SEM launches new Custom Fill Color Coat aerosol blanks
Rock Hill, South Carolina — October 22, 2015 — According to SEM, collision centres can now match any interior carpet, velour, vinyl, plastic, or properly prepped and primed metalcolour with an aerosol. SEM delivers aerosol blanks for filling Color Coat formulas using SEM’s Custom Fill machines. A statement from SEM says jobbers can now provide […]
BASF set to expand SEMA presence
Southfield, Michigan — October 21, 2015 — BASF Automotive Refinish is pulling out all the stops for the SEMA Show this year. BASF Automotive Refinish will showcase its products at two booths, and will also host celebrity appearances by Jay Leno, Richard Petty, Ryan Friedlinghaus and Chip Foose. The SEMA Show takes place November 4 […]
GFS to showcase REVO at SEMA
Osseo, Wisconsin — October 20, 2015 — Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) will launch the REVO line of accelerated curing systems for the North American collision repair industry at the 2015 SEMA Show. REVO systems use electric infrared technology, which generates short wave energy that cures from the inside out. According to a statement from GFS, […]
Valspar teams with top artists to benefit industry education
Minneapolis, Minnesota — October 19, 2015 — Valspar Automotive is bringing its brand family of quality performance coatings and products together with the creative talents of top custom artists to the SEMA Show to raise money through Artists4Education and help fund the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). The SEMA Show takes place November 3 to […]
B-TEC Systems introduces new range of infrared drying equipment
Scottsdale, Arizona — October 16, 2015 — A new range of short wave infrared equipment is being introduced in North America. Originally developed in Germany, B-TEC Systems says its infrared range has been highly successful in Europe and is already available in 24 countries around the world. A statement from the company says the range […]
New Spray Gun Lube from DeVilbiss
Swanton, Ohio — October 11, 2015 — DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing has introduced an all-new Spray Gun Lube, part number 803888. A statement from DeVilbiss says the new Spray Gun Lube contains no petroleum distillates or silicone and is compatible with all paint materials. Twelve bottles of the orange colored lube are included in each display […]
Axalta buffs up China strategy
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 6, 2015 — Axalta Coating Systems announced recently that Steve Markevich has been promoted to Executive Vice President. In this new role Markevich will continue as President of the company’s transportation coatings business, but he will also be responsible for Axalta’s operations in China. This is interesting. The […]
PPG debuts new Vibrance Collection VC5700 Ditzler Custom Clear
Mississauga, Ontario — October 5, 2015 — PPG Automotive Refinish has expanded its line of Vibrance Collection custom paint finishes with the addition of VC5700 Ditzler Custom Clear. Designed to work with all Vibrance Collection custom colours, PPG says the new clear delivers show-quality gloss for restoration, refinish and custom work. A statement from PPG […]
PPG bringing custom car stars to SEMA
Mississauga, Ontario — September 30, 2015 — It’s all about colour at the PPG Automotive Refinish booth during the 2015 SEMA show set for November 3 to 6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The booth, #24601, promises to overflow with PPG colours and some of the custom car world’s brightest stars. A statement from […]
Red Kap launches new Craftsmen videos featuring Heath Pinter
Nashville, Tennessee — September 29, 2015 — Automotive workwear manufacturer Red Kap has just released three new videos featuring acclaimed BMX rider, X Games champion and classic car builder Heath Pinter. The video series traces Pinter’s passion-fueled journey as he designs and builds a 1928 Ford Roadster. The custom car has been built specifically to […]
