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March 12, 2010

Sunkiss Allows Fast Infrared Curing

 

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

Dedoes Quest Air Amplifier

 


The proper amount of air movement is a crucial factor in reducing dry time of water based refinish products. This is why Dedoes has introduced the new Quest Air Amplifier. This simple... [Full story]

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

January 29, 2010

Ultra eco-friendly cleaning

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

LS400 Spray Gun

   

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

Safe Rust Remover

   

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

Transtar Adhesion Promoter

 

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

SEM Launches New Fill Blanks

   

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

New TEKNA Spray Gun

   

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...
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June 25, 2009

New Transtar Aerosol Coatings

 

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

 

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

Pop Nut Tool Kit

 

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

 

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

 

Kimberly-Clark’s new line of low-lint cleaning and protection products help autobody repair shops. The bundle features:... [Full story]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 15, 2009

SEM Inter-Coat Clear

 

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

 

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


 

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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May 1, 2009

Mini ID Refrigerant Identifier for R134a

 

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

New Refrigerant Identifier

 

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

Cartar Mobile Lift

 

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...
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February 20, 2009

AkzoNobel Mixit Pro

 

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

 

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

 

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...
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February 4, 2009

Quantum 1 Body Filler

 

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]