Kurt Lammon

President, Polyvance

Kurt Lammon, president of Polyvance since 1995, has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in material science. He has been focused on developing and manufacturing products to help auto body technicians and DIY-ers repair damaged plastic parts. Polyvance has specialized in plastic repair products since 1981. The company was founded as Urethane Supply Company by Jim Sparks who invented the original airless plastic welder to repair the thermoset polyurethane bumpers that were popular in the '70s and '80s. Since that time, the company has introduced several innovations, including the Uni-Weld FiberFlex universal welding rod, Bumper & Cladding Coat Adhesion Primer, and the Nitro-Fuzer nitrogen plastic welding system. Polyvance is an I-CAR Sustaining Partner and provides several hands-on and virtual training courses on plastic repair and refinishing. 

American Honda Motor Co.
The Honda Accord has a standalone sensor in the lower grille.
A bit of education is all that’s needed to dispel some of the fear and trepidation around the relationship between plastic repair and ADAS sensors.
April 4, 2023
Courtesy of Polyvance
When welding, melt both the base material and the welding rod at the same time while applying a slight downward pressure on the rod to fuse the two materials together as you make your pass.
With supply chain issues and the cost of replacement headlights, repairing headlight mounting tabs can often create a better outcome for the shop, vehicle owner, and bill payer...
Dec. 1, 2022
Volvo
This diagram of a Volvo bumper shows where sensors are located (dotted-line rectangles) and the area for which the OEM prohibits repair/refinish to prevent interference with their signal.
When considering a plastic repair on a bumper fascia with radar-based sensors mounted behind, first follow the OEM procedures, and if those aren’t clear, stay away from the sensors...
March 22, 2022
Polyurethane bumpers are usually expensive and thus present a great repair opportunity.
Aug. 19, 2016