PPG to release EC520 En-V High Production Clearcoat
Strongsville, Ohio — July 11, 2017 — PPG announced that it will soon launch its EC520 En-V High Production Clearcoat. According to PPG, this is a new innovative clearcoat designed specifically for use over Envirobase High Performance basecoat. PPG stated that the EC520 is formulated for application in all markets, including Canada, and the new […]
Creating classic tape shading effects with Mitch Lanzini
Huntington Beach, California — August 17, 2016 — You may recognize Mitch Lanzini from his appearances on over 25 episodes of the TV program Overhaulin’. The show frequently has the crew complete a custom in a single week. While Lanzini can’t recommend that sort of pace for the daily grind, he is very proud of […]
PPG introduces EC550 En-V Ultra Gloss Clearcoat
Strongsville, Ohio — June 7, 2016 — PPG has launched EC550 En-V Ultra Gloss Clearcoat, formulated specifically for use with PPG’s Envirobase High Performance waterborne basecoat. It is compliant for all refinish markets in North America. According to a statement from PPG, the new clearcoat is designed for outstanding gloss and ease of use. It […]
New paint monitor frees painters from paperwork
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — January 28, 2016 — Steve Ark first came into the industry way back in the 1970s. He started out painting custom cars, and he’s been working in the industry one way or another ever since. In his latest incarnation, he’s been working as a developer and inventor of a […]
