Aluminum

SEM 2K Urethane Chip Guard: Training Series – Episode 5

SHAKE. SHOOT. DONE. SEM 2K Urethane Chip Guard is a job-sized, two-component, shake-and-shoot, textured coating for reproducing a variety of OE textures and chip guards. The two-component system helps eliminate common problems seen with one-component products such as long flash times, pinholes, solvent trap, delamination and solubility. Features OEM recommended 2K durability with 1K convenience Reproduces […]

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Prep a Quality Aluminum Body Panel Repair in 5 Simple Steps

Tools & Equipment / Autobody Source

Watch how to properly prepare an aluminum body panel repair This quick video demonstrates the standard operating procedure for preparing an aluminum body panel repair. As always proper safety equipment should be utilized. It is important all aluminum panel repairs are completed in a controlled area of the Collision Center and utilize a separate set

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This Texas Hellcat Gets a SEM Trim Black Makeover

Coatings / Autobody Source

Jeff Suggs at Paint Overspray Removal of Texas has used the SEM Trim Black line on all his repairs for the past 29 years. It remains an industry standard for its long-lasting, OEM-match finish. Check out Jeff’s results! (starts at 1:10) Note: SEM 41013 Trim Black Euro Jet aerosol has been succeeded by SEM 39143

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Get Your Shop Aluminum-Ready with SoftStrike by Steck®

Tools & Equipment / Autobody Source

Automakers are using more and more aluminum components; using your steel tools can cause corrosion. Don’t buy a new set of tools, cover your old ones! With many vehicles now using aluminum, including the new Ford 150 body, using everyday steel tools can cause galvanic corrosion on aluminum components. Many rubber dollies are simply not

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The Power of 100% Metal Paint Pigment: Seymour Blast Coatings

Aerosols / Autobody Source

When metal powder is added to paint, the metallic finish not only looks like a solid casting; it forms a durable, glossy, reflective coating, and the pigment never fades. The hardest part: Choosing stainless steel, cast iron or aluminum! CAST-BLAST®A professional-grade coating that reproduces the original look of cast-iron parts. Cast Blast is perfect for

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Dupli-Color Automotive Pro Primers

Aerosols / Autobody Source

Dupli-Color’s wide range of Automotive Professional Primers meet today’s body shop needs. Tested to ensure reliable results for the special applications they are designed to cover. Makes surfacing and priming faster and easier. Professional Filler Primer (Grey)Provides a smooth, rust-resistant basecoat that improves adhesion and appearance of topcoats. The fast-drying, sandable formula features outstanding high

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Never Paint an E-Coat without Priming. Here’s Why

Surface Preparation / Autobody Source

“There are several problems with painting directly over e-coated parts. Although OEM e-coat is an excellent corrosion protection coating (not sure about some of the aftermarket parts), e-coat contains no UV protection package. E-coat is generally epoxy based and unless completely shielded from UV rays, its surface can become unstable. Resulting in paint layer separation

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10% off all SEM Dual-Mix™ Cartridges, SEM Fillers & Glazes • Ends Mar 22

Repair Products / Autobody Source

DUAL-MIX™ AdhesivesUrethanes, acrylics and epoxies for large and small applications.39337 Dual-Mix Door Skin & SMC Adhesive, 7 oz. Cartridge39537 Dual-Mix Weld-Bond Adhesive, 7 oz. Cartridge39747 Dual-Mix Multi-Purpose Panel Adhesive, 7 oz. Cartridge39757 Dual-Mix Structural Impact Resistant Adhesive, 7 oz. Cartridge39897 Dual-Mix Patch Panel Adhesive, 7 oz. Cartridge40202 Dual-Mix Quick Set 20, 1.7 oz. Cartridge40207 Dual-Mix

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SEM 2K Urethane Chip Guard: Training Series – Episode 5

Prep a Quality Aluminum Body Panel Repair in 5 Simple Steps

This Texas Hellcat Gets a SEM Trim Black Makeover

Get Your Shop Aluminum-Ready with SoftStrike by Steck®

The Power of 100% Metal Paint Pigment: Seymour Blast Coatings

Dupli-Color Automotive Pro Primers

Never Paint an E-Coat without Priming. Here’s Why

10% off all SEM Dual-Mix™ Cartridges, SEM Fillers & Glazes • Ends Mar 22

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