Normand Cormier, Author at Autosphere

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Normand Cormier

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Normand Cormier est directeur de la formation en classe pour l’Amérique du Nord pour les Systèmes de Revêtements Axalta [email protected]

Tips for Reducing the Use of Paint and Materials in the Shop

One of the challenges we face every day is: how can we be more competitive in the marketplace? Collisions must be efficient and profitable if they…

March 11, 2024

Properly Preparing the Surfaces to be Painted

There is still confusion about when to use the products available for cleaning surfaces prior to the various operations carried out during the repair process. The…

January 9, 2024

How to Protect Bodywork Metal

When repairing a vehicle, it’s common to find bare metal as a result of the sanding required for repair operations. Bare metal must be covered with…

October 27, 2023

Paint Manufacturers Refinishing Steps Recommendations

When refinishing a vehicle following repairs, it’s common to wonder what the paint manufacturer’s recommendations are for the various operations. Here’s a summary of the positions…

September 12, 2023

The Role of the Right Activator in Collision Painting

Automotive paint products offer a selection of activators when it comes to mixing them with the main component to be applied to the surface. Don’t underestimate…

July 20, 2023

An Automotive Coating from Space

Would you be interested in having your vehicle covered with the blackest substance ever created by man? If we refer to the theory of colors, the…

May 4, 2023

Matching Paint Colours

The use of a spectrophotometer is undoubtedly the best method to match the colour obtained to that of the vehicle to be repainted. Unfortunately in some…

March 7, 2023

Lighting Makes All the Difference in Collision Work

Have you ever left home one morning with two black socks only to realize at work that one is navy blue? This is a perfect example…

January 19, 2023

A Finish Repelling Dirt on Your Car

What if your car was covered with a body finish that repels mud, rain, bird droppings, oil and tar? For many people, washing a car is…

December 15, 2022

Using UV primers in Body Repair

UV technology has been introduced to shops in recent years, bringing great changes for those who have adopted it. Two-component urethane primers have been used for…

March 11, 2022

Posts by Normand Cormier

Tips for Reducing the Use of Paint and Materials in the Shop

Properly Preparing the Surfaces to be Painted

How to Protect Bodywork Metal

Paint Manufacturers Refinishing Steps Recommendations

The Role of the Right Activator in Collision Painting

An Automotive Coating from Space

Matching Paint Colours

Lighting Makes All the Difference in Collision Work

A Finish Repelling Dirt on Your Car

Using UV primers in Body Repair

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