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    Body/Paint

    by Published on 09-18-2011 01:16 PM
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    With House of Kolor Digital Paint Booth you can select from a catalog of over 252 popular vehicles and paint them digitally on your computer screen. Choose colors from a vibrant and vast collection from the House of Kolor swatches, generate fades, create two-tones, and pick from a wide variety of graphics. See it before you paint it.
    Once you are finished creating the project of your dreams, you can print out a complete materials list. House of Kolor Digital Paint Booth gives you the power to create the Custom Ride of your dreams, just as you have always imagined it - in House of Kolor.
    by Published on 09-08-2011 04:35 PM
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    Wizards Products has launched a new line of foam buffing pads. The convoluted design of the Bendi-Buff Foam Buffing Pads gives the user greater control, eliminates pad chatter, reduces product splatter and waste, and decreases surface heat, according to the company.
    The pads offer a Velcro grip back with an alignment ring, helping make pad changes in seconds with the Wizards 6-inch Bendi-Backer Backing Plate. Bendi-Buff Foam Buffing Pads are available in 7.5-inch versions for cutting, light cutting/polishing, finishing and ultra-finishing.

    Wizards has also introduced a new Aggressor Foam Compounding Pad that offers the fast cutting action of a wool pad in a convoluted foam design. This 8-inch Velcro-backed pad is compatible with the Wizards 7-inch Bendi-Backer Backing Plate.
    by Published on 08-12-2011 04:49 PM
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    Dampney Co. Inc. has introduced a full line of colorful, heat-resistant automotive spray coatings that can be used on engines, exhaust headers, manifolds, engine compartments and other parts typically exposed to high heat. The Alvin High Temperature Automotive Spray Coatings come in 23 different colors, including black, gold, silver and aluminum.
    The coatings can withstand repeated thermal cycling up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit when applied properly over their primer, according to the company. They won’t blister, flake, bleach, discolor or peel.
    by Published on 05-07-2011 11:28 AM
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    Wizards Products has introduced its new Mystic Buffing System, a two product system that uses the company’s Nano-Sphere Technology which incorporates the latest Nano abrasives.

    The first part of the system, Mystic Cut Compound, offers progressive cutting action with no grit. It removes grit scratches, severe swirls, defects and water spots, and leaves a swirl-free gloss, said the company. The water-based system contains no wax, silicone or crystalline silica.
    The second part of the system is the Mystic Polish Machine Glaze. It can be used as a stand-alone polish or as a final step in the buffing process. The glaze removes swirls, light scratches, spider webbing and mild imperfections. It contains no wax or silicone and is safe for use on all paints, said the company.
    by Published on 05-07-2011 11:26 AM
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    A new-and-improved version of Meguiar’s Smooth Surface Clay Kit is now available. The white, non-abrasive clay safely removes contaminates from any surface of a vehicle, said the company. The kit includes 60 percent more clay than the previous version of the kit. It also includes two 80-gram clay bars that are individually wrapped in a moisture seal storage case.

    A 6-ounce bottle of Ultimate Quik Wax is also included. It can be used to wax a car after its been clayed. Meguiar’s Quik Detailer is also included for use as a clay lubricant. The company’s Supreme Shine microfiber towel is also part of the kit. It can be used for easy wipe-off.
    by Published on 02-28-2010 06:11 PM
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    Kustom Shop
    K-Block Series Sanding Blocks

    According to the Kustom Shop, K-Block Firm and Flex Blocks sanding blocks were designed to give collision-repair professionals and restoration enthusiasts a sanding block tool that easily allows customers to find and restore low and high spots. According to the company, the blocks are ergonomically designed to be comfortable to use even during long periods of blocking.

    by Published on 02-28-2010 06:09 PM
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    3M Smooth Transition Tape

    After listening to body shop painters, 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket Division has developed 3M Smooth Transition Tape to virtually eliminate rework caused by poor paint and coating transitions. According to 3M, Smooth Transition Tape allows painters to feather the transition between existing and new paint, unlike traditional tape/paper systems that can leave distinct hard or visible paint lines.

    by Published on 02-28-2010 06:08 PM
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    The Original California Car Duster Co.
    Clean & Polish Plush Towel

    According to The Original California Car Duster Co., there are towels and then there is the new Original California MicroFiber Clean & Polish Plush Towel. Its unique dual-weave design allows the user to clean and polish a vehicle with optimum efficiency. One side of the Plush Towel is woven, which is ideal for waxing and

    by Published on 02-28-2010 06:06 PM
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    Covercraft Industries Dustop

    According to the company, Dustop provides the softest dust protection for a vehicle’s fine paint and exterior trim. Covercraft Industries’ all-new Dustop material is 24% thicker than the original, providing additional protection against dents and dings and is almost 100% dust-proof. This material also protects and breathes to allow moisture and heat to easily escape from under the cover.

    by Published on 02-28-2010 06:05 PM
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    3M Scotch Performance Masking Tape 233+

    Scotch Performance Masking Tape 233+ is the ideal masking solution for body shops when working with either solvent-based or waterborne paints. The signature green masking tape from 3M is specially treated to be water-resistant, providing a sharp paint edge without lifting, slivering during removal or leaving an adhesive residue behind.


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