Extra Charges: Little evidence to support electronic rust protection, despite high install costs, report says
Toronto, Ontario — With Canadian drivers doing all they can to keep their vehicles on the road and avoid today’s precarious buying market, many are looking to the aftermarket for products to bolster their ride’s lifespan, as a recent report from CTV News shone a light on one particularly contentious piece of equipment. Jennifer Capel […]
Simpler Solutions: Mike Ramis of GFS on revamping the world of refinishing, from the SEMA Show floor
Las Vegas, Nevada — Collision Repair crossed paths with Mike Ramis, v-p of auto refinishing for Global Finishing Solutions, on the SEMA Show floor this year, where he delved deep into the many new and exciting pieces of technology being shown off by the company, all of which are promised to do wonders for improving […]
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.
Paint Perfection: Mazda unveils Artisan Red Premium paint, fourth of Takuminuri line
Toronto, Ontario — Those out there who consider themselves automotive artists have a new paint shade just for them, as Mazda unveiled the new Artisan Red Premium paint shade on Tuesday; the fourth of the company’s advanced Takuminuri paint line. Takuminuri, which translates as “Artisan colouring,” is Mazda’s painting technology that reproduces a precise, high-quality […]
Race the Rainbow: Dodge partners with CGDetroit to offer multi-colour Challenger wraps
Toronto, Ontario — Looking for a fresh look for your Dodge Challenger but can’t decide on a colour? A new partnership between the OEM and a Detroit customs shop will allow the truly indecisive driver wrap their muscle machine in up to 14 different colours. Dodge has partnered up with CGDetroit to produce custom wraps […]
Secure the Bag: Rexall Solutions to unveil Rex-Allbag, reusable aerosol can at SEMA 2022
Toronto, Ontario — SEMA 2022 is already only a few weeks out and Rexall Solutions believes they have this year’s product spotlight in the bag—or rather, the company’s new product under the spotlight for this year is…a bag. Introducing the Rex-Allbag. This innovative new approach to aerosols changes the delivery method of your favourite spray-based […]
You, Me and Fuji: FujiSpray offer hands-on time with new guns at SEMA 2022
Las Vegas, Nevada — You can’t quite tell how you’ll like a particular spray gun until you’ve got it in your hands. Painters the industry over know this—and that is why FujiSpray is giving attendees to this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas the opportunity to take their vast lineup of guns for a spin […]
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 […]
Earl’s Reign: Jeep adds two new paint colours for 2023 Wrangler
Toronto, Ontario — A pair of new hues are joining the 2023 Jeep Wrangler’s colour palette this year: Reign, a royal purple tone, and Earl, which Jeep describes as grey with “hints of aquamarine.” The OEM has only released a single photo of these colours, though Reign will be available for only a limited time […]
