Industry News Archive
Only 12 get chosen….for the 2012 PPG calendar that is. Out of all the contest entries in the U.S., one Ben’s customer made it to the top. Joe Terman of B & D Customs in Edgewater, FL painted this 1968 Camaro hard top, owned by Andy Davis of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Their choice of topcoat was DBC Vibrance Tangerine candy over a silver base. Congratulations to Joe on his excellent work and to Andy on a sweet ride!…
The auto industry will be reeling awhile worldwide. As everyone knows, Japan is a major player in parts supplies and other industries, but few realize that the disaster has also affected a principle manufacturer for a popular paint pigment:
“Merck KGaA has lost production of a metallic automotive paint pigment called Xirallic because its factory is 28 miles from the Fukushima Dai-Ichi plant that was damaged by the earthquake and tsunami”. Read the full article here.…
Some of you may know that the DEADLINE for paint shop compliance to the HHHHHH rule (also known as rule 40) is Jan. 10, 2011. What you may not know is that pre-compliance Initial Notification of intent to comply was due to the EPA this past January (01/11/10).…