Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has introduced Collision Core Pronto XL, a fully automated paint dispenser designed for high-volume commercial vehicle refinish operations. The dispenser mixes batches from 32 ounces up to 5 gallons from a single dispense head holding 20 ingredients, with dispense accuracy of 0.01 gram and a 4-foot by 4-foot footprint. It is integrated […]
PPG to Offer Digital Color-Matching Software for Commercial Vehicle Coatings
PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE: PPG) announced today that it will make its VisualizID software available for Delfleet Evolution commercial vehicle coatings in the United States and Canada. The software allows users to view, compare and select color variants digitally, eliminating the need for physical color tools in commercial vehicle repair facilities. “Adding PPG VisualizID software […]
BASF Coatings Launches Enhanced Digital Color Solutions for Body Shops
BASF Coatings has expanded its cloud-based Refinity platform with new color identification technology for automotive refinish customers. The platform integrates digital business, training, and color solutions for body shops worldwide. The company has introduced a new spectrophotometer called ScanR, which can take five measurements in 30 seconds. The device includes automatic Vehicle Identification Number and […]
ASE April 1 Webinar Examines Color Theory and Spray-Out Techniques
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will host a free webinar on Tuesday, April 1 at 4:00 p.m. (EDT) titled Color Theory and Creating Proper Spray-Outs. Matthew Moore from Axalta Coating Systems will present an introduction to the three dimensions of color and other factors necessary for successful color matching. The session will […]
Axalta Introduces Next-Generation Spectrophotometer for Refinish Customers
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) today announced the launch of Axalta Irus Scan, its latest spectrophotometer for refinish customers. This new technology scientifically measures paint color on a vehicle to provide accurate color matches in waterborne and solventborne basecoat technologies. Axalta Irus Scan now joins the simple, three-step Axalta Irus digital color management process as the first […]