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Volume 5, Issue 2 May 2009
In This issue of PRONews

Motor Guard Sanding Block Collection
 


Ultimate Sanding Block Collection

Increase Productivity
Reduce Material Consumption
Users of these unique Sanding Blocks report reduced paint prep times, reduced material consumption and increased paint department productivity.

Your customers are always looking for ways to increase productivity, reduce paint prep times and reduce material consumption. With the NEW Motor Guard Ultimate Sanding Block Assortment, they can! Get these sanding blocks into your customer's hands. With a quality block for every application, from fast cutting to color sanding, the AP-3 assortment is the one-stop finishing solution.

With the attention-grabbing pop-up counter display – The AP-3 Sanding Block Assortment will pratically sell itself to your walk-iin customers, too. The AP-3 assortment includes:
  • Soft Block® (SB-1): features two different densities for the ultimate sanding of curved or irregular surfaces
  • Block Buster® (HT-1): With unique hole side, provides for aggressive hard block sanding.
  • Memory Block® (MB-1): Offers another double-sided block with a dense “memory” foam that conforms to irregular surfaces with little pressure.
  • Wonder Block® (WB-1): For maximum gripping power on the toughest applications and is ideal on flat or slightly curved surfaces.
  • Rocker Block® (RK-1) and the Roller Block® (RL-1): both feature a soft and pliable outer layer for superior finish and a non-slip grip of abrasive sheets plus a rigid inner layer to prevent the transfer of finger marks. The Rocker Block fits a standard 6’’ PSA disc for dry sanding while the Roller Block uses a folded sheet and is the ultimate wet sanding block.
  • Big-Block®: Powers up hand sanding with a strong and comfortable grip. Three layers of engineered materials permit just the right degree of flexibility to ensure even pressure over the large, flat sanding surface. Available in two lengths; 6-1/2” (BG6-1) and 12” (BG12-1). These blocks are designed for use with 2-3/4” PSA rolls or standard abrasive sheets.

Download the AP-3 sell sheet (pdf 766kb) - click here (pdf). From Pulling to Painting, Motor Guard Corporation has a product for all of your autobody repair and refinishing needs. Visit Motor Guard online at www.motorguard.com.
 
TEKNA® Guns Gain More Approvals
 

TEKNA® High Efficiency Spray Guns now approved by S.C.A.Q.M.D. and 32 other air quality management districts requiring HVLP
 

tekna The new TEKNA high efficiency spray gun from DeVilbiss Automotive Refinishing features the advanced 7E7 air cap which atomizes the toughest clears, producing perfect, slick finishes. The 7E7 has also become the air cap of choice for waterborne basecoats, providing more control especially in cool or humid conditions.

All TEKNA spray guns are engineered with free air flow design, developing extremely uniform droplet sizes. Uniform atomization means technicians can use smaller fluid tip sizes for better control, blending and metallic orientation.

Several TEKNA models are available including HVLP in addition to High Efficiency. All kits come with either an extra air cap or extra fluid needle / fluid tip set up. Solvent or waterborne versions are offered in both High Efficiency and HVLP.

TEKNA® spray guns are everything your customers have been looking for: best color match, amazing clear finishes, easy blending, and incredible performance with waterbornes. Plus ... AQMD approval. For more information about TEKNA High Efficiency spray guns and copies of AQMD approvals, visit www.teknaguns.com or www.autorefinishdevilbiss.com or toll free at 800.445.3988.

 
2 NEW Trim Blacks from Transtar
 
 
Transtar Adds Two New Trim Black Aerosols for Plastic and Metal Parts
 
When it comes to speciality coatings, no product does it better than Transtar's Bond-Tec® Specialty Coatings. They are user-friendly and provide superior results. And they are compliant in 50 states.

Now, Transtar has added two new Trim Black aerosol products to its 2 in 1 Body-Tec® line. Transtar’s 2 in 1 Trim Black products are tough, flexible polymer coatings designed to restore bumpers and flexible or rigid trim to their OEM condition. The products are available in both matte and gloss black finishes and have excellent adhesion to urethane, rubber, metal and treated olefin plastics. #4643 - 2 in 1 Matte Trim Black and #4663 - 2 in 1 Gloss Trim Black are fast drying, require no priming, and are compliant for sale across the United States.

Introduce your shop customers to these two NEW Trim Blacks from Transtar. Help them save money while getting superior results without sacrificing quality.

Transtar is the leading alternative brand. You and your customers can count on Transtar to deliver premium products backed by dedicated local sales support, superior customer service and technical assistance at affordable prices.To learn more, visit Transtar online at www.tat-co.com.

ATD 6” Random Orbital Palm Sander
 
 
Compact Design & Light Weight
More Comfort & Less Fatigue
 
Heavy tools take a toll on autobody technicians. Tired technicians produce less. Get the ATD 2800 light weight and compact 6” Random Orbital Palm Sander in your customer's hands and help them be more productive. The ATD-2088 Palm Sander produces low vibration and is easy to handle with its ergonomic grip - all designed for more comfort and less fatique.

The ATD-2800 features a variable speed control and a 3/16" random orbit which assures a swirl free finish. Includes a 6" diameter premium Urethane vinyl face pad for rapid material removal. Working pressure of 90 psi and free speed of 10,000 rpm. Air inlet thread is ¼" NPT and hose size is 3/8".

Weighing in at only 2.2 lbs., this is the random orbital palm sander your shop customers need and want. Demo this tool and watch them fly out the door. To learn more about ATD Tools, visit online at www.atdtools.com.

 
 
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about all our participating
manufacturing partners.
 
Our goal at PBEPRO.com is to make your search for information so simple that your company can focus on selling, driving profits and providing your customers with easy access to all industry information. Bottom line is we help to make your work day more efficient and profitable.

Have you visited the Virtual Line Card at PBEPRO.com? If not, you should - click here. Detailed and up-to-date product information on more than 40,000 aftermarket products from more than 200 manufacturers. Nobody provides you more PBE information than PBEPRO.com.

And when it comes to Support, we've got you covered, too. Whether you contact us through the telephone, email or our Chat program online, your inquiry is very important to us. Our Support Goal is to be Prompt, Reliabile and Thorough. Let us prove it.

Thanks for being a PRONews subscriber. We appreciate you being a member.

 
 

PBEPRO 4.0 beta is Live!

Welcome to the second edition of PRONews for 2009! This month, we are excited to announce the beta release of PBEPRO 4.0! This new version of PBEPRO features a new look and feel with the same ease-of-use our valued members have come to know and appreciate. In addition to the new look, 4.0 features the ability to browse products by category, adding yet another way our members can easily find information on over 40,000 PBE products. In addition, our home page features a live news feed courtesy of BodyShop Business. Over the course of the next few months, we will continue to add and refine 4.0 features. If you have suggestions or questions, please let us know by emailing us.

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PBEPRO is the "google" of the collision repair industry. Since the launch of PBEPRO in 2003, we have gained the trust of more than 5,000 PBE warehouse, jobber and end-users who have made pbepro.com one of the most visited websites in the automotive aftermarket. With a comprehensive database of detailed and up-to-date product information on more than 40,000 aftermarket products from more than 200 manufacturers, warehouse and jobber distributors are realizing the efficiencies they gain by utilizing PBEPRO.

At PBEPRO, we are all about value! Our economic stimulus program, which began last November, offers a one-year PBEPRO membership for just $99 or 9.95 per month. Imagine having instant access product specifications, MSDS sheets, parts breakdowns and technical bulletins on over 40,000 products without having to hunt through a catalog! If you have not tried PBEPRO, click here to sign up today to take advantage of our special offer!

If you are not already a PBEPRO customer we invite you to join today. Meanwhile, enjoy this issue of PRONews which includes new product introductions and special offers from our valued partners.

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Mike Farris
President & Founder
 
Kimberly-Clark Buys Jackson Products

 
KIMBERLY-CLARK ACQUIRES SAFETY PRODUCTS COMPANY

Acquisition of Jackson Products, Inc. Will Add to K-C Professional’s Strength in Growing Safety Market
 
Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) recently announced that it has acquired Jackson Products, Inc., a privately held safety products company headquartered in Fenton, Mo. Jackson Products, Inc., more commonly known within the industry as Jackson Safety, is a leading provider of welding safety products, personal protective equipment and work zone safety products.

“The acquisition of Jackson Safety is consistent with our global business plan strategy to accelerate growth of high-margin workplace solutions,” said Jan Spencer, president of Kimberly-Clark Professional. “Jackson Safety brings a wealth of strengths to Kimberly-Clark’s Professional business, including an outstanding product portfolio and a highly experienced sales force. It enables us to focus resources more effectively by increasing sales and marketing manpower to support growth in safety while at the same time dedicating other teams that will help us sustain our leadership position and grow our traditional washroom and wiper businesses.”

Tom Burns, current president and CEO of Jackson Safety said, “Jackson Safety is an excellent fit with Kimberly-Clark Professional, as our products are complementary to Kimberly-Clark’s current safety business. I’m excited about this combination because it improves our prospects for growth in the U.S., Europe and emerging markets around the world.” Burns will continue to lead this business as a division of Kimberly-Clark Professional. Jackson Safety was founded in 1933 and has approximately 400 employees.

For more information about K-C Professional, please visit www.kcprofessional.com.
 
KIMTECH* Paint Preparation Products

 
KIMTECH* Automotive Paint Preparation Products are compatible with waterborne painting systems, which emit less VOC’s into the air.
 
The Right Product for Each Task

When your customers demand perfection, you can’t afford to deliver anything but the best – the best in quality standards and the best in protection. With KIMTECH* Automotive Paint Preparation Products, your customers will have all the tools they need to work with maximum efficiency, safety and comfort. From pre-paint preparation to autobody repairs, KIMTECH* can supply the right product for each task.

Introduce your customers to the full line of NEW KIMTECH* Automotive Paint Preparation Products.
  • KIMTECH* Surface Preparation Wipers
  • KIMTECH* Tack Cloth—Medium, Low & No Residue
  • KIMTECH* Surface Preparation Microfiber Wipers
  • KIMTECH* Disposable Microfiber Wipers
Learn more - visit Kimberly-Clark Professional online at www.kcprofessional.com. Download the KIMTECH* Product Sheet (pdf 560kb) - click here.
 
Herkules G520 Dual Tank Gun Washer
 
 
One Gun Washer - Cleans Waterborne and Solvent Paint Equipment

Herkules Equipment Corporation introduces The G520 Dual Tank Waterborne & Solvent Paint Gun Washer
 
The NEW Herkules G520 Dual Tank Gun Washer provides paint technicians a complete cleaning station for both types of paints. A manual cleaning station for cleaning waterborne paint, and an automatic paint gun washer for cleaning solvent based paints. The prefect solution for your production shop customers to clean paint equipment safely, quickly, effectively and efficiently.

Valuable time can be saved by placing a waterborne spray gun directly up to the G520’s nozzle for a powerful water stream to clean the waterborne paint out of the paint channel, followed by a hands-free quick-rinse. The nozzles are operated by convenient foot controls. The waterborne spray gun can be cleaned in less than a minute.

The coagulant accelerator and filter system provide a safe and easy disposal method of all waterborne paint waste. The dual filter system thoroughly catches all waterborne paint, leaving clean water to re-use. The paint can dry and be disposed of properly. The filters are durable enough to endure 20 to 30 processes.

The enclosed automatic tank will clean 2 guns and 2 cups in one minute, and can be used to automatically clean exclusively either waterborne paint or solvent based paint equipment.

Herkules’ extremely reliable diaphragm pump is covered with a three year warranty providing shop owners confidence that they have invested in a trusted name in the paint gun washer business.

Introduce your shop customers to the NEW Herkules G520 Dual Tank Gun Washer. Help them save time and money and be more productive. To learn more, visit Herkules online at www.herkules.us.
 
SEM Sound & Seal Sprayable Coating

 
SEM 40977
Sound & Seal Sprayable Coating

Duplicate textured body coatings on Hondas, Toyotas,
and other late model vehicles
 
Shops are looking for a way to duplicate the new textured body coatings on Hondas, Toyotas, and other late model vehicles. The Solution ... SEM 40977 SOUND & SEAL SPRAYABLE COATING. This product is designed for use under the rocker panels, inner wheel openings and in trunk sections. It matches the OEM texture, remains flexible, is paintable in 30 minutes, and will not crack. In addition, 40977 has sound deadening properties allowing use on trunk and floor pans, or anywhere your customers need to reduce vibration and noise.

SEM 40977 SOUND & SEAL SPRAYABLE COATING provides a 10-15 minute work time, 30 minute handling time, and cures in 24 hours. 40977 is versatile in its applications, provides a long shelf life and is offered with an extremely competitive price structure. Your customers need this product. Do a demo and they will buy. Download the 40977 Product Sheet (pdf 353kb) - click here (pdf).

40977 is another fine addition to the DUAL-MIX line of adhesives, sealers and fillers from SEM. 40977 is backed by the industry’s only Forever Warranty. To learn more about these and all the other products from SEM, make “The Right Choice” and call us at 800-831-1122 or visit our website at www.semproducts.com.
 
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