Color Systems

Going Green

Color Systems — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 01:52:43 +0000

Color Systems is your local expert on Envirobase® and Aquabase® waterborne paint systems. Our customer base possesses the largest percentage of waterborne collision centers for a non regulated market, so we can answer any questions you may have.

Waterborne Facts

Because volatile organic compounds (VOC) in paint have been recognized as bad for the environment, there is change taking place that will eventually affect practically everyone who paints. A number of states around the country have enacted regulations that are gradually forcing shops to reduce VOC emissions. These regulations, in a nutshell, mean that body shops will need to use waterborne paints in order to comply.

Whether the focus is on products and causes that are good for the environment or you want to keep pace with the OEM’s movement to water base paint on newer vehicles, much of what you see and hear tends to be marketing hype rather than true substance. Waterborne systems in the refinishing industry are not just some new fad. PPG has been developing breakthrough technologies in waterborne paints for over 20 years.

PPG is the undisputed market leader in waterborne technology with their Aquabase® Plus and Envirobase® HP products. With their reduced emission levels, waterborne basecoat paints are truly making a positive difference for the environment. Even though in New England using waterborne paint is not mandatory, Color Systems is proud to say that 98% of our collision base customers are utilizing waterborne products.

We have been successful in implementing waterborne paint systems across a broad range of collision centers and body shops. Each customer has depended on Color Systems to be their trusted partner for successful waterborne solutions.

ICAR

Color Systems — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 01:51:27 +0000

Color Systems has teamed with ICAR by opening our training facilities and offering a convenient location for hosting classes.

Of course volunteering a space for ICAR training was an easy decision, requiring a minimal sacrifice. The real sacrifice is made by those who are willing to give their personal time for the sake of improving our industry. All of us at Color Systems would like to thank all of those who unselfishly volunteer their time and we would like give a special congratulatory acknowledgment to Stephen Lauro who was appointment Rhode Island’s, ICAR Committee Chairman.

Paint It Digital Color Chips

Color Systems — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 01:49:36 +0000

PPG’s latest virtual color selection tool will make looking up color information fast and fun. Finding the right color for a repair typically involves knowing the vehicle year, make and model. Now with Paint It, there are endless search combinations available to the user.

Features

Search by year, manufacturer, model, color family, finish effect or sage
Links body and non-body information
Links images and color information
Provides domestic and import colors
Provides easy access to color formulations
Connects to distributor locator or Refinish home page
Colors available for PPG and Nexa Autocolor brands

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