2010 Specialty Equipment / Services
Aluminum Wheels
NewWheel.com
Details This site provides repair shops with an online source for remanufactured OEM aluminum wheels. More than 30,000 wheels in stock are ready to ship from nine locations. All wheels go through inspection to ensure quality. NewWheel.com, an affiliate of Wheels America, does not carry aftermarket wheels.
Web newwheel.com
Phone 800.486.0931
Automotive Accessories Distributor
MITO Corp.
Details MITO is a supplier of electronic accessories for the automotive aftermarket. The company has agreements with a variety of parts suppliers, and is the exclusive distributor of auto-dimming mirrors by Gentex, and MUTH HomeLink and Turn Signal mirrors. MITO is located in Elkhart, Ind.
Web mitocorp.com
Phone 800. 433.6486
Hood Stand
Inventure Inc.
Details The aluminum hood stand allows a shop worker to remove the hood and work more comfortably on vehicle repairs. It weighs 18 lbs. making it easy to transport. The bars are completely adjustable. A second “x” brace is available for more stability and an under-hood shelf. Visit the website for details.
Web inventureinc.com
Phone 888.737.8665
Model 6500, Neutralizer AC
NRD Inc.
Details The Model 6500 is an antistatic blow-off gun that uses compressed air to remove charges and debris from plastic and rubber parts before painting. This removal helps minimize the amount of rework. It is lightweight and powered by an internal, rechargeable, lithium/polymer battery. Visit the website for details.
Web nrdinc.com
Phone 800.525.8076
Speed Wrap Film
Haldon Co.
Details When removing doors and glass, the Speed Wrap Film can be used to protect the interior of the vehicle. It is self-adhesive so it replaces the need for paper and masking tape. The film will not deteriorate during wet sanding and can be left on during the painting process. Visit the website for more details on the product.
Web crashwrap.com
Phone 888.264.3770
Starter Kit 4550
H&S Autoshot
Details This stud welder starter kit allows a shop worker to easily pull out dents with a lightweight stud gun that is easy and fast to use. The kit comes with Stud Ease Technology that allows for more accuracy during small pulls and has a sensitive trigger for one-handed operation. Visit the website for more details on the product.
Web hsautoshot.com
Phone 888.677.3798