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Polyvance at I-CAR's 2019 Volunteer & Instructor Conference
March 04, 2019 by Polyvance
Polyvance is proud to be a Sustaining Partner of I-CAR and to be included among our esteemed industry peers on the sponsor board at last weekend's Volunteer & Instructor Conference in Orlando.
Visit Polyvance at the Northeast Show!
February 27, 2019 by Polyvance
Visit Polyvance at the Northeast Show and ask about our $200 coupons.
Kenworth W900 Hood Repair Kits Released
February 21, 2019 by Polyvance
Polyvance is proud to announce the immediate availability of two new hood repair kits for the Kenworth W900.
Solve Your Paint Peeling Problems with Bumper & Cladding Coat Adhesion Primer
January 29, 2019 by Polyvance
Sure, you're familiar with Polyvance's line of industry-leading nitrogen plastic welders. But did you know that Polyvance also makes the industry's most popular raw bumper adhesion primer -- Bumper & Cladding Coat Adhesion Primer?
New Polyurethane Repair Video Released
January 21, 2019 by Polyvance
The 1979 Firebird front ground effect had a four-inch crack and a broken tab. We used Polyvance's Mini-Weld Model 7 and R01 urethane welding rod to make the repair.
January 07, 2019 by Polyvance
Polyvance is proud to announce the launch of its very own smartphone app. The purpose of the app is to help technicians quickly identify plastics and the proper repair method.
December 12, 2018 by Polyvance
This 1970 Pontiac GTO Endura bumper is made of thermoset polyurethane molded over a steel frame. A bumper like this would be very expensive to replace, but it can be repaired with our airless plastic welder, urethane rod, and 2000 Flex Filler.
6204 Hot Spot Stapler Released
December 11, 2018 by Polyvance
Polyvance’s new 6204 Hot Spot cordless plastic stapler is ideal for holding broken plastic parts together so technicians can perform a permanent repair.
6148 Bumper Rollers Kit Released
December 03, 2018 by Polyvance
Body shops can turn dented bumpers into profits with Polyvance's new 6148 Bumper Rollers kit. Most body shops throw dented bumpers away, unaware that they can be repaired. The 6148 Bumper Rollers kit makes it easier for technicians to push dents out and restore the sharp body lines common in today's complex plastic bumper covers.
Polyvance at the 2018 SEMA Show
November 05, 2018 by Polyvance
The 2018 SEMA Show took place October 30 - November 02 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Polyvance had a bigger booth this year, and more of our staff went to the show to help out. The show was a huge success!
EPR-01 Estimating Plastic Repair Now Available On Polyvance's Training Portal
October 17, 2018 by Polyvance
Polyvance is proud to announce the addition of its newest online plastic repair course, EPR-01 Estimating Plastic Repair, to their online training portal. Developed in partnership with Accountable Estimating, EPR-01 is an online, self-paced course designed to educate collision damage estimators and technicians on determining the repairability of damaged plastic parts.
Polyvance Announces Support of I-CAR’s Sustaining Partner Program
October 10, 2018 by Polyvance
Polyvance is proud to announce its support of I-CAR’s new Sustaining Partner™ program. The purpose of the Sustaining Partner program is to bring the collision repair inter-industry together to support training with the goal of ensuring complete, safe, and quality repairs.
Polyvance Releases New 6074 Nitro Fuzer Accessory Shelf
September 26, 2018 by Polyvance
Polyvance’s new 6074 Nitro Fuzer Accessory Shelf is designed to increase the functionality of Polyvance’s nitrogen plastic welders. The shelf mounts to the top of most Polyvance nitrogen plastic welders, opening up a lot of useful space to organize tools and welding rod.
2005 Chevy SSR Rear Bumper Cover Repair
September 02, 2018 by Polyvance
This 2005 Chevrolet SSR rear bumper cover was repaired with Polyvance's nitrogen plastic welder. New ones are no longer available, so the ONLY choice is to repair what you have.
The Importance of Adjustable Flow
August 28, 2018 by Polyvance
You may have noticed that Polyvance puts an emphasis on the adjustable flow control on our nitrogen plastic welders. All of our welders, including our low-cost 6049-C, have adjustable flow. Why is this such a big deal?
Polyvance Donates Nitrogen Plastic Welder to Local Tech School
August 20, 2018 by Polyvance
Polyvance has just donated a 6057 nitrogen plastic welder to the Earnest Pruett Center of Technology (EPCOT), a local tech school.
Polyvance and Accountable Estimating Create Estimating Plastic Repair Course
August 13, 2018 by Polyvance
Addressing an industry-wide need for education on plastic part damage assessment, Accountable Estimating has joined forces with Polyvance, to introduce the industry’s first course on the topic.
Polyethylene Agricultural Tank Repair
July 27, 2018 by Polyvance
Agricultural tanks serve a variety of purposes. They can easily be damaged, especially when you consider all of the heavy equipment often used around them.
Repairing a Kayak with an Airless Plastic Welder
July 20, 2018 by Polyvance
Kayaks take a beating when going up against rough waves, rocks, and narrow passages. Weathered kayaks that are often exposed to UV rays are more prone to cracks. We have just released a new video that will show you how to repair a crack on a kayak using an airless plastic welder.
Repairing and Retexturing a Freightliner Bumper End Piece
July 13, 2018 by Polyvance
Many heavy trucks have thermoplastic bumpers and side panels which can be repaired with Polyvance's plastic repair and refinishing products.
