioneered nitrogen plastic welding in the auto collision repair industry in 2006 and recently updated its sixth-generation welder with a more robust quick-disconnect hose-to-handle connection. The 8203 Nitro-Fuzer™ welds plastic with hot nitrogen gas for a stronger weld on every type of plastic. The welder has an onboard membrane-style nitrogen generator which eliminates the need for nitrogen tanks and comes with the industry’s largest variety of plastic welding rod. Polyvance’s entire line of plastic repair and refinishing products are available in Canada from your favorite paint jobber through Color Compass/PBE Distributors.
The SATA trueSun LED lamp is especially designed to provide professional colour shade evaluation and identification within the paintshop. The SATA trueSun provides uniform light distribution across the entire illuminated area, simplifying the selection of the right color shade. Light intensity can be adjusted via a sliding control. The light intensity remains unchanged for the entire battery capacity. Battery life is approx. 70 minutes at full intensity. Even avoiding a single rework covers the purchase cost of this high-quality product.
A powerful all-in-one solution for all your scanning, diagnostic, and calibration needs.
• OEM and verified OE Compatible scan tools in a single device.
• ADAS identification and information.
• Remote calibrations.
• Support from ASE and I-CAR certified technicians.
For more information and availability, call 1-888-486-1166.
SprayMax 1K Trim Paint Black is a high-quality topcoat for use in spot repairs on cars, motorcycles and other applications. Easy to use and dries quickly. Provides excellent coverage due to its high solid content. Superior material flow and yield is achieved with the efficiency of SprayMax aerosol technology including the Variator nozzle. Available in Black Gloss 3680101, Black Satin 3680102, and Black Matte 3680103, these options on finishes make it highly versatile no matter your repair or touch up needs. SprayMax is the professional’s choice for small damage repairs.
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