Collision Repair & Refinish

Las Vegas, NV – October 30, 2012 – Nevada is one of the top 10 states with the highest car crash rates in the nation. Additionally, the total yearly estimated economic loss in the state resulting from traffic crashes is $1.8 billion, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation. The Quality Parts Coalition urges attendees at this year’s AAPEX/SEMA conferences in Las Vegas to stand behind a bill in Congress to ensure the preservation of competition in the automotive parts industry.

Norcross, GA – October 30, 2012 – AkzoNobel, a world leader in premium vehicle refinish coatings, has chosen the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, NV, October 30 – November 2, as the perfect backdrop to unveil the industry’s first-ever pre-coated, adhesive film DIY paint solution—stickerfix™.

The consumer-focused product will be featured in the New Products Showcase located on the upper level of the South Hall, and will also be on display at Exhibit Booth #11369 located in the North Hall’s Collision Repair & Refinishes area.

VOC-compliant system gains new fans along the US West Coast

NORCROSS, GA – October 30, 2012 – Following the successful launch of the Wanda Waterbase refinish system into the US collision repair market in mid-2011, AkzoNobel will celebrate the Low-VOC system’s expanded distribution and market share along the US West Coast and other regulated regions during SEMA 2012, October 30 through November 2, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Award-winning Murray Pfaff 1959 Chrysler Imperial Speedster and three Bryan Fuller Hot Rods custom motorcycles among attractions at three booths

ATLANTA – October 29, 2012 – AutoTraderClassics.com and DealsOnWheels.com are planning a number of activities to excite both attendees and vendors at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show in Las Vegas Oct. 30 - Nov. 2.

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Automotive culture has many facets but all share one common denominator, tuning your suspension for the perfect drive.

3M Automotive Aftermarket Introduces 3M™ Trizact™ 5000 Sanding Discs and Hand Sheets

Three Sizes of New 5000-Grit Discs and Hand Sheets Reduce Compounding Time for Detailers

3M Automotive Aftermarket Brings New Fine-Edge Tape to U.S. Market

Fine-Edge Precision Masking Tape Cuts Time, Improves Quality for Collision Repair

ST. PAUL, Minn. (October 30, 2012) – Every painter needs a tape that delivers excellent performance and clean paint lines. The 3M Automotive Aftermarket division has an innovative new masking solution that is designed specifically for this task.

3M Automotive Aftermarket Expands the 3M™Dynamic Mixing System Platform with
Three New Body Repair Products

Technicians Can Now Improve Efficiency and Results When Bonding Materials,
Matching Body Seams and Sanding Parts

ST. PAUL, Minn. (October 30, 2012) – In today’s hyper-competitive shop industry, efficient repair methods mean shorter cycle times, better resource management and better margins. Two years ago, 3M revolutionized the application of filler and glaze with the 3M™ Dynamic Mixing System and now is expanding the platform with three of its most popular repair products.

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BASF to unveil restyled vehicles and automotive refinish solutions at SEMA

SOUTHFIELD, MI, October 25, 2012 – BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions will unveil restyled vehicles, host autograph sessions and prize drawings, and display the latest in custom color technology at booth 21455 at the 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in Las Vegas.