High Tech Hunter: Hunter Engineering showcases Ultimate ADAS calibrations for Honda, Acura at Ontario HQ
Toronto, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine was invited to Hunter Engineering’s Canadian headquarters in Aurora, Ontario, last week to witness a demonstration of the new Ultimate ADAS technology—which is said to be capable of solving three calibrations in under ten minutes. At the start of his demo, Jon Donato of Hunter Engineering stressed that using […]
Small but Powerful: asTech to unveil Mini scan tool at SEMA, ahead of official 2023 launch
Las Vegas, Nevada — A new product from Repairify subsidiary asTech promises to deliver big results in a small package, with the new asTech Mini diagnostic scanning device set to be debut at the SEMA show next week. When paired with asTech’s companion mobile app, the Bluetooth-enabled OBD II scanning solution packages the functionality of […]
Product Report: SATA’s newest spray gun design, True Soul
Toronto, Ontario — SATA’s latest spray gun design, the new SATAjet X 5500 True Soul is an awe-inspiring choice for Fall, with its wild, beautiful and vivid design. Colourful, fanciful motifs such as dragons, female beauties, exotic fish, eagles or a skull adorn, among other things, the True Soul touts a design by American airbrush […]
Product Report: Arslan Automotive announces availability of new Accuweld Arc Dent Puller system
Pointe Clare, Quebec — Arslan Automotive is pleased to announce that as of July 30, the company is able to ship the new Accuweld Arc Dent Puller system (#60-TM750FK). According to the company, the Accuweld Arc Dent Puller system is a high-end synergic welder with programs dedicated to both aluminum and steel and is capable […]
Film of the Future: AkzoNobel develops technology allowing automakers to hide radar sensors behind decorative parts, instead of solid metal
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel has developed a new film product that allows automakers to hide radar sensors behind decorative metallic parts, instead of solid metal. The company says its radar-transparent bright film means automakers no longer have to worry about hiding sensors behind a solid piece of metal, which can block the signals of safety […]
To Refinity and Beyond: BASF to launch Refinity, an all-new, cloud-based digital platform for collision repair
Toronto, Ontario — BASF’s Coatings division recently announced the launch Refinity, a new, cloud-based, digital platform for its body shop customers all over the world. Refinity will provide customers with a seamless digital experience designed to drive efficiency in the areas of colour, business, training and support solutions, says the company. The platform will also […]
Tough Turban: Alternative helmet in the works for Sikh motorcyclists
Toronto, Ontario – Pfaff Harley-Davidson, along with Zulu Alpha Kilo, and Spark Innovations are developing an alternative to the traditional motorcycle helmet called ‘Tough Turban’. This new design will help to protect Sikh motorcycle riders that, because of their turban, cannot wear a helmet. All 10 provinces and three territories in Canada require anyone driving […]
Product Report: PPG introduces Waterborne Low-Gloss Clearcoat System
Strongsville, Ohio — Earlier this week PPG announced the release of their new waterborne low-gloss clearcoat system. The 2.1 Low VOC Matte and Semi-Gloss Clearcoats is intended to be used with the ENVIROBASE® High-Performance basecoat system and is available in the United States and Canada. The system consists of two premium-quality 2K acrylic urethane clears […]
Tape Thing: Polyvance to offer 6480 Two-Inch Wide Magnetic Tape Spool
Toronto, 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 […]
Product Report: Polyvance releases UV Quick Patch
Rainsville, 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 […]
