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Tag: paint booth
Collision Repair
Refinishers Reach New Heights: The Paris 2024 Olympic flame cauldron has a collision repair connection
Paris, France — Those who have tuned in to coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games may have noticed the gleaming hot air balloon floating over the city, housing the Olympic flame. But did you know the vessel for the ancient fire bears a connection to our industry? Last week, BASF shared that its customer […]
August 9, 2024
Auto Insurance
From Your Toolbox: B.C. car builder shares gift wrapping hack using prime masking paper
Victoria, British Columbia — Is Christmas breaking the bank this year? Looking to spend a little less on gift wrap that’ll be tossed by noon on Christmas day? Look no further than your own materials supply—prime masking paper makes an easy, cheap and customizable alternative. Chelsie Lesnoski, a former Bodyworx Cover star and co-owner of […]
December 19, 2022
Collision Repair
Axalta’s Eye: White continues to top Global Automotive Color Popularity, but gray makes gains
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania — If you bought a grey vehicle in the last year thinking you’d stand out from the typical black or white-coated car, we’ve got some bad news for you. Axalta released its 69th annual Global Automotive Color Popularity Report, revealing the majority of cars on today’s roads are white (35 percent), black […]
December 21, 2021
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TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR PAINT BOOTH
When was the last time you did a deep-clean? Story by BIANCA MATTIOZZI Les Heshka, the manager of Manitoba’s Eastside Collision Repairs knows dirt is a painter’s worst enemy. Rod Katchuck, the head painter at Bergen’s Auto Repair in Saskatchewan, says you can only rely on a clean booth to put out a clean […]
October 7, 2021
Products
GFS’s new Ultra XL paint booth
Toronto, Ontario — June 18, 2018 — Global Finishing Solutions is making a big statement with the release of its Ultra XL paint booth. The Ultra XL, a product from the Ultra paint booth line, features a three-and-a-half metre tall ceiling that is ideal for painting sprinter vans, commercial vehicles and full-sized pickups. […]
June 15, 2018
Products
RBL Products launches new Tacky Netting
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — May 14, 2018 — RBL Products has released Tacky Netting, a new line of paint booth netting. “You will immediately notice a difference with a cleaner paint job with a netting product capable of trapping both dirt and overspray,” said the company in a statement. The netting […]
May 14, 2018
Collision Repair
Manitoba high school scores a new paint booth through provincial funding
Brandon, Manitoba — February 22, 2017 — One Manitoba high school received a big boost to its autobody program recently. Manitoba’s Education Minister, Ian Wishart, has announced a total $1.5 million in funding for skills training in Manitoba schools. The collision repair program at Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School in Brandon will get almost a […]
February 22, 2017
Collision Repair
Walmec launches SuperStar Filter
Mazeppa, Minnesota — February 17, 2017 — Walmec North America has introduced the .01 Micron SuperStar Filter, designed to provide clean, dry, compressed air resulting in the removal of any vapours and contaminates down to .01 micron. The .01 Micron SuperStar Filter is a four stage filtration system that has a .01 micron rating, with […]
February 19, 2017
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