Tag: auto refinishing

Collision Repair

LINQ’d Up: PPG introduces PPG LINQ Colour software and PPG MAGICBOX for the refinish industry

Pennsylvania, United States – PPG has announced its PPG LINQ™ Color software and the PPG MAGICBOX™ body shop assistant for smarter wireless mixing in automotive repair shops. The advanced tools are the latest components of the PPG LINQ end-to-end digital solution for the global refinish industry that provides productivity and sustainability improvement for body shops. […]

September 1, 2023

Products

A Lasting Legacy: AkzoNobel unveils mural at new Pontiac Transportation Museum

Pontiac, Michigan — It is not often that a company gets an opportunity to make a literal impression on history, but AkzoNobel has earned such an honour with the unveiling of a new mural at the new Pontiac Transportation Museum in Michigan. AkzoNobel, a fixture in the historic Pontiac, Mich. auto industry since as far […]

July 6, 2023

Painting

Medal Meeting: Sask Polytech pulls in 29 medals at recent provincial skills competition

Photo by Skills Canada Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The Saskatchewan automotive skilled trades community showed up in force in late April for the 2023 SkillsCanada Saskatchewan Provincial Competition, held mainly at SaskPolytech’s Saskatoon Idylwyld campus. The prolific trades school itself saw 29 of its own students win medals at this year’s competition, in addition to […]

May 18, 2023

Painting

Skills and Grills: SATA BBQ kit promotion kicks off next Tuesday

Toronto, Ontario — Open the bay doors and bask in the warming springtime weather, as SATA unveils a limited edition offering aimed at both paint masters in the booth, and grillmasters in the pit. The SATA BBQ Kit promotion officially kicks off next Tuesday, when every purchase of a new SATAjet X 5500 spray gun […]

April 4, 2023

Products

Notes from Nissan: Nissan updates position on Ariya bumper refinishing procedure

Toronto, Ontario — Attention auto refinishers, Nissan North America has released an updated position statement concerning the refinishing procedures for the Nissan Ariya, including a comprehensive list of do’s and don’ts for repainting the popular electric crossover’s bumper. Nissan is reminding technicians to take special care when refinishing near areas with “damage in the side […]

December 12, 2022

Collision Repair

A Spot of Paint: Jeep introduces ‘Earl’ grey paint to Gladiator lineup

Toronto, Ontario — Put the kettle on and let the latest exterior paint shade for the Jeep Gladiator soothe all your worries away, as the automaker recently unveiled the “Earl” grey tint for the popular offroad pickup. Jeep calls this new option for the 2023 Gladiator “a bold shade of grey with hints of aquamarine,” […]

November 30, 2022

Products

Simpler Solutions: Mike Ramis of GFS on revamping the world of refinishing, from the SEMA Show floor

Las Vegas, Nevada — Collision Repair crossed paths with Mike Ramis, v-p of auto refinishing for Global Finishing Solutions, on the SEMA Show floor this year, where he delved deep into the many new and exciting pieces of technology being shown off by the company, all of which are promised to do wonders for improving […]

November 21, 2022

Collision Repair

Dealing with Defects: Axalta launches video series on common refinishing challenges

Toronto, Ontario — Do you have burning questions about some of the nitty-gritty details of automotive refinishing, because automotive coatings developer Axalta is aiming to provide some answers, as part of the company’s “Global Paint Defects Series” on Youtube. Axalta’s ongoing online series tackles some of the most common challenges faced by automotive refinishers at […]

March 7, 2022

Painting

Setting the Pace: PPG named official supplier of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, NTT INDYCAR SERIES

Indianapolis, Indiana — PPG has yet again been named official paint and finishing supplier of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. “We are excited to continue and further expand our relationship with racing and specifically with the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” said PPG chairman and CEO Michael McGarry.  “PPG paints, coatings […]

December 13, 2021

Collision Repair

Stuck on Success: Keco Glue Pull Repair System claims Best New Product Award

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November 3, 2021

Training

It Takes a Village: N.L. bodyshop bands together to fix up car for 18-year-old tech

Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland — The best bodyshops can become like an extended family to their employees and CSN Precision Collision Automotive is no exception, as the team at the Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L. bodyshop banded together to give a very special gift to a young technician. Eighteen-year-old Logan LeDrew started working at the shop in 2019 […]

October 26, 2021

Painting

There the Hoods At: FinishMaster releases Hoodmaster 2021 finalists

Toronto, Ontario — Canadian talent continues to make its mark on the auto industry as Stratford, Ont.’s Josh Dobson came away with second prize in the pinstriping category at FinishMaster’s Hoodmaster 2021 painting competition. The Ontario-based product specialist for Axalta earned his spot near the top of the pile for his impressive “Frozen” pinstriped mini […]

October 25, 2021