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New Pro-Spray® 3.5 VOC Solvent Basecoat System is the Value Alternative for VOC Compliance
Written by StaffPro-Spray® Automotive Finishes, a division of Alco Industries, has introduced an economical, quality alternative for meeting low basecoat/clearcoat VOC requirements – the new Pro-Spray® 3.5 VOC Solvent Basecoat System.
“This system is a viable option to waterborne basecoat in VOC-compliant markets, and is an affordable choice for walk-in and non-waterborne collision repair shops,” said Tom Gardner, director – business development. “It utilizes existing Pro-Spray products, so it doesn’t require a major investment.”
For example, the system uses Pro-Spray solvent toners, low-VOC binders and the new BCA-200™ Activator / Reducer. The compliant basecoats can be used over Pro-Spray 2.1 VOC sealers and 2.1 VOC primers, and topcoated with any Pro-Spray 2.1 VOC clearcoats, to meet the strictest air quality mandates.
These compliant basecoats also offer an improved formula featuring a new binder-to-color ratio for optimized coverage, sprayability and color quality. Painters can expect 25 to 50 percent improved coverage and truer color than what is offered by other compliant systems.
In addition, the system has more than 63,000 3.5 VOC basecoat color formulas, providing users with one of the most comprehensive color palettes in the industry.
Car-O-Liner® Receives OEM Approval for the Porsche Approved Collision Center Program
Written by Car-O-LinerCar-O-Liner®, a global provider of collision repair equipment to the automotive aftermarket, is pleased to announce participation in the Porsche Approved Collision Center Program as an official approved supplier of collision repair products.
The Porsche Approved Collision Center Program provides a network of factory-authorized collision repair facilities; each trained and equipped to provide collision services that match the quality of Porsche automobiles. Assuring high standards of performance and quality requires skilled and trained professionals who adhere strictly to Porsche restoration procedures. Porsche Approved Collision Centers commit to these procedures, and to the use of genuine Porsche parts, materials, tools and equipment. Porsche Approved Collision Centers are also continuously supported and monitored by factory technical personnel.
“Car-O-Liner is pleased to be a part of the Porsche Approved Collision Center Program,” said Shawn Hart, Director of Technical Services for Car-O-Liner Company. “Adding Car-O-Liner to their approved equipment offering means greater flexibility without compromising accuracy. With our EVO system, technicians will be able to hold new components in place while making repairs, as well as measure the vehicle to find any hidden damage.”
As an OEM approved supplier, Car-O-Liner will offer quality products to meet the needs of over 60 collision centers across the U.S. and Canada.
About the Porsche Approved Collision Center Program
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (“PCNA”) and its authorized dealerships wish to enhance the pleasure of owning a Porsche through the provision of professional service throughout the ownership experience. In order to promote that goal, PCNA has developed the Porsche Approved Collision Center Program (“PACC Program”) to ensure that the “Porsche Perfect Ownership Experience” extends to customers who require the services of a repair center. The PACC Program seeks to ensure excellent service and high-quality repairs to all Porsche vehicles in need of collision services. For more information regarding the PACC Program, please visit www.porschecollisioncenter.com.
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CA Based Rare Parts, Inc., Announces New Custom Manufactured Pitman Arms
Written by Rare Parts, Inc.
California based Rare Parts Inc. is proud to offer custom manufactured pitman arms. With the help of our new Omax water jet 5555 cutting machine, Rare Parts can build just about any pitman arm you need. For those of you who are looking for a custom pitman arm for your application, let Rare Parts build it for you. We can offer any length, spline, taper, drop, bend, or thickness that you might specify. Why cut and weld your broken pitman arm when you can have Rare Parts build a heavy-duty replacement for you? Want it powder coated? We can do that too. To learn more about Rare Parts and their Diamond Series line, please go online, or give us a call. Do it right the first time with Rare Parts. 800-621-2005 - www.rareparts.com
BASF Automotive Refinish Announces New Portable Color Matching Tool
Written by StaffBASF Automotive Refinish announced its COLOR-MAXmobile2 solid color tool on December 6. COLOR-MAXmobile2 is compact and portable and provides 531 color chips in the palm of your hand. All chips can be easily compared to the vehicle with up to five colors on a single swatch.
BASF’s family of COLOR-MAX tools is the most advanced color matching system in the industry in terms of accuracy, color range and ease of use. The new COLOR-MAXmobile2, now in its second generation, provides an unmatched level of quality and accuracy in a handy format that will help bodyshops be more productive.
BASF’s advanced design includes a larger range of chips for white, red and black colors. The deck contains the whitest whites and the darkest blacks available in refinish technology today. Using the COLOR-MAXmobile2, a paint technician can scan the entire range of colors simply by fanning out the swatch book. A hole in each chip is designed to allow easier viewing against a painted surface. The innovative case allows the user to open the deck past 90 degrees for easier maneuverability.
All the color chips are matched in R-M® ONYX HDTM and Glasurit® 90-LineTM to ensure the best reproduction possible. COLOR-MAXmobile2 is an accurate, inexpensive and powerful tool that will improve performance and save bodyshops and car enthusiasts time with the first use and everyday after that,” said Vitor Margaronis, Marketing Director, Coatings Solutions, North America.
For more information about BASF’s COLOR-MAXmobile2 contact the Color Information Customer service representatives at 1-800-758-BASF (2273).
To learn about BASF refinish products visit us at: www.basfrefinish.com.
Achieve Flawless Results In The Cold Season: Practical Tips From Standox®
Written by Staff
Athletes warm up a little more before competition on colder days. Motorists know that engine oil becomes thicker in the winter cold. Things are not all that different with clearcoats and hardeners, which also tend to become more viscous during the cold season if not stored properly.
Paint material should have a temperature of 68°F (20°C) to 77°F (25°C) for spraying, as this ensures the best reaction between the clearcoat and the hardener. For chemical reactions to run smoothly, warm conditions are much better than cold. This is the reason why you heat up a low bake oven for drying clearcoat. It is virtually impossible to achieve perfect surface results with cold paint materials, because it will inevitably produce flaws.
The same applies to the substrates. Care should be taken that the vehicle body is not too cold before applying the paint. If the substrate is too cold, this will have an adverse impact on the flow and the surface finish.
To ensure consistent quality, the labs at Standox® test everything under standardized conditions. The same is true of our production department, which delivers our clearcoats with a defined viscosity. Standox® knows that body shops cannot always guarantee the same perfect conditions as our labs. While Standox® products are relatively adaptable, certain minimum conditions must be ensured to avoid flaws. Processing and storage temperature of 68°F (20°C) is ideal.
If the product appears to be too viscous, although you have mixed it correctly; you should check the temperature of the material. In many cases, it is too cold. Adding thinner in order to reduce the viscosity is not the right solution. This is not only bad for the environment and your wallet, but will also cause flaws such as orange peel. Adding more coats to achieve a smooth flow will do even more harm, as excessive coats may lead to blisters and sagging.
Standox® is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of automotive refinishing paints. The company, headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, offers innovative and environmentally compatible product systems worldwide. Standox® seeks to build long-term relationships with its customers based on premium product quality and high levels of practical support. Technical approvals from all major manufacturers reflect the company’s position as a leading partner to the automotive industry. As such, the Standox® brand gives professional refinishers the assurance of excellent results. For more information, visit standoxna.com.
New Spies Hecker® Permasolid® Low VOC Clear Coat 8098 The Easy-To-Apply, Low VOC Solution For Outstanding Gloss
Written by StaffSpies Hecker® is announced October 25 the introduction of Permasolid® Low VOC Clear Coat 8098, a low VOC finish from the Spies Hecker® “2K-Acryl-System.” Easy to apply and buff, this clear coat is designed to deliver excellent results over solventborne and waterborne base coats.
Permasolid® Low VOC Clear Coat 8098 is a reliable choice delivering excellent vertical stability and outstanding gloss. It features very good overspray melt in and can be sprayed in a 1½ coat process or in 2 coats, if desired. It is specially formulated for small to large body repairs in multiple environments, offering the opportunity to improve results in the spray booth. Less heat is required and less time is spent in the spray booth, equaling cost and time savings.
“With Permasolid® Low VOC Clear Coat 8098, shops have a 2.1 clear that is friendly to use, easy to spray and buff and offers outstanding gloss for great results,” said Debbie Curry, product manager – North America.
For more information about Permasolid® Low VOC Clear Coat 8098, visit SpiesHeckerUSA.com or call 1-888-371-3313.
GFS Announces New Paint Booth Filters, GFS WAVE Aqua Filters, Designed Specifically for Waterborne Paints
Written by StaffGlobal Finishing Solutions announced on October 20 a ground-breaking new development in paint booth filters with the introduction of the new WAVE Aqua filters. The first filter designed specifically for maximum performance with waterborne paints in automotive and industrial applications, GFS WAVE Aqua filters provide exceptional removal efficiency (99.73%), extremely low initial resistance (0.03" wg) and better depth-loading that traditional paint booth filters, which results in much more consistent airflow balance in the paint booth throughout the usable life of the filters.
WAVE Aqua filters are available exclusively from GFS, and come in standard pad sizes, as well as in multiple roll sizes. Custom sizes are also available.
GFS is a leader in providing paint finishing equipment and integration services to the Automotive Refinish, Industrial, Aerospace, and Military markets. For more information visit the WAVE Aqua website at http://www.waveaquafilters.com or contact GFS at
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New Standox® Standocryl® Clear PFC 30 Mirror-like Finish and Easy Application
Written by StaffStandox® is pleased to announce the introduction of Standocryl® Clear PFC 30, a 2.1 clear to meet the most stringent VOC regulations. Specifically designed to deliver a mirror-like finish over Standox® solventborne and waterborne basecoats, Standocryl® Clear PFC 30 is ideal for all types of jobs.
Using a continuous 1.5 application process, Standocryl® Clear PFC 30 is a quality-focused clearcoat that is easy to use and provides a high-gloss finish and excellent overnight distinctness of image (DOI). If desired, it is also versatile enough to allow refinishers to use a 2-coat application process.
Standocryl® Clear PFC 30 is easy to mix and spray—even in high heat conditions. It melts in well and lays down smoothly enabling painters to achieve excellent results.
“Collision Centers looking for a clear that meets the most stringent VOC regulations will discover that the new Standocryl® Clear PFC 30 not only helps them meet environmental requirements, it also helps to ensure satisfaction for the most discerning customers,” said Keith Sena, brand manager. “That’s because it is a quality-focused clear that delivers a superior mirror-like finish.”
For more information about Standocryl® Clear PFC 30, visit standoxna.com or call 1-800-551-9296.
Chief™ Automotive Technologies is offering its best pricing of the year as part of a full menu of show specials that start now and extend through NACE 2011 in Orlando next week (Oct. 5-8, 2011). The company is offering special pricing and free gifts for a wide range of Chief and Chassis Liner™ frame machines, Chief computerized measuring systems and Elektron® resistance welders.
Contact your local Chief distributor or come to Chief NACE booth #N803 to take advantage of the following offers:
· Pulling. Get special pricing on a 22-foot Goliath®, 20-foot Impulse® E-VHT or 20-foot Titan® 360 frame machine, with even greater savings available when combined with a Chief computerized measuring system. Plus, choose 12 months interest-free financing (with approved credit) or a free Helios 220 induction heater (while supplies last).
· Computerized Measuring. Buy a new Velocity® or Velocity Max computerized measuring system at a low show price and get an even better deal when combined with a full-size Chief frame rack. Plus, choose 12 months interest-free financing (with approved credit) or get the first year of specifications for just $1 (regularly priced at $999).
· Entry-Level Measuring. Order a new Vector® computerized measuring system with special pricing and receive 12 months interest-free financing (with approved credit).
· Truck Package. Buy a Chassis Liner Truck ’N Revolution™ frame machine and any Chief computerized measuring system (Vector, Velocity or Velocity Max), and get show pricing on the measuring system plus a choice of 12 months interest-free financing (with approved credit), one of year of specifications for $1 (a $999 value) or show pricing on the Chassis Liner rack.
· Resistance Welders. Contact your local Elektron distributor or visit Chief booth #N803 booth or Elektron booth #N403 for special show pricing.
The Chief Titan and E-VHT pulling systems will be on display in Chief booth #N803, along with Chief computerized measuring systems, the Chassis Liner Lift ’N Rack Pro™ and a full line of Elektron resistance welders. Just a few steps down the aisle, Elektron booth #N403 will feature Elektron welders, including live demonstrations, and the new Chief EZ Liner™ Express.
For more information about the full line of collision repair equipment available from Chief, contact your local distributor, visit www.chiefautomotive.com or call 877-644-1044. For more information about Elektron products, contact your local distributor, visit www.elektron-bremen.com or call 855-932-WELD (9353). To register for NACE, visit www.naceexpo.com. Chief and Elektron are also active on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes New Elegance™ Clearcoat Approved on a Global Basis by Chrysler
Written by StaffChrysler has approved new 1100755 Elegance™ clearcoat from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes (SWAF) on a global basis. Having undergone extensive certification, the clearcoat meets the Chrysler PF-10537 standard that the company sets to assure that vehicles repaired at its dealerships use the highest quality automotive refinish products.
Designed for force-dry/booth applications, Elegance clearcoat offers the ultimate in gloss for high-end refinishing. It provides excellent application properties and buffability, all while delivering a superior appearance. It is recommended for use on multi-panel repairs or overall finishing.
“Elegance clearcoat is a premium clearcoat solution and we’re pleased that Chrysler has recognized the product on a global basis,” said Jason Crager, SWAF OEM Business Development Manager. “We believe Sherwin-Williams offers some of the fastest and highest quality clearcoats, including our HPC15 and HPC21 products, which help collision centers to increase productivity and profitability while saving energy costs.
For more information on the premium Elegance clearcoat, visit www.sherwin-automotive.com or call 1-800-SWULTRA (1-800-798-5872).
