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Get the latest news on vehicle refinish techniques, products, and trends, highlighting innovations and standards in paint and coating applications.

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Axalta Wins Dual Edison Awards for Automotive Coatings Innovation

Axalta's Irus Scan and MyColor solutions won silver and bronze, respectively, in the Automotive Materials category.
Autobody News Staff
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AkzoNobel Launches One-Stop Waterborne Basecoat, Sikkens Autowave Optima

The "single visit coat" technology means shops can improve cycle time while reducing consumption and getting better coverage.
Stacey Phillips Ronak
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Prime Inc. Named North America Winner of PPG Excellent Supplier Award

PPG's annual Excellent Supplier Award recognizes suppliers whose performance has consistently gone above and beyond.
Autobody News Staff
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Free Webinar from ASE: Color Theory and Creating Proper Spray-Outs

Matthew Moore with Axalta Coating Systems will discuss an introduction to the three dimensions of a color and other important factors that are needed to match color.
Autobody News Staff
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Free ASE Webinar: Advancements in Abrasive Technology

The webinar will look at why shops should care about the abrasives they use and how they can maximize their refinish results.
Autobody News Staff
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Building the Technicians of Tomorrow: How One Repair Facility is Growing its Paint Shop

John Melendez, owner of a Chicago-area shop, credits his new paint team leader and I-CAR training in helping new techs develop essential skills.
John Melendez, for Autobody News
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PPG Announces 2025 Color of the Year, More Auto Styling Trends

Purple Basil is part of PPG’s 2025 “Kinetic” global color theme, which includes four distinct color palettes.
Autobody News Staff
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Hawaii Collision Repairers Connect, Learn & Share Valuable Insights

At an event hosted by a Hawaii body shop and AkzoNobel, repairers had a chance to rethink how they do business.
Stacey Phillips Ronak
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New Paint VOC Regulations in Southern California Likely to Expand to Other Markets

Two VOCs that were exempt because they don't contribute to ground smog have been found to have toxic health concerns.
John Yoswick
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William Byron Takes Axalta Back to Victory Lane in 2025 Daytona 500

Byron became only the fifth driver to win the Daytona 500 in back-to-back seasons, both times carrying Axalta sponsorship.
Autobody News Staff

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