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MOTOR Announces Update to Refinish Time Guidance for Blending Adjacent Panels

April 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

MOTOR Information Systems (MOTOR), a Hearst company, announced today it will make a change to the Estimated Worktime Development Methodology for color blend of adjacent panels within the MOTOR Guide to Estimating (GTE). The change is designed to account for variations in modern vehicle paint refinishing and will be made in October 2023 as part […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Estimating Systems, Motor Information Systems, Refinish

AkzoNobel Launches New Generation Fillers

April 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, New Products, Refinish

Winners of the WorldSkills Car Painting Competition 2022 Special Edition in Denmark Announced

November 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Winners of the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition for Car Painting raised the bar in skill and sustainable practices. The event was held October 18-22 at College 360, the largest general and vocational educational institution in Silkeborg, Denmark. Thirteen of the world’s best painters competed during four intensive days, with each completing specific tasks. “We […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Refinish, WorldSkills

SCRS Study Concludes Time to Blend Into an Adjacent Panel is Over 30% Higher than Full Panel Refinish Time

November 2, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Research conflicts with 50% blend reduction implemented in estimating platforms. The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) published the results of it’s blend study research project conducted in August with the major North American refinish companies. According to the conclusions of this study, blending, on average, took 31.59% more time than a full refinish, rather […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Estimating Systems, Refinish, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

SCRS to Study Blend Refinish Times

August 17, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

On August 22nd, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) will begin a week-long research project in coordination with the major North American refinish companies to study the delta between the time necessary to perform a full refinish on a panel, and the time necessary to blend the panel. Blending is defined as the application […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Estimating Systems, Refinish, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Rhode Island Legislators Plan Vote to Overturn Governor’s Vetoes of Collision Repair Bills

January 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rhode Island 2021 Legislation

The legislation that was vetoed in July revises Rhode Island’s unfair claims practices regulations related to sublet markup and refinish materials calculations among other items. The Rhode Island House and the Senate announced last week it will return to session on Tuesday, January 4 at the State House to finish up several matters from the […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, legislation, Refinish, Rhode Island, Sublet, Total Loss

PPG Expands Online Training Options for Collision Repair Centers with Knowledge College Launch

September 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the launch of the PPG Knowledge College online learning management system, which provides the refinish industry with a comprehensive online training program for automotive and commercial finishing systems and professional business development. “The PPG Knowledge College program offers our customers great flexibility since it allows the student to decide the best […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Online Training, PPG Industries, Refinish

PPG Introduces Waterborne Low-Gloss Clearcoat System

May 24, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced the launch of its 2.1 Low VOC Matte and Semi-Gloss Clearcoats for use with the Envirobase High Performance basecoat system in the United States and Canada. Comprised of two premium-quality 2K acrylic urethane clears, the system can reproduce a range of gloss levels—making it ideal for performing refinish repairs on low-gloss finishes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: PPG Industries, Refinish, Waterborne

Rhode Island Legislation Seeks to Clarify Paint, Body and Refinish Materials Payment Regulations

May 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rhode Island 2021 Legislation

Bills specify examples of materials calculators. Requires vehicle owner written consent if insurer not retaining salvage. Prohibits insurers refusing to pay for sublet services. Two bills introduced in Rhode Island seek to update Unfair Claims Practices laws to provide specific examples of materials calculation systems and add a requirement that insurers get written consent from […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, Materials, Refinish, Rhode Island, Salvage, Sublet, Total Loss

Sherwin-Williams Introduces New Solvent Refinish System

November 3, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sherwin-Williams, through its Automotive Finishes division, announced it recently introduced its Ultra BC8 Refinish System. European-designed for simplicity and accuracy, Ultra BC8 features a compact system with 65 toners delivering on both color intensity and brilliance. Sherwin-Williams complemented this new color system with its PREMIUM brand of powerhouse primer surfacers and sealers and show-quality clears. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Refinish, Sherwin-Williams

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