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Automotive Body Panel Sanding & Paint Prep with Norton Abrasives

Watch Dennis, automotive training manager, walk through the step by step process of body panel sanding and paint prep using Norton Abrasives. Best-sellers: Norton SuperFlexible Film Discs and Sheets SuperFlexible Hook & Loop Cut Sheets (6-11/16″ x 5-1/8″ – Perforated)SKU: 90555 1500-Grit, 25-count, Rose (100/cs)SKU: 90554 1200-Grit, 25-count, Amber (100/cs)SKU: 90552 800-Grit, 25-count, Citrine (100/cs)SKU: […]

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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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Got Grit? Free T-Shirt With Every Box of USC Abrasives

Surface Preparation / Autobody Source

Promo Terms: USC Purple Premium Abrasives must be purchased from an authorized US Chemical jobber between 10/1/2021 – 12/31/2021. Email proof of purchase (a photo of your receipt including purchase price and date) to [email protected] by 12/31/2021. One shirt per SKU (box quantities only). Please allow 4 – 6 weeks for delivery. Coupon has no

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Sprayout Cards: Using the Right Type for the Job

Paint-Related / Autobody Source

Using a metal or paper spray out card to match a plastic bumper is like matching apples-to-oranges. They are not the same. The award winning plastic spray out Bumper Cards replicate the same plastics used for OEM and Aftermarket bumpers so now you can match apples-to-apples and get a perfect color match the first time.

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Hall Buick GMC On Its Success with Evercoat OPTEX

Coatings / Autobody Source

As a valued customer of Evercoat, Hall Buick GMC is given full support and training for its collision repair shop. Collision Center Director, Mark Smith, is a longtime Evercoat user and has established the Evercoat Optex line of filler, putty, and primer, as the exclusively used product in the shop. Learn what you can expect

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Applying OPTEX Body Filler, Putty, and Primer

Coatings / Autobody Source

What body shop DOESN’T want to save time and money?! Join us as Jason Stahl, editor of BodyShop Business, talks with Tim McKenney of Evercoat about the OPTEX line of color-changing products and how they can help save shops time and money! SKU: 100135 Rage OPTEX Premium Body Filler, GallonSKU: 100740 OPTEX Super Build 4:1

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OPTEX™ Premium Body Filler and Putty by Evercoat®

Coatings / Autobody Source

OPTEX™ Premium Body Filler and Putty by Evercoat®. Changes colors from pink to green letting the body shop technician know when it’s ready to sand. “Green Means Go!” Whether you’re repairing large or small dents, OPTEX takes the guesswork out of the application process, saving body shops time and money. Spreads easy and virtually eliminates

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Automotive Body Panel Sanding & Paint Prep with Norton Abrasives

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

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

Got Grit? Free T-Shirt With Every Box of USC Abrasives

Hall Buick GMC On Its Success with Evercoat OPTEX

Applying OPTEX Body Filler, Putty, and Primer

OPTEX™ Premium Body Filler and Putty by Evercoat®

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