PolyvanceRainsville, AL 35986Company OverviewContact1128 Kirk RdRainsville, AL 35986USAbout PolyvanceLatest from PolyvanceTechnologyTECHNOLOGY NEWSDEFECTS-B-GONE A Toronto-based startup says it’s using tech innovations to detect slight changes in the automotive spraying process to avoid defects and reworks caused by changing colours or poor surface finishes. Mazlite’s cloud-based sensors measure assembly line spray patterns every few minutes to ensure thickness levels are correct. The device can also detect dirty nozzles […]August 2, 2023Collision RepairPlastic Perfection: Polyvance reminds users of proper temp. control for plastic weldingToronto, Ontario — Polyvance is reminding the repairers out there that “hotter is not always better” when it comes to plastic welding, as shown in a recent demonstration video from the company. The video explains that even with the proper nitrogen welder and the right plastic weld rods, too high of a temperature could weaken […]May 26, 2023WeldingPlastic Surgery: CARSTAR Canada hosts Polyvance for plastic repair training sessionHamilton, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada welcomed its members to the company’s Hamilton, Ont., headquarters in early February for an exclusive training session with Polyvance. The plastic repair training was conducted by John Wilburn, the head instructor of plastic repair and refinishing at Polyvance. The day began with a classroom learning portion, presented by Bill Davidge […]March 6, 2023EventsFore-cast for the Future: CREF golf fundraiser generates $100k for industry learningPittsburgh, Pennsylvania – The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) raised $100,000 for students and schools at the foundation’s recent 20th annual golf fundraiser. The sold-out event was held at the Edgewood Country Club in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes. Almost 150 sponsors and industry supports attended the event to raise money for […]August 10, 2022TrainingRepair Era: Polyvance to host free virtual training on plastic repair techniquesRainsville, Alabama — As parts shortages rage on and growing length-of-rentals, Polyvance will be hosting a free virtual seminar on May 26 at 11 a.m. ET, to be focused on the ins and outs of plastic repair. The broadcast will cover topics like: Benefits of textured plastic repair The process of textured plastic repair A […]May 6, 2022Collision RepairProduct Report: Polyvance Bumper Mate 3Rainsville, Alabama — Polyvance announced its new 6077 Bumper Mate 3, a multi-use work surface earlier this week. The Bumper Mate 3 features a work surface of heat-resistant, textured composite laminate over an 11-ply Baltic birch core for extreme strength and durability. The work surface features strategically-placed slots for securing workpieces to the top using […]March 18, 2022TrainingPlastic Makes Perfect: Polyvance unveils new PR-05 refinishing courseRainsville, Alabama — Polyvance has gotten some official recognition for its advancements in plastic repair education as the company’s PR-05 Texture Refinishing course was recently given I-CAR continuing education credit approval. The company said in it’s press release that the aim behind the course was to address a gap in plastic repair skills in the […]January 17, 2022Collision RepairThe Polyvance Advantage: Polyvance launches ‘Basics of Plastic Repair’ online courseToronto, Ontario — Class is in session at Polyvance University, as the automotive plastics developer launches “Basics of Plastic Repair”, a new online course aimed at addressing an expanding gap in technician training. According to Polyvance’s press release from Tuesday, “technician turnover and a general hesitancy to repair damaged plastic parts have created a need […]December 14, 2021New Product ReleasesTape Thing: Polyvance to offer 6480 Two-Inch Wide Magnetic Tape SpoolToronto, Ontario — Polyvance announced it is now offering the two-inch ‘Tape Thing’ magnetic tape spool from Collision Edge. Polyvance offers two sizes of two-inch wide aluminum tape for holding broken plastic parts together while the parts are repaired with a plastic welder or adhesive. The tape is susceptible to being damaged if dropped on […]May 14, 2021BusinessPlastic Palooza: Polyvance celebrates its 40th anniversaryPolyvance, a company that specializes in plastic repair is celebrating its 40th anniversary today. The company was founded as Urethane Supply Company by Jim Sparks in 1981.May 5, 2021New Product ReleasesProduct Report: Polyvance releases UV Quick PatchRainsville, Alabama — Earlier this week. Polyvance unveiled its newest product technology with the UV Quick Patch. Polyvance’s new 2044-3 UV Fast Patch is a self-adhesive patch that cures quickly when exposed to UV light, forming a tough, fibre-reinforced patch that will create a long-lasting, temporary, or even permanent, repair. UV Fast Patch will stick […]March 5, 2021Collision RepairProduct Report: January 23, 2021Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s Product Report, Unilite releases its all-new UV Curing Gun Kit, Polyvance unveils its 6119 Dent Driver kit and Luma III launches a fresh new site. Canada, UV got to see this: New UV Curing Gun Kit from Unilite now available in Canada Now available in Canada the new UV-Cure […]January 22, 2021HomeALL THE RAGE – New and hot products for 2021ADASTHINK For ease in ADAS calibrations Suffering from ADAS pains? This new Canadian company has you covered. The winner of SEMA360’s Best New Collision Repair and Refinish Product, adasThink is a brand-new easy-to-use tool that allows shops to pull a vehicle’s advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) and required calibrations. By analyzing pre-determined estimates, adasThink automatically pulls […]December 18, 2020Collision RepairAdvancing Polymer Repair: Polyvance introduces new Kenworth T880 hood repair kitRainsville, Alabama — Polyvance is announcing the immediate availability of its new Kenworth T880 hood repair kit. The Kenworth T880 hood is notorious for breaking where the hood support struts mount. The hood is made from a thermoset material called Metton, which is not weldable. Polyvance’s KEN T880 repair kit is much less expensive than […]December 11, 2020HomeALL THE RAGEDecember 1, 2020Latest Product & Press Release from PolyvanceProduct of the Week8203 Nitro-Fuzer plastic welderPolyvanceCONTACT POLYVANCEOctober 26, 2021Welding8002 & 8003 Nitro-Fuzer Nitrogen Plastic WelderPolyvancepolyvance.comNovember 30, 2020Tools & AccessoriesShim Jim Tab Separator ToolPolyvancepolyvance.comNovember 30, 2020
