April 15, 2025
A NEW WAVE
AkzoNobel Vehicle Refinish North America has introduced a new generation waterborne basecoat, designed to enhance sustainability and improve bodyshop productivity. This new basecoat—Autowave Optima—is said to help achieve up to 50 percent faster processing times compared to conventional basecoat application methods. The new technology has been tested at five Canadian collision centres, said Fred Daoust, country manager for AkzoNobel’s Canadian operations.
