PPG-painted vehicles reap honours at SEMA

Strongsville, Ohio — December 4, 2017 — This year’s SEMA show hosted automotive industry professionals from around the world, with more than 100,000 visitors being treated to displays of custom-built vehicles exhibiting the latest trends in hot colours and advanced finishes. Among the cars and trucks on display were vehicles painted with PPG products, many of […]
Ashley Weber discusses WorldSkills, inspirations and more

By Erin McLaughlin Winnipeg, Manitoba — October 11, 2017 — Bodyworx Professional magazine recently sat down with Ashley Weber for insight on her growth, inspirations and challenges throughout her journey with Skills Canada and WorldSkills. Weber will represent Canada at the WorldSkills Autobody Painting Competition in Abu Dhabi, starting October 15. Bodyworx Professional: How has your experience with Skills […]
Passion racing at Pfaff Automotive

By Alex Dugas Toronto, Ontario — October 10, 2017 — Pfaff Automotive recently held its “8 Hours of Passion” challenge, where teams of employees from each Pfaff rooftop competed against one another in a budget track-car race. The event was held at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Driver Development Track in Clarington, Ontario. Each team […]
BASF seeking submissions for 2018 R-M calendar

Mississauga, Ontario — August 7, 2016 — BASF is offering its customers another opportunity to see their work on the R-M calendar for 2017. The company is looking for unique photos of all sorts of vehicles, including motorcycles and planes, that feature its R-M brand finishes. These include Carizzma, Onyx HD, Diamont and Uno. Every year the […]
Barett’s Blog: The most expensive paint job ever? Meet Rolls-Royce’s new Ghost

By Barett Poley – April 12, 2017 If you thought paint was expensive before, just wait until you see the price on the new Rolls-Royce Ghost Elegance. The Ghost, which regularly starts at just under $400,000, is about to get quite a price hike, thanks to a new paint job announced by the company. The […]