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3M Automotive Aftermarket Division
3M Performance Spray Gun
Complex finishes require ultra-fine sand scratch profiles to avoid uneven metallic distribution.
July 3, 2024
Mario Fimbrez
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These 5 steps keep painters organized and highly productive.
June 12, 2025
PPG
PPG Spectrophotometer
More than one in five shops have billed insurers for the labor time required to set up and use a spectrophotometer, or color match camera.
May 5, 2025
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AkzoNobel's latest waterborne basecoat has been shown to provide as much as 50% faster processing times and 60% lower energy costs.
April 2, 2025
A full host of new refinish products available this year offer every shop the opportunity to add speed, increase quality, and boost revenue.
Put more dollars in your pocket this year with these hot paint products.
March 3, 2025

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The DA polisher is a much more forgiving tool than the rotary. It takes much less time to become proficient enough to get excellent results the majority of the time.
A short learning curve, high work speed, and low risk of paint damage are highlights of this technology.
Jan. 29, 2025
AIRCAT by Florida Pneumatic
HVLP Gravity Feed Spray Guns, Nos. 6900 and 6905
The AIRCAT HVLP Gravity Feed Spray Guns, Nos. 6900 and 6905, use high-volume low-pressure technology that provides high material transfer efficiency, eliminates paint waste, and...
Jan. 28, 2025
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Body filler and primer application are operations often overlooked for areas of improvement.
Jan. 2, 2025
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Avoid comebacks and improve quality and durability by selecting the proper products and following standard procedures.
Dec. 19, 2024
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Discover Digital Tools at H.C. Wilcox Technical School in Connecticut.
Dec. 16, 2024
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At less than .2 mil, the active photovoltaic surface provides almost 7,500 miles of EV charging per year under ideal conditions.
Nov. 24, 2024
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division
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The 3M Clean Sanding System is part of the company's comprehensive dust extraction solution.
Sept. 10, 2024
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PPG
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Addressing the most-asked questions about paint line studies.
Sept. 9, 2024

PPG
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The mobile quality control application is aimed at enhancing efficiency in the collision repair industry.
Aug. 30, 2024

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PPG has extended its partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), INDYCAR, and Team Penske. The agreement includes entitlement rights for the Brickyard 400 NASCAR CUP series race, which takes place at the IMS.
Agreements include entitlement rights to Brickyard 400 NASCAR CUP series race through 2029.
July 29, 2024
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The innovative technology saves body shops time and labor while reducing waste. Innovative technology saves body shops time, labor while reducing waste
July 16, 2024

3M Automotive Aftermarket Division
By placing the car to one side of the booth to allow access for only what is being painted, other parts can be loaded into the booth to be painted at the same time.
Whether it’s your processes or your equipment that need replaced, here are tips to get the most from your paint department.
June 21, 2024
Mazda
Mazda's Soul Red Crystal Metallic, code 46V, is another quad-coat finish that requires special attention.
Today’s complex finishes demand meticulous application techniques.
June 3, 2024

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The film is designed to not leave adhesive residue after removal.
March 26, 2024

Subaru
AkzoNobel offers more than 200 OEM-approved radar-transparent color formulas designed to not interfere with radar sensor operation.
ABRN takes a look at the latest in refinishing products and equipment.
March 1, 2024
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Used properly, the paint booth can be a highly efficient resource designed to drive production and profit.
Sept. 28, 2023

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Want to fix the application errors you see at your shop? Backtrack way before the actual application and look at factors like cleaning, prep and proper use of paint systems.
Use this expert advice for a perfect paint job every time.
Aug. 3, 2023