The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced its Best New Products Award winners yesterday during the 2024 SEMA Show. The awards are given to the most innovative and cutting-edge automotive aftermarket products that will be consumable in 2025. I-CAR was the winner in the Collision Repair & Refinish Product category for its I-CAR Academy. Launched […]
Roberlo Introduces UNIQCROM Premium Solvent-Based Basecoat System
The European car refinish coatings company Roberlo announced the introduction of UNIQCROM, its latest premium quality solvent basecoat paint systems. UNIQCROM has been launched in North America, with plans to expand over the coming months into other international markets in South America and Southeast Asia. The solvent-borne basecoat system is composed of 40 solid bases, […]
LKQ Expands SMART Brand Assortment of Body Fillers, Putties & Glazes
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) announced the expanded footprint of Smart Advanced fillers, putties, and glazes now available at participating LKQ locations. Every technician prefers different attributes from their body filler of choice including performance, finish, and properties. This is why there are 4 different levels of quality, performance, and build capabilities. No matter the technician’s […]
AkzoNobel Launches New Generation Fillers
Collision repair shops can now take advantage of a new generation of fillers from AkzoNobel’s Sikkens and Lesonal vehicle refinishes brands, which help to significantly improve productivity while lowering energy costs. Sikkens Autosurfacer Optima and Lesonal 2K Ultimate Filler are fast-drying filler systems have been developed to help save time and money, without compromising on […]