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Dynamic Mixing System from 3M is a high-tech tool for applying filler and glaze. This system mixes the material and hardener in the nozzle to deliver the best formulation. The design allows professionals to dispense the filler when they want it at the touch of a trigger...[Full story] |
September 27, 2010
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To repair vehicle scratches, look no further than PlastiKote’s all-in-one scratch repair kit. This kit features new and improved, specially-formulated automotive paint, primer and clear coat that will give you professional results...[Full story] |
September 22, 2010
PPG Automotive Refinish Easy Blend System
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The Aquabase Plus from PPG's Nexa Autocolor line offers collision centres a trouble-free route to conversion, according to the company. This highly-compact system is easy to use, requires no special additives, features a complete range of non-stir toners, and is very simple to blend, the company adds...[Full story] |
September 14, 2010
SEM Versatile Two-Component Sealer
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This heavy bodied Black Seam Sealer (40377) is for sealing interior or exterior seams, joints and voids. 40377 stays flexible, will not shrink or crack and is paintable in 60 minutes!...[Full story] |
August 4, 2010
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FACTORY PACK Exterior Basecoat Color Colour is an automotive grade urethane basecoat packaged in a convenient aerosol can. The cans feature a unique valve and tip combination to provide a professional spray pattern for spray gun-like results. FACTORY PACK colors colours have been matched to OEM standards...[Full story] |
July 7, 2010
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Stop rust with Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator - Paint Over Rust. The product helps remove any loose rust and wax, oil or grease. Brush Rust Encapsulator on (if you prefer, thin up to 20 percent with lacquer thinner and spray). It seals and stops rust and corrosion from spreading. Use over or under body fillers...[Full story] |
June 21, 2010
WIZARDS® Introduces BENDI-BACKER™ Advanced Technology Backing Plate
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WIZARDS® Products introduces: BENDI-BACKER™, a revolutionary backing plate for high-speed/rotary buffers. The BENDI-BACKER™ features super safe FLEX technology which allows it to easily mold to contours and style lines. This significantly decreases the risk of spot heating and burn-through when buffing. The BENDI-BACKER™ has an easy to line-up Velcro® backing that eliminates pad wobble. Fits 7”-9” pads and standard buffers with 5/8” shaft.[Full story] |
June 17, 2010
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Kirker Automotive Finishes introduces EC325 Matte Urethane Clearcoat that dries to an even, smooth matte finish, making it an ideal choice for custom refinish and other applications where a reduced sheen is required. This user-friendly clearcoat flows and levels nicely, featuring superior clarity and minimal color distortion compared with low-gloss clears from other manufacturers. It also provides superior protection against weathering, stone chips and chemicals, as well as UV rays. It also has superior scratch and chip resistance. [Full story] |
April 15, 2010
Advanced Automotive Paint Protection Coating System
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Creative Material Technologies introduced CrystalEdge—a technologically advanced, liquid applied, clear paint protection coating system. Protect the front nose, rear trunk area, door edges, rocker panels, etc. on any vehicle without buying any patterns/expensive equipment... [Full story] |
March 12, 2010
Sunkiss Allows Fast Infrared Curing
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Sunkiss, a manufacturer of infrared radiation technologies that are particularly suitable for drying, fusion and polymerization, offers several portable or articulated systems that allow a complete curing of automotive coatings... [Full story] |
February 18, 2010
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January 29, 2010
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Bio Circle, a Montreal-based firm that engineers its own cleaning equipment, offers a product that is a must in environmental protection. Its new aqueous solution, now patented around the globe, safely and efficiently replaces dangerous... [Full story] |
January 26, 2010
Walter Surface Technologies Launches Air Force Af-Weld
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WALTER Surface Technologies has launched the new Air Force / AF-Weld, a revolutionary system to reduce the costs of welding operations while simultaneously minimizing the environmental impact through its unique automatic refilling spray bottle system... [Full story] |
January 5, 2010
SEM’s New Bumper Repair Material
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SEM’s new 21032 Solaray UV Bumper Repair Material is a UV-cured, non-sag compound formulated to quickly fill imperfections on automotive plastic bumpers, door panels, and other automotive plastic parts... [Full story] |
December 21, 2009
SEM’s New Solaray UV Primer-Sealer
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SEM recently launched the 21023 Solaray UV Primer-Sealer. Ideal for spot repairs, it has a curing time of only 2-4 minutes when used with the 21109 UV Curing Lamp. It also sands easily... [Full story] |
December 9, 2009
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Anest Iwata just launched the SuperNova LS400 paint spray gun. Designed by the famous Pininfarina firm, this premium gun combines superior atomization control with production speed and ergonomics... [Full story] |
September 25, 2009
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Rust Stop Canada just launched Evapo-Rust, a water-based, environmentally friendly rust remover that eliminates flash rust in 10 minutes and deep rust in hours. One gallon removes rust from up to 300 lb, or approximately 20 sq. ft. of rusted steel... [Full story] |
September 17, 2009
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Transtar has launched its new Mul-TIE Adhesion Promoter, a product that greatly enhances the adhesion, appearance, and durability of almost any type of automotive finish. It can be used under primers... [Full story] |
August 24, 2009
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SEM’s new Custom Fill aerosols for solvent borne paints (61993) and waterborne paints (62003) are especially useful for small parts, motorcycle refinishing, and touch up painting. Their cans feature a new... [Full story] |
July 3, 2009
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The new high efficiency TEKNA spray gun from DeVilbiss features the 7E7 air cap, which can atomize the toughest clears and therefore helps produce perfect, slick finishes... |
June 25, 2009
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Transtar has added two new Trim Black aerosol products to its 2 in 1 Body-Tec line. The Matte Trim Black (#4643) and Gloss Trim Black (#4663) are tough, fast drying, flexible polymer coatings designed... [Full story] |
June 17, 2009
Motor Guard New Sanding Blocks
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Motor Guard has launched a new Sanding Block Assortment. The AP-3 kit contains 8 blocks, all of different grips, sizes and shapes, which makes it ideal for... [Full story] |
June 10, 2009
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The new ergonomic Emhart’s Pop Nut Tool Kit comes in two models. The imperial system kit (P/N PNT110-I-KIT) contains a 190 piece assortment of 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32 and... [Full story] |
June 4, 2009
Innovative Spray Gun from AkzoNobel
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AkzoNobel launched a new automotive spray gun, which can paint and cure at the same time. The UV LED spray gun ensures a nearly instant cure of the company’s Sikkens Autoclear... [Full story] |
June 1, 2009
Waterborne-Compatible Automotive Paint Prep Products
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Kimberly-Clark’s new line of low-lint cleaning and protection products help autobody repair shops. The bundle features:... [Full story] |
May 15, 2009
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SEM’s new 10003 ART SEAL is a spray inter-coat clear designed to protect COLOR HORIZON artwork, graphics, striping or initial basecoat in a multi-layer custom application. It enables the painter to... [Full story] |
May 13 2009
Technology Update
Mitchell Road Show in Gatineau
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Over 75 collision repairers gathered to see the new Mitchell Content Concierge Service at the Mitchell Road Show in Gatineau, Quebec on October 7. The event’s speakers provided a look at the future of the collision repair industry and computer technology... [Full story] |
May 13 2009
For safe collision repairs
Upper Body Measuring System
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These days, owning a measuring system to validate the accuracy of pulls carried out using a bench rack, or any other critical repairs for that matter, has become a necessity. The times when checking reference points using a unidimensional ruler or a simple measuring tape are long gone and highly questionable because of tighter manufacturing tolerances. |
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Mini ID Refrigerant Identifier for R134a
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The new, low cost Ntron Mini ID Refrigerant Identifier helps you verify the presence and quality of R134a refrigerant in vehicle air conditioning systems, so you can help avoid potential damage... [Full story] |
April 22, 2009
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The best defense against unknown refrigerant and the risks associated with unknown refrigerant is a refrigerant identifier. With the new Robinair 16009 DiscovR 134a refrigerant identifier you can... [Full story] |
April 9, 2009
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Made in Australia and distributed in Canada by AUTOtraction, the Cartar mobile lift will save you precious time to move cars in the workshop. An innovative air system... |
February 20, 2009
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AkzoNobel announces the completion of Mixit Pro, the third phase of its newest suite of innovative colour tools for the collision repair industry... [Full story] |
February 17, 2009
New sanding and polishing disks and rolls from Norton
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Officially unveiled at the last 2008 NACE exposition, Chief’s Kahuna is a “design based repair” lift/pulling system that will improve collision centre efficiency and profitability. [Full story] |
February 6, 2009
New sanding and polishing disks and rolls from Norton
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Norton’s new Dry Ice polisher kit is ideal for finish work requiring a lasting abrasive that generates no heat. Thanks to Norton SG ceramic particle patented technology... |
February 4, 2009
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Evercoat introduces Quantum 1, a body filler designed to save you time and money. Actually, you don’t need to use multiple products to repair single panels. Just apply Quantum 1... [Full story] |
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