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Polyvance Unveils New 6076 Bumper Stabilizer at SEMA
October 30, 2019 by Polyvance
At SEMA next week, Polyvance will display its latest product to help body shops repair today's large, multi-piece plastic bumpers - the 6076 Bumper Stabilizer. The Bumper Stabilizer attaches easily to a common scissor stand and is designed to support the bumper from above using included bungee cords and adjustable anchor points.
I-CAR Changes Requirements for Hands-On Skills Development Courses
October 28, 2019 by Polyvance
In I-CAR's tenth issue of Collision Reporter magazine, they summarize the many changes to their program. From now on, in order to maintain Gold Class status, a shop is going to need two Hands-On Skills Development courses each year. Thankfully, Polyvance offers several options to satisfy your hands-on skills training requirement. All of our hands-on courses -- the PR-01, PR-02, and PR-04 -- are acceptable alternatives to I-CAR's hands-on plastic repair course.
Polyvance Updates Temperature Guidelines for New Welding Rod
September 24, 2019 by Polyvance
Earlier this month, Polyvance announced the availability of three new welding rod materials to meet industry and customer demands. To benefit its customers, Polyvance has updated their suggested temperature settings chart to include the new welding rod. The chart will help customers set up their nitrogen plastic welders to best weld the new material.
GMC Sierra Dually Bedside Panel Repair
September 13, 2019 by Polyvance
Today we just finished a repair on a GMC Sierra dually bedside panel. This panel is made out of thermoset polyurethane, and came in with several long tears on it. Polyurethane is a thermoset plastic, and is NOT meltable, but it can be repaired with the airless plastic welder and thermoplastic polyurethane welding rod.
Three New Welding Rod Materials Now Available
September 03, 2019 by Polyvance
As the only company in the industry which promotes fusion welding as the best way to repair plastics, Polyvance has a special responsibility to provide new plastic materials and welding rods to repair the latest plastics. In response to industry and customer demands, we are happy to announce three new welding rod materials.
More Plastics Being Used In and On Vehicles
August 22, 2019 by Polyvance
Ths Automotive News article shows that the lightweighting trend that began in reaction to the 52 mpg fuel economy mandate during the Obama administration shows no sign of abating as the OEMs become more focused on electric vehicles. Plastic repair skills are vital and will continue to be in the next decade.
2004 Chevy SSR Rear Bumper Cover Repair
August 15, 2019 by Polyvance
A customer who was leaving the dealership backed into a rare 2004 Cheverolet SSR. The bumper cover is discontinued and is no longer available. The dealership was unable to find a salvage or used bumper cover, either. Fortunately for them, we were close by.
New 8000 Series of Nitrogen Plastic Welders
August 07, 2019 by Polyvance
Polyvance announces the immediate availability of its new "8000-series" of nitrogen plastic welders. This is the sixth generation of nitrogen welders since Polyvance introduced the technology in 2006. This line of welders incorporates patent-pending new technology created by Polyvance to make the welders easier to maintain and use.
2019 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference
July 01, 2019 by Polyvance
The 2019 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference was held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Kurt took some of our nitrogen plastic welders and nitrogen generators for the competitors to use.
June 20, 2019 by Polyvance
This pool pump was brought to us by a customer to fix. It is an Intex SF70110 and the housing was made of polypropylene with 30% long glass fiber reinforcement (PP LGF30). Luckily, we have been experimenting lately with a 20% long glass fiber-filled PP welding rod that we thought would be a perfect test for this new material. After grinding off the Flex Seal, we used our Nitro Fuzer nitrogen plastic welder to fusion weld this glass fiber-filled rod to the housing. The compatibility was excellent and two materials fused together very well.
May 08, 2019 by Polyvance
John was in Puerto Rico last week working with Polyvance's new distributor, Rafael Figueroa. They had a very busy, productive week! Rafael is very enthusiastic about selling Polyvance's products.
Cross-Linked Polyethylene Repair Video Released
May 01, 2019 by Polyvance
Cross-linked polyethylene is not very common, but it is sometimes used for fuel tanks, kayaks, canoes, and older ATV parts. It is an extremely durable plastic, and unfortunately, it is not easily repaired. Polyvance's new video explains how to repair cross-linked polyethylene. The video demonstrates a repair of a puncture, a crack, and a hole in an XLPE fuel tank. The repair is made by using Polyvance's KCWPRO airless plastic welder and low density polyethylene welding rod.
Polyvance Donates to Help Send Student to SkillsUSA National Conference
April 30, 2019 by Polyvance
Luis Rodriguez, a student at the Earnest Pruett Center of Technology, won first place at the high school level during the 2019 Alabama SkillsUSA Automotive Refinishing Competition. To support the local community and to encourage the interest in trade skills, Polyvance is making a donation to help send Luis to the SkillsUSA National Conference.
Bass Boat Dash Panel Repair Video Released
April 08, 2019 by Polyvance
In this video, we demonstrate how to repair cracks and holes in ABS plastic using our 2503 black PlastiFix repair kit. We will be repairing a badly damaged 2005 Stratos bass boat dash panel.
Polyvance Receives 2019 Governor’s Trade Excellence Award
March 27, 2019 by Polyvance
On March 27, 2019, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced the eight winners of the 2019 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards. Polyvance is honored to be one of those winners.
March 18, 2019 by Polyvance
Over the weekend, Polyvance attended the 2019 Northeast Automotive Services Show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ. Our northeastern factory representative, Michael Koren, and company president, Kurt Lammon, were at the booth Friday, Saturday, and Sunday doing demos. They had a great time meeting new people at the show, as well as seeing some of our wonderful customers!
New Lower Pricing on Nitrogen Plastic Welders
March 14, 2019 by Polyvance
Polyvance has decided to reduce the price on their 6085-C and 6080-CG nitrogen plastic welders effective immediately.
March 11, 2019 by Polyvance
We recently repaired a 1978 Trans Am front and rear bumper. The bumpers were made of polyurethane, and they were in pretty rough shape when they arrived.
Polyvance Attends 2019 Made in DeKalb Expo
March 07, 2019 by Polyvance
The Made in DeKalb Expo allows businesses to establish new relationships with each other, and allows those attending to recognize the wonderful products made in DeKalb county.
March 05, 2019 by Polyvance
Our Japanese distributor, Ikuo Tanaka, did a demonstration of the Polyvance plastic welders last Saturday in Sapporo, Japan. With about 60 people in attendance, Mr. Tanaka showed off the nitrogen welder for PP bumper and headlight repair, and the airless welder for PUR repair.
