Manitoba shops may see more vandalism repairs
Winnipeg, Manitoba — September 29, 2015 — A bit more work may be heading into Manitoba’s collision repair facilities. Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has announced that customers who insure their vehicles with an Autopac Extension deductible package will now qualify to have their deductible reduced to $0 for vandalism claims. This change in coverage by […]
Tsunami Air Prep Kit from Suburban Manufacturing
Monticello, Minnesota — September 22, 2015 — Suburban Manufacturing has announced the upcoming launch of the Tsunami Air Prep Kit. Clean, dry air is very important to the collision repair process, as any painter struggling with excess humidity can attest. The Tsunami Air Prep Kit features the ability to verify that the air system […]
Heavy truck collision repair in the Saskatchewan oil patch offers special challenges
By Jeff Sanford Alida, Saskatchewan — September 17, 2015 — Trucking company Three Star Trucking built a collision repair facility to do its own repairs, but the company recently began offering collision repair services to third-party operators as the tough conditions of the area create all kinds of demand for repair services. It seems trucking […]
BASF launches Glasurit Best Paint Award
Toronto, Ontario — September 17, 2015 — BASF has announced it is now accepting entries for the first ever Glasurit Best Paint Award. Chip Foose will present the award live at the 2015 SEMA Show, taking place November 5 in Las Vegas. To be qualified for entry, the vehicle must be on display at the […]
Wedge Clamp’s Stat Gun reduces polishing time
By Mike Davey Toronto, Ontario — September 8, 2015 — It’s hot and humid, exactly the opposite of the kind of weather that produces static electricity. Nevertheless, when Roger Turmel of AutoQuip lets a thread go near a recently tacked bumper, there’s enough static to draw and hold the thread to the bumper’s surface. A […]
Valspar still growing, if slightly slower
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 7, 2015 — Paint-maker Valspar continues to expand as it absorbs recent acquisitions. But like many American companies the higher US dollar has some analysts tweaking future valuations. Or so it seems. Valspar has made some recent smart acquisitions. The company recently bought up the paint manufacturing assets […]
DeVilbiss releases DeKups DPC-504 adapter
Swanton, Ohio — September 3, 2015 — DeVilbiss has introduced an all new DeKups DPC-504 adapter. The DeKups DPC-504 adapter fits all SATA QCC full-size spray guns. DeVilbiss DeKups is a disposable cup system that replaces the use of traditional metal gravity feed spray gun cups. The system eliminates the cost and labour associated with cleaning […]
AkzoNobel expands U-TECH line with direct-to-metal primer
Toronto, Ontario — August 24, 2015 — AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business has announced the most recent extension to its commercial paint brand in North America, U-TECH E250 direct-to-metal (DTM) epoxy primer. The company says this all-in-one surfacer and sealer provides a comprehensive solution for both the commercial builder and refinishes market. As a high-solid, low-VOC, […]
PPG adds Custom Midcoat to Vibrance Collection
Mississauga, Ontario — August 19, 2015 — PPG Automotive Refinish has introduced VWM500 Custom Midcoat, a solvent-borne, VOC-compliant Vibrance Collection product formulated exclusively for application with waterborne basecoats. According to PPG, VWM500 allows painters to use Vibrance Collection special-effect pigments and dyes to seamlessly create multiple colour layers—including custom candies, micas or pearl midcoat layers—over […]
AkzoNobel launches U-Base for U-TECH basecoat system
Toronto, Ontario — August 14, 2015 — AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes business has released a new U-TECH basecoat system, U-Base, designed for the commercial builder and refinish markets. It is a two-component polyurethane basecoat system and replaces the Polybase and Polybase Plus systems. The U-Base basecoat system introduces four new components: U-Base Binder, R300 Reducer Fast, […]
