Right Fit: Bentley Motors, Ford turn toward 3D printing for parts, accessories
Toronto, Ontario — Both Bentley Motors and Ford Motor Co. made 3D-printing announcements this week, with the former announcing its exploration in 3D printed vehicle components, down to powertrains, and Ford releasing open-source files for customized interior accessories. Bentley’s announcement came alongside an investment in the automaker’s additive manufacturing (AM) capacity at its Crewe, England, factory, […]
PPG offers custom painting classes
Strongsville, Ohio — September 19, 2017 — Got a custom itch? PPG has announced its schedule of custom painting classes for the remainder of the 2017 calendar year. According to PPG, the courses are designed to help paint technicians use PPG products to bring their imaginations to life and create one-of-a-kind paint schemes for custom […]
360 Fabrication to carry House of Kolor products
Abbotsford, British Columbia — June 22, 2017 — In the custom automotive world, there is likely no bigger brand than the legendary House of Kolor. The company, founded in 1956 by Jon Kosmoski, is often held up as the pinnacle of automotive paint for collectors. Equally as legendary is House of Kolor’s rigorous vetting process, which […]
AkzoNobel and Dave Kindig collaborate on new paint line
By Barett Poley Las Vegas, Nevada — January 31, 2017 — A year in the making, SEMA 2017 will play host to the reveal of a paint line collaboration between AkzoNobel and famed custom car builder Dave Kindig, host of “Bitchin’ Rides” on Discovery’s Velocity Channel. The paint line is a ground-breaker for AkzoNobel, as […]
House of Kolor introduces new limited edition colours
Minneapolis, Minnesota — April 21, 2016 — Want the look and depth of a candy, without spending too much time? According to House of Kolor by Valspar, the company’s latest product launch has got you covered. The company has announced eight new products, including four limited edition colours that debuted at SEMA in Las Vegas. […]
Motorama brings gearheads out of hibernation
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — March 22, 2016 — This year’s Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo wrapped up recently at the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The event was another great success, according to the founder and President of Ink & Iron Automotive, Hilary Noack. “It was really good. It was a good […]
Valspar-painted truck takes ‘Outstanding Paint’ at Autorama Detroit
Minneapolis, Minnesota — March 11, 2016 — Valspar Automotive has announced that Vescio’s Customizing and Restorations in Rogers, Minnesota, has won “Outstanding Paint” at Autorama Detroit 2016 with its 1947 Ford pickup truck. The vehicle is finished exclusively with Valspar Refinish products. The big farm truck with a wood box was in a state of […]
Ink & Iron preps ’63 Lincoln for Canadian International AutoShow
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — January 13, 2016 — It’s that time of year again, when the industry starts ramping up for the auto shows coming to your local convention centre. In Toronto, GTA residents are getting ready for the Canadian International AutoShow, occurring February 12 to 21 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This […]
XPEL introduces paint-infused ULTIMATE Colour paint protection film
San Antonio, Texas — November 30, 2015 — XPEL has introduced ULTIMATE Colour, a new colour film technology that the company says combines the durability of advanced ULTIMATE paint protection film with the vibrancy and luster of automotive paint. XPEL ULTIMATE Colour film is available in gloss white, gloss black and matte black. A statement […]
BASF-painted cars take multiple accolades
Southfield, Michigan — November 23, 2015 — The show’s over, but the awards and announcements continue. Numerous vehicles featuring paint from BASF’s Glasurit and R-M product lines received awards and industry recognition at the 2015 SEMA Show. “It’s an honour for our paint brands to receive recognition at SEMA and be used by some of […]
