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New Products
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PAINT&PANEL MAY / JUNE 2019
NEW PRODUCTS
INSTACURE FROM FINIXA
UV paint technology and products are on the rise and Finixa is consistently innovating products to suit. A trio of Finixa UV products have been created to increasing productivity and profitability.
The Spectratek InstaCure UVLED curing lamp allows easy and complete access to all parts and sections of a vehicle while providing a faster, safer and more
efficient cure for automotive repair
and industrial finishes. An 8-15 second curing time is achieved at 50mm from curing surface and between 1-2 minutes cure time at a curing distance of 200mm.
Paired with the Finixa UV Primer this Instacure lamp gives an almost instant cure with no heat radiance. The unit only emits UV-A radiation with no harmful UV-B/C. Safe handling without risk of burns and direct battery charging without
having to remove the battery from the lamp are also features. Finixa TSP150 UV Primer is a one-component UV curable primer-filler
with a 2-minute cure time (pending cure area size and distance matched with UV curing lamp). With a high film build of up to 140 microns over 3 layers, it is the perfect aerosol primer for spot repairs.
TSP1200 UV Primer Cleaner is the 2nd step of the new UV aerosol range and is especially formulated for use with Finixa UV Primer. It is to be used after curing and before the sanding stage. This product will help to increase the life span of the abrasive materials used in the sanding stage and can also be used to remove non-cured UV Primer.
For more Finixa information: (02) 8036 8210 or visit bodylineimports.com.au
A CUT ABOVE THE REST
Manufactured using leading-edge abrasive technology, the new Iridium range from MIRKA is engineered to cut fast, repel dust and stay sharp to save you time and money.
Technological improvements are the catalyst for valuable gains in collision repair productivity and that includes the abrasives sector where MIRKA has long been an industry innovator. Now the global surface finishing specialist has released an all new flagship paper backed abrasive range, called Iridium, which is designed to deliver everything you need for ultra-productive paint stripping and paint preparation processes. The key to Iridium’s outstanding performance is in the state-of-the-art resin system used to hold the ceramic / aluminium oxide abrasive grains in a vice-like grip. Not only does it ensure an aggressive cut that lasts and lasts, it has the bonus of repelling dust so clogging is not an issue.
PERFECT FOR PAINT STRIPPING AND PREPARATION When it comes to the task of paint stripping, Iridium powers through even the hardest of clearcoats, saving valuable labour time and job cost. At the same time, the abrasive grits for paint preparation have been specifically optimised for the task. It features an excellent scratch pattern engineered to work perfectly with primers and fillers. Combined with the clog free abrasive coating, this helps eliminate costly reworks by preventing the development of dust pills which leave frustrating pigtail swirls in the surface.
LONG LASTING, NO CLOGGING
Available in a selection of coarse through to fine grits, the entire Iridium range shares the innovative non-stick coating. Iridium discs and strips are perfect for use with MIRKA’s hugely popular electric tools, but they also fit all backing pads. And there is no precise
alignment need – simply place the iridium disc or strip onto the backing pad and it’s good to go. MIRKA’s new laser cut multi-hole pattern works perfectly with the clog free abrasive surface to ensure ultra-efficient dust extraction.
TESTED TO PERFECTION
After arriving with plenty of promise, local testing has shown that Iridium is right on the money, according to Kurt Way, PPG category manager, associated products. “We wanted to see exactly how Iridium would perform in local workshop conditions so we spent two full days testing the range against eight other premium abrasives. To ensure it was accurate, we used a very scientific approach to measure results and all testing was done blind – the people doing the sanding had no idea which brand was fitted. From this we did a full costing analysis for each abrasive. What we found was that Iridium does more than just compete with the top end of the market. This is leading-edge abrasive technology which out performs the best and shows that Iridium is now an excellent option – and it comes at a better price.”