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04 Aug 2017
Uniquely conversions of search and rescue vehicle
UK-based bodybuilder Cartwright has expanded its conversions capabilities with a bespoke four-wheel-drive search and rescue unit, which it hopes will attract further orders from emergency services. The vehicle – designed and developed by Cartwright for Cheshire Search and Rescue – is based on a high-roof LWB Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and was 12 months in the design,
04 Aug 2017
Power-TEC unveils magnetic paint clamp
When spray painting smaller components or body parts in the spray booth, this magnetic paint clamp (part number 92425) from Power-TEC is a neat and easy to use solution which holds the part securely and speeds up the painting process. Items such as mirror covers, body mouldings, etc, can be positioned for ease of spraying
04 Aug 2017
Trico Ice merchandiser now available
Trico is well aware that space can be limited in some garages, motor factors and retail stores so, along with the new flex carton merchandisers, the company has introduced an ice merchandiser measuring just 60cm x 40cm and 1.6m tall. It also comes pre-packed with 64 Ice blades, a header card and catalogue. Trico Ice wiper blades
03 Aug 2017
Reliable clutches must be tested to destruction
When purchasing a new car, you expect the components of that car to be reliable. The same applies when specifying aftermarket components for older vehicles. Ironically, one of the ways for a manufacturer to prove the reliability of a part is to test it to destruction – identifying and eliminating any unwanted consequences along the
28 Jul 2017
BASF unveils latest colour trends
The relationship to the digital world shapes BASF’s 2017/18 Automotive Color Trend predictions. BASF’s collection entitled Translucid, is determined by the beauty of the analog body and fluid grids Automotive colour palettes are guided by high chromatic and interference effects A desire for more simplicity and transparency in a digital world inspired the overarching theme
28 Jul 2017
Glasurit 568-412 CV Thix Additive
When painting tippers, crane trucks and similar commercial vehicles, complex geometries are on the agenda. Corners and edges, weld seams, screws and rivets present a real challenge for painter and paint. Glasurit has developed an additive especially for this application area, the 568-412 CV Thix Additive, which optimizes the 68 Line CV topcoat system for