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By Admin on in September 13, 2016 in Community Events

As the seasons change, so do our vehicle maintenance schedules. How prepared is your vehicle for the coming months? We have compiled 10 practical tips to help prepare you to get your car ready for the fall. Check the brakes and tires. Change in weather can affect road conditions and [...]

By Admin on in September 13, 2016 in Community Events, Southern California Events

The Automotive Club of Southern California is one of many sponsors for “Cruisin’ for a Cure”. Most of us have been touched by Cancer in one way, shape or form. You can support the fight against cancer by volunteering or attending the “Cruisin’ for a Cure” event that will be [...]

By Admin on in September 12, 2016 in News and Views

  PPG will co-sponsor and present two technical papers at the 2016 Electrocoating Seminar in Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 4th-5th. The speakers will cover electrocoating basics, troubleshooting, elimination of defects Gary Orosz, PPG application process manager, electrocoat (e-coat), will present “Electrocoat Basics” to open the seminar on Oct. 4th, at [...]

By Admin on in September 7, 2016 in News and Views

Researchers have shown that humans take a shine to glossy objects and surfaces, including gleaming cars. Two PPG® Refinish products now available to auto collision repair professionals can help bring unrivaled gloss to completed repair jobs and smiles to the faces of consumers who drive away with an unrivaled shine [...]

By Admin on in August 18, 2016 in Community Events

More than 100 years after the first Labor Day was held, Southern and Northern California and Carson City, NV are still going strong with plenty of fun for all. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and [...]

By Admin on in August 11, 2016 in News and Views

PPG Industries took a starring role at the 19th annual Goodguys PPG Nationals held earlier in July 2016 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Street Rod of the Year honors was awarded to an automobile finished with none other than PPG paints. PPG’s DITZLER DSC5250 Satin Clear Kit [...]

By Admin on in August 10, 2016 in Industry News

Yesterday was the start of the NACE | CARS Expo and Conference, an event for the Collision & Service Repair Industries that runs through August 13th! As the premier event dedicated to the automotive service and repair industries, NACE is held during Industry Week with CCIF, CIECA, NABC, MERA, OEM [...]

By Admin on in August 1, 2016 in Industry News

Yellow … it’s a happy, optimistic color! It reminds us of sunflowers and daffodils, lemons, sunshine and happy faces. One particular yellow, however, is going away for good. That’s right PPGÒ Refinish is phasing out its DeltronⓇ brand Light Chrome Yellow. An inventory management notification issued June 22 says that the [...]

By Admin on in August 1, 2016 in News and Views

  Calling all MSO, Shop Owners and Insurance Professionals! If you are attending the NACE Expo and Conference, located in Anaheim, CA, August 9th-13th, you will want to take advantage of the MSO Symposium. Now in its sixth year, the MSO Symposium is an immensely popular and exclusive event during [...]

By Admin on in August 1, 2016 in News and Views

Tooltechnic Systems AG & Co. KG, maker of Festool brand products and 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division have collaborated to provide customers in the global automotive collision repair industry a new and comprehensive product for surface preparation and finishing. 3M’s best-in-class abrasives, global sales and distribution capabilities combined with Festool-branded premium [...]

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Auto Events in Southern California in February

Take a peaceful drive around Southern California and partake in some of these exciting auto events. Whether it’s going back in time or heading into the future, you’ll enjoy doing what you love the most. We all need some car therapy. Please call before attending any community events. It is [...] Read More..

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Auto Events in San Diego, CA and Surrounding Areas in February

Get your keys and visit some of these car enthusiast events in San Diego and surrounding areas. Whether you like classic cars, custom paint, exotic cars, or hot rods…these events have it all, including donuts and coffee! Please call before attending any community events. It is likely that they will [...] Read More..

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Auto Events in Northern California in February

Northern California has a lot of exciting auto events to choose from. If you are looking for an early morning brisk drive with coffee, donuts, and cars or an evening night out with entertainment, raffles, and food…choose from any these car enthusiast events. Yep! Cars…cars…and even more cars! Please call [...] Read More..