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Burco’s Redi-Set-Go mirrors feature a pre-applied motor mount, eliminating the need to pry off stubborn glass shards, rig backing plates, glue or clean, according to a release from the Grand Rapids, Mich., company. Remove the broken mirror, backing plate and all, and toss it; then snap in the new Redi-Set-Go mirror. The mirrors are available in non-heated, heated and heated/signal versions...
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AutoGlasSolutions of Wilton, Iowa, will promote the new Equalizer DynaPro windshield repair kit. The value-priced kit offers a good return on investment for anyone considering adding windshield repair to their business, says Donovan Trana, AutoGlasSolutions owner, in a release. The stainless steel injector is a self-contained pull/push pressure and vacuum-creating device that allows technicians...
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Adco Products, Michigan Center, Mich., will feature its line of Titan one-part, high viscosity, nonconductive polyurethane adhesives. Performance characteristics exceed automotive industry criteria and the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 212, company officials report. The Titan Pro1 and Titan Pro2 Professional Series urethane adhesives feature one- and two-hour safe drive-...
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A.N. Designs, Torrington, Conn., will showcase the UltraWiz UltraThin Lever Knife 3008-K. The quick-release cable knife allows for easy blade changes and position adjustments without the use of tools, according to a release. It has a new, smaller oval shape to fit comfortably in hand and features a heavy-duty pull cable at the bottom of the handle attached in line with the cutting blade for...
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Officials at ShatterGard, Atlanta, Ga., announced the availability of VehicleGard, an optically clear, "peel and stick" glass-protection window-film kit. To obtain and install VehicleGard, simply provide the vehicle make and model. The vehicle window dimensions are then linked with the ShatterGard cutting system to produce the custom-cut kit, according to a release. ...
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Officials at PPG Industries, Pittsburgh, claim vehicles equipped with the company's Sungate infrared reflective windshield save owners up to $66 per year in fuel costs. PPG testing showed that Sungate windshields reflect about 50 percent of the sun's infrared energy, potentially reducing air-conditioning use by up to 20 percent, according to a release. "Because the air...
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Yangtse Inc., Chino Hills, Calif., offers auto glass racks for warehouse storage and transportation, in addition to a full line of sideview mirrors. Products are shipped via UPS Freight or Fed-Ex Ground to company locations within one week of order placement, according to a release.
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GTS Services LLC, Portland, Ore., released a complete suite of services to help glass shops enhance the effectiveness of their internet marketing. They include search-engine optimization involving Web site building or modification to help increase site visits and better position free listings; search-engine advertising involving the strategic placement and management of paid advertisements...
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Ultra Bond, Grand Junction, Colo., in conjunction with Glass Technology Inc., Durango, Colo., introduced X-Phobic, a patent-pending hydrophobic coating remover for the removal of Rain-X and similar water-repellant products. These glass treatments prevent windshield repair resin from bonding to the glass, making it impossible for technicians to repair the damaged glass effectively, according...
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Glasstech, Perrysburg, Ohio, introduced the External Press Bend Forming and Annealing System for automotive glass, EPB-L, capable of producing up to 225 complex windshields per hour. The system utilizes Glasstech's Super Deep Bend Forming and Annealing System, SDB-L, technology, which produces complex windshields with improved reflective optics, tight tolerances and asymmetrical...