Bodyshop Archive
17 Oct 2017
Mahle keeps aftermarket cool with new A/C compressor range
Mahle Aftermarket has launched a range of air-conditioning (A/C) compressors under the Mahle Original brand, covering all top applications in the UK aftermarket. The launch further cements Mahle’s expertise in the air-conditioning market, as the company offers leading HVAC modules to guarantee professional maintaining and compressor replacement and, CareMetix cabin filters, which ensure the compressors
10 Oct 2017
Mintex perfects the 100 per cent copper free brake pads
As part of its extensive R&D programme, renowned aftermarket brake brand, Mintex, has developed its own unique formulations to ensure all of its pads are 100 per cent copper free. Copper, which is inherently a good conductor of heat, is extremely damaging for the environment due to the deposits left on the road as the
10 Oct 2017
Valspar Automotive boosts Prospray range
Valspar Automotive has demonstrated its dedication to the Prospray refinish system with a series of major changes and investments aimed at boosting the quality of this growing brand. At the start of 2017 Valspar made the confident move of transferring all production of Prospray products to its state of the art facilities in Lelystad, Netherlands.
02 Oct 2017
RSA seeks support for Irish Road Safety Week
The Road Safety Authority is seeking support for its national drive to save lives during Irish Road Safety Week (IRSW), which takes place from Monday 2 October to Sunday 8 October with numerous road safety activities planned nationwide. The RSA is also reminding road-users that small changes to our behaviour on the roads can have
02 Oct 2017
Denso updates wiper blades catalogue
Denso’s latest wiper blades catalogue for the aftermarket includes a new part number key and updated fitting instructions for all blade types. Additional application tables are present to include the new part numbers added to the range consisting of 45 new front flat blade parts, 18 new rear flat blade parts and one new conventional
29 Sep 2017
Extra-long alloy wheel nut sockets from Laser Tools
If you take care of your car you will also take care of your alloy wheels, and that means using proper alloy wheel nut sockets when removing or tightening the wheel nuts. But sometimes clearance can be a bit tight and you certainly don’t want to scrape the edge of the wing with the torque
28 Sep 2017
Hella further expands software centre
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., one of the global leaders for automotive lighting and electronics, is further developing its subsidiary company, Hella Aglaia, which specialises in image processing and software solutions. Against this backdrop, the company has moved into its new headquarters in the Tempelhof district of Berlin and projects the number of its employees to reach 500. “Hella is benefiting from automotive trends, such as autonomous
15 Sep 2017
Shop Bodyshop Direct ticks all the boxes for headlight restoration
Shop Bodyshop Direct is ticking all the boxes for headlight restoration, with its new headlight restoration kit. The headlight restoration kit consists of two Spray Max aerosols, a 1K Headlight Primer and a 2K Headlight Clear Coat. By following the detailed instructions available with the kit, you can restore a yellowed and worn out headlight
15 Sep 2017
New mixing clear from Glasurit
Glasurit has developed a new mixing clear for 22 Line High-Solid VOC. Glasurit 522-MC 600 Mixing Clear offers exactly the same properties that set its predecessor, 522-MC 35 apart. Glasurit 522-MC 600 Mixing Clear for 22 Line VOC offers outstanding application and spraying properties as well as good drying and good polishing properties. Its optimal
15 Sep 2017
Standox launches Standopedia
Standox provides a new service: Standopedia is a new resource that is a wealth of tips and advice on car paint repairs for professional refinishers. Useful tips for everyday refinish work: Standopedia is the new online guide from Standox aimed at both young and experienced professional refinishers. Visitors to the site will find technical information