Shop Bodyshop Direct’s own brand of refinishing products Raxon, recently received the Bodyshop Consumables Brand of The Year 2018 Award...
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Bodyshop Awards presented at Carton House
By admin / November 3, 2017
The Bodyshop Awards, part of the Irish Auto Trade Awards, were presented at the five-star Carton House, Co. Kildare on...
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New car sales decline by 10.2 per cent
By admin / November 2, 2017
New car sales in for the first nine months of the year (128,578) declined by 10.2 per cent when compared...
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New FinishLine Straight Die Grinder
By John Loughran / October 27, 2017
Abcon Ireland has expanded its FinishLine range with the addition of a new variable speed straight grinder, the FinishLine Die...
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Motorists warned of Hallowe’en driving dangers
By Padraic Deane / October 27, 2017
In advance of the October Bank Holiday weekend and Hallowe’en, AA Ireland is warning motorists to exercise additional caution while...
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Standox dishes the DiRT
By Padraic Deane / October 20, 2017
Enthusiasts of rally-themed racing video games can spot the Standox brand name in multiple areas when they play DiRT® 4™,...
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24 Jan 2017
New LED technology from Spies Hecker
To improve colour identification, Spies Hecker offers refinishers a new daylight lamp with LED technology. By simulating different light conditions and light intensities, the new lamp can help refinishers identify deviations in colour matching for solid and effect paints. ColorSpot, the new daylight lamp from Spies Hecker, can be used for almost anything, from colour
23 Jan 2017
What it takes to develop an OE quality wiper blade
Most drivers pay little attention to their windscreen wipers until they give trouble. When they fail to clear the screen fully, leaving smears and streaks, or start to creak or judder noisily, it soon becomes apparent just how effectively they did their job when new. The choice of replacement wiper blades can be bewildering, with
20 Jan 2017
Raxon Fleece deal at Shop Bodyshop Direct
Shop Bodyshop Direct has launched a new Raxon deal for Spring 2017. This month’s deal is a mix and match, where you can pick one of the three kits. The fleeces are available in M/L/XL and colours vary from grey and navy. Shop Bodyshop Direct also has several other Raxon Combi deals that can be
20 Jan 2017
Power-TEC unveils new hydraulic jack
Power-TEC has unveiled a new jack that is perfect for moving vehicles in confined areas Hy-Jacks are perfect for moving vehicles in confined areas; once fitted, they let the vehicle roll easily in any direction. Two Hy-Jacks permit a full 180 degree vehicle pivot, four Hy-Jacks give full manoeuvrability. Sold in pairs, they lift the
20 Jan 2017
SATA set to launch trueSun daylight lamp
Spraygun specialists, SATA is set to launch a new daylight lamp that facilitates correct colour identification in the bodyshop. Correct colour identification throughout the repair process requires optimum light conditions. The source of light should be able to reproduce the entire colour spectrum of visible light (daylight) as accurately as possible. The specially designed SATA
20 Jan 2017
Nexa Autocolor launches 2K Express Plus Clearcoat
The NEXA AUTOCOLOR® brand is committed to offering new and innovative products that improve productivity and profitability, as well as outstanding colour quality. The launch of 2K Express Plus Clearcoat is another example of this commitment. The 2K Express Plus Clearcoat is a valued addition to the Nexa Autocolor range, the range has been developed to help Bodyshops maximise