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New Premium Single Stage Topcoat from 5 STAR Advantage | Reduce Time & Repair Steps!

5 STAR ADVANTAGE Autobody Products® PREMIUM Single Stage Topcoat is a 2.8 VOC, acrylic urethane, high solids, high gloss coating. Intended for use as a protective maintenance coating for automotive and industrial applications. Suitable for surfaces exposed to humidity, chemicals and corrosive elements such as harmful UV exposure. Designed to deliver tough exterior durability needed […]

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30 Years in PBE: Still Uniting Every Player in the Game

Brands We Love / Autobody Source

In providing its members with added marketing, purchasing, and private label product support, the International Autobody Marketing Group works to improve communication between every player in the PBE field. Founded in 1992, the International Autobody Marketing Group (IAMG) consists of 8 warehouse distributors with 28 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. IAMG membership services over

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5 STAR Xtreme Specialty Aerosols

Aerosols / Autobody Source

Fast-drying, high-quality coverage in an easy to use aerosol! 5 STAR Xtreme specialty aerosols’ unique EZ TOUCH FANSPRAY valve requires 50% less finger pressure than a standard valve. Allows greater coverage with less overspray, and manipulates like a professional spray gun. Advantages Varieties 5915 Self-Etching Primer Green (Aerosol) 12.5 oz 5916 Quick Finish Clearcoat (Aerosol)

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Your License to Bond: 59007 Premium Adhesion Promoter

Coatings / Autobody Source

Our in-house tester was pretty impressed with the clarity and coverage of new 5 STAR Advantage Premium Adhesion Promoter. It requires nearly zero prep work can be top-coated within 10 minutes. A premium all-purpose clear coating that improves adhesion bond of Enamel, Lacquer, 2K Urethane and Epoxy topcoats to nearly any difficult-to-coat surface. It is

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Do You Know Your Rust? These Are the 3 Types

Surface Preparation / Autobody Source

Surface Rust: This one’s self explanatory. Structurally, surface rust isn’t a big deal. Still, it’s best to correct surface rust as soon as you see it, just in case. Start with an abrasive wheel or sandpaper (around 50-grit) to cut through the paint and corrosion until clean, bright metal is visible. Scuff up the surrounding

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A Fishing Pro Talks Custom Rods, Kandy Kolors, and the King of Klears

Buzz / Autobody Source

At the Jersey Shore, the itch for one-of-a-kind tackle brings House of Rods to the rescue. We asked its founder, Chuck, about his go-to products. How did you get started in this business?C: I grew up in a bodyshop, then worked in a jobber store, so I already had the skillset to to physically work

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5 STAR 5180 & 5185: 20 Years as Your Trusted Klearkote!

Coatings / Autobody Source

The “Original” Klearkote marks 2 decades in North America. It’s gloss, performance & durability at an awesome price! 5 STAR XTREME Autobody Products® are premium items, at less than premium prices. Simply put, a great value for today’s bodyshop customer. Using 5 STAR XTREME helps a business stay competitive without sacrificing their bottom line! 5

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Giuseppe’s Garage: How to Raise a Gearhead

#futuretechs / Autobody Source

Giuseppe’s Garage is on a mission to help shape the next generation of gearheads. His parents—and the automotive industry—are behind him 100%. Autobody Source staff How many nine-year-olds do you know who are hip to the fact that a stretch-damaged body panel is normally impossible to reshape? Know any who’ve trained to repair one good-as-new

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New Premium Single Stage Topcoat from 5 STAR Advantage | Reduce Time & Repair Steps!

30 Years in PBE: Still Uniting Every Player in the Game

5 STAR Xtreme Specialty Aerosols

Your License to Bond: 59007 Premium Adhesion Promoter

Do You Know Your Rust? These Are the 3 Types

A Fishing Pro Talks Custom Rods, Kandy Kolors, and the King of Klears

5 STAR 5180 & 5185: 20 Years as Your Trusted Klearkote!

Giuseppe’s Garage: How to Raise a Gearhead

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