Coat with COLAD: Carl Garcia talks SEMA experience, company focus

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November 22, 2022

Collision Repair met up with the coatings crew at COLAD to see what new spray equipment the company had to show attendees. Check out what Carl Garcia had to show our editor–from paint suits to brand-new tech.

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