Posts published in “Collision Product News”

Bosch’s all-new Mastertech II VCI reprogramming device designed for top OEM applications

By Staff/Wire Reports on October 7, 2020

Tool is fully validated to operate with GM, Ford, FCA, Nissan/Infinity, Honda/Acura and Toyota/Lexus.

New hand-held inspection light identifies paint defects and swirls

The Sunlight 3+ builds on the hand-held light from Scangrip, adding to it an aluminum-alloy frame and includes separate linear controls for both lumens and color temperature.

New hand-held inspection light identifies paint defects and swirls

By Staff/Wire Reports on October 1, 2020

MT103 Sunlight 3+ can be used throughout the repair process, from estimator to detailer.

Software upgrade for spot welder features preloaded Honda weld conditions

With the OEM function found in the new CTR 7 software upgrade, technicians can select the weld condition and the welder sets everything for them.

Software upgrade for spot welder features preloaded Honda weld conditions

By Staff/Wire Reports on September 17, 2020

Car-O-Liner CTR 7 upgrade can improve cycle times for Honda-certified collision repair shops.

BASF launches new line with a 40-percent VOC reduction from traditional waterborne basecoats

“When comparing with existing basecoat lines in the market, customers can expect savings of up to 35 percent in overall process times through faster application and shorter flash-off cycles," says Fabien Boschetti, BASF.

BASF launches new line with a 40-percent VOC reduction from traditional waterborne basecoats

By Staff/Wire Reports on September 10, 2020

Glasurit 100 Line will fit and expand existing product portfolio, consisting of: 90 Line, 55 Line and 22 Line.

Wesco expands footprint with acquisition of San Jose-based East Bay Color Service

Wesco expands footprint with acquisition of San Jose-based East Bay Color Service

By Staff/Wire Reports on July 22, 2020

The addition makes Wesco Group one of the largest privately held PBE distributors in North America.

New portable air cooler helps protect techs against heat-related illnesses

The Cool Boss’s oscillating swing-louvers push the air out in all directions, cooling down the whole shop at once, according to the company.

New portable air cooler helps protect techs against heat-related illnesses

By Staff/Wire Reports on June 24, 2020

The Cool Boss pulls in hot air through the back and cools it instantly using an evaporative media that reduces the air temperature by as much as 26 degrees.

Industrial Finishes & Systems provides CARE Act resource guide for body shops

By Staff/Wire Reports on April 13, 2020

The guide is provided as a free resource to help body shops better understand recent changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act enacted as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.