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Boost Sanding Times with Z-Grip OPTEX and Lite Weight Fillers

Evercoat continues to focus on expanding our portfolio of products using our patented color-change technology, OPTEX®. Evercoat’s new Z-Grip OPTEX Filler and Lite Weight OPTEX Filler bring color-changing technology to our legacy Z-Grip and Lite Weight filler products! Experience the same great application process, now with the value-added color-change technology benefit to take the guesswork […]

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The Body Filler Hardener Dilemma: How Much is Too Much?

Coatings / Autobody Source

Hot Topic: What’s the best body filler hardener mixing ratio in a high-heat environment? Summertime heat is a body filler nightmare, and our latest Evercoat Optex video clip generated a hot-button question: What’s the best hardener mixing ratio in a high-heat environment? We asked Evercoat’s Tim Mckinney for advice. See his response below. “The topic

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Why Glazing Putty is Important and When You Should Use It

Surface Preparation / Autobody Source

Glazing putty is a finishing putty used for pinholes and other minor surface imperfections. Most modern glazing putties, or glazes, are two-part, polyester systems intended to be mixed with a hardener. Once mixed, the consistency should be flowable with a decent vertical hang (a.k.a. non-sagging formula). They can be called by a number of names

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Meet Our Vendor: Evercoat

Brands We Love / Autobody Source

Evercoat is a 25+ year partner of The Autobody Source THE RUNDOWN: Evercoat launched in 1953, when its first formulas were developed in Cincinnati, Ohio and sold throughout the US, primarily to the marine market. Shortly after 1953, it recognized the need for good quality primers and fillers in the automotive aftermarket and began marketing

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Try Evercoat’s New Online Courses: Lessons Are Free

Education / Autobody Source

The new Evercoat Training Portal is live! Train to become Evercoat Certified through expert-led courses filled with information on proper repair techniques and application information on innovative Evercoat products. You can register for a free Evercoat Training Portal account now on Training.Evercoat.com. LEARN NEW SKILLS with flexible courses EXPERT TEACHERS — Learn with confidence ONLINE

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New! Evercoat Light Speed: Ultra-Fast, LED-Cure System

UV Products / Autobody Source

Boost business growth by taking your repair speeds to the next level. Light Speed™ Optex® Premium Body Filler is the world’s best sanding dual-cure filler offering unparalleled sanding qualities as a result of the Evercoat patented EcoResin™ technology. As an important product in the Light Speed system, the body filler can be cured on demand

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What’s Your Favorite Filler Brand? Here’s the No. 1

Coatings / Autobody Source

(ITW Evercoat) Evercoat accelerates past leading brands as the most used brand in body shops, according to Body Shop Business’ 2020 Crash Survey. When asked what brand was used in their shop, 53 percent mentioned Evercoat. The next leading brand was mentioned by 39 percent of body shops. The annual Crash Survey is conducted to

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Solved in 180 Seconds: The No. 1 Cause of Pinholes

Coatings / Autobody Source

Technique is the problem. Don’t stir! Fold the hardener into the filler, squeezing out air pockets. Then apply the product in a smooth, even coat. The secret is to wet—not skim—the entire surface, pressing the resin into the defect. BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl and Tim McKinney, senior application engineer from Evercoat, discuss the right

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Boost Sanding Times with Z-Grip OPTEX and Lite Weight Fillers

The Body Filler Hardener Dilemma: How Much is Too Much?

Why Glazing Putty is Important and When You Should Use It

Meet Our Vendor: Evercoat

Try Evercoat’s New Online Courses: Lessons Are Free

New! Evercoat Light Speed: Ultra-Fast, LED-Cure System

What’s Your Favorite Filler Brand? Here’s the No. 1

Solved in 180 Seconds: The No. 1 Cause of Pinholes

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