Blend Brief: Blend study results reviewed by information providers, says SCRS
Palm Springs, California — The Society of Collision Repair Specialists’ (SCRS) recent blend study is making estimating system providers “reevaluate” the numbers they’ve been reporting, SCRS executive director Aaron Schulenberg told attendees at last week’s board meeting. The study results, first released Nov. 1, showed blending took 31.59 percent longer than a full refinish–not 50 […]
White to E4: ‘World’s whitest’ paint now thin enough to coat cars
Toronto, Ontario – Scientists from Purdue University have a gift to the world of automotive painters–a paint so white that objects coated in it appear as a solid shape, and thin enough to coat anything from Fords to spacecraft. This paint was first developed in 2021 by Purdue University scientists as a counterpart to VantaBlack, […]
Fresh Looks: GMC unveils three new exterior tints for 2023 Sierra lineup
Toronto, Ontario — GMC has announced three more reasons to get excited about the 2023 GMC Sierra, as the automaker lifted the veil on three exterior paint colours to be added to the popular pickup’s palette. Painters and refinishers can expect to see Sierras sporting new Sterling Metallic, Volcanic Red Tintcoat or Deep Bronze Metallic […]
The Finnish Finish: Auli Parviainen of Car-Rep talks spray paint and sustainability at SEMA 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — In a one-on-one chat on the SEMA 2022 show floor, managing director of Car-Rep Auli Parviainen walked Collision Repair through how the company’s new two-component product delivers a superior spray while minimizing waste, thanks to its unlimited potlife, as well as how environmental sustainability plays into to the Car-Rep culture.
Put to the Test: Albertan earns Medallion of Excellence at WorldSkills car painting competition
Silkeborg, Denmark — After months of training and international travel, the WorldSkills car painting competition held in Silkeborg, Denmark is officially a wrap, as Canadian rising star Dorien Lozeau returns with a Medallion of Excellence for his performance. The young painter based out of CSN Black Ace in St. Paul, Alta., and former Bodyworx Professional […]
Go Forth to Battle: Deadline to enter SEMA Battle of the Builders one month out
Las Vegas, Nevada — Calling all would-be vehicle builders, the window for you to prove your skills on the industry’s biggest stage is closing quickly, as the deadline to apply for the SEMA Show 2022 Battle of the Builders Competition looms less than one month away. Back for what is sure to be another exciting […]
Apprentice Allowance: Government invests $21 million to open 2,100 apprenticeship positions in B.C.
Victoria, British Columbia — In a win for the Canadian skilled trades sector at-large, the ministry of employment and social development announced on Wednesday that a $21 million investment earmarked for the Construction Industry Apprenticeship Program will help at least 2,100 British Columbia-based apprentices earn their red seal certification over the next two years. The […]
The Foose is Loose: Chip Foose named official artist of 2022 SEMA Show
Las Vegas, Nevada — Automotive industry legend Chip Foose has been named as the official artist of SEMA 2022, organizers announced Thursday. Foose has been tasked with establishing the aesthetic theme of this year’s event and will provide the vision for how SEMA plans to transform the space of the Las Vegas Convention Centre, leading […]
Swedish Success: ABB announces world’s first art car painted entirely by a robot
Västerås, Sweden – Move over artists, the robots may be coming for your jobs, too. According to ABB Robotics, one of the company’s robots has successfully painted a car with artistic designs in less than 30 minutes. A mechanized arm with an advanced print jet mechanism, ABB’s IRB 5500 industrial robot successfully painted a replica […]
Captains of Coatings: BASF earns supplier award from GM for new clearcoat formula
Toronto, Ontario — BASF’s coatings division has been recognized by General Motors as one of this year’s Overdrive Award winners at the 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Phoenix, Ariz. As one of 31 companies to be honoured with the award, BASF was shown to demonstrate notable achievement in the areas of […]
