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INNOVATIONS<br />
Introducing new & improved products for professional auto, boat & motorcycle detailers.<br />
Headlight restoration<br />
system from Auto Magic<br />
Auto Magic announces the launch of<br />
their Professional Headlight Restoration<br />
System that quickly restores yellowed<br />
and foggy headlights up to original OEM<br />
specifications. With the new system,<br />
headlights can be restored up to 5 times<br />
faster and with up to 30% less sanding.<br />
A final coat is formulated to cure in 3-4<br />
minutes with UV light or sunlight for<br />
increased application flexibility while<br />
providing a protective coating that helps<br />
resist chips and scratches.<br />
“Detailers want product solutions that<br />
deliver quality results while saving time<br />
and money,” said Steven Levine, Vice<br />
President and General Manager ITW<br />
Global Body Repair. “The Auto Magic<br />
Headlight Restoration System delivers<br />
professional results with fewer steps and<br />
in less time, adding customer value and<br />
helping increase the productivity of detail<br />
shops. Best of all we stand behind our<br />
performance with a 3-year guarantee.”<br />
The Auto Magic Headlight<br />
Restoration Kit includes materials and<br />
supplies to restore 12 cars or 24 headlights—no<br />
special tools or equipment<br />
are needed. Kits are available from<br />
authorized Auto Magic Distributors.<br />
Additional product information and list<br />
of distributors can be found on the Auto<br />
Magic <strong>web</strong>site.<br />
Career Center from<br />
International Carwash Association<br />
The International Carwash Association has<br />
launched the ICA Car Wash Career Center,<br />
designed to connect employers in our industry with<br />
candidates, job seekers, and talent. It’s never been<br />
easier to amplify the benefits of working at your<br />
operation or company; and it’s never been easier to<br />
find opportunities in our business.<br />
The Car Wash Career Center features postings<br />
from all segments of the car wash business.<br />
Jobs will be available at retail operators, suppliers,<br />
Surface prep from Meguiar’s<br />
Meguiar’s® M122 Surface Prep is a new and<br />
unique formulation that was specifically formulated<br />
with professional detailers in mind to equip them<br />
with a pro-grade inspection spray that delivers<br />
maximum performance, yet is still cost-effective.<br />
M122 removes compound and polishing residue,<br />
oils and fresh surface contaminants ultimately<br />
allowing the detailer to fully assess the true condition<br />
of the surface they are working with. Given<br />
the highly competitive price point, detailers can<br />
finally justify using M122 as an inspection spray<br />
throughout the entire paint correction process.<br />
Surface Prep is also the perfect choice to quickly<br />
clean and prepare paint and ensure maximum<br />
adhesion before applying a coating or touch-up<br />
distributors, and facility or ancillary services like<br />
marketing, finance, or HR.<br />
Employers should know that the Career Center<br />
is distributed and promoted to ICA’s global audience<br />
of more than 25,000 subscribers and members.<br />
These individuals include veterans to the industry<br />
and those from “car wash families” as well as those<br />
brand new or seeking entry into the industry. And<br />
between now and October 1, <strong>2020</strong>, all job postings<br />
to the ICA network will be FREE to any employer.<br />
paint. Without being<br />
heavy in solvents, this<br />
ready-to-use formula<br />
is body shop safe and<br />
uniquely formulated<br />
so it won’t run the risk<br />
of swelling or staining<br />
paint, making it<br />
safer to use than pure<br />
isopropyl alcohol. Whether an automotive detailer,<br />
a professional in a paint collision shop, or detailing<br />
enthusiast, this pro-grade inspection spray is easy<br />
to use, delivers quick effective paint cleaning and is<br />
still a cost-effective solution.<br />
Commercial Wall<br />
Fixtures from LSI<br />
LSI Industries has launched a new line of high-performance<br />
commercial wall fixtures. The new outdoor<br />
luminaires feature a sleek, modern housing and offer<br />
multiple temperature, distribution and lumen options.<br />
Cost-competitive and energy-efficient, the new fixtures<br />
are ideal for retail exterior applications.<br />
“Our new commercial wall lights are among the<br />
most competitive, scalable and affordable wall fixtures<br />
on the market,” said Mike Prachar, Chief Marketing<br />
Officer of LSI Industries. “Not only do they deliver<br />
excellent photometric performance, they match the<br />
aesthetics of our commercial area lights – giving property<br />
owners the ability to create modern, attractive and<br />
welcoming spaces.”<br />
LSI’s new wall mount fixtures are easy to install,<br />
featuring an external box for surface conduit, including<br />
thru-wire, as well as stub conduit for use when a junction<br />
box is not present. The new luminaires are available in<br />
three sizes with outputs ranging from 1,500 to 20,000<br />
lumens. The optics can distribute illumination in Type<br />
3 and Forward Throw patterns at 3K, 4K and 5K color<br />
temperatures that enhance visibility, safety and security.<br />
In addition, the new products can be configured with<br />
photocell sensors that automatically switch the lights off<br />
during daylight hours – conserving energy and minimizing<br />
associated energy costs. LSI’s new wall mount<br />
product line is compliant with DesignLights Consortium<br />
(DLC) premium standards, allowing customers to<br />
qualify for energy rebates. The new products can also<br />
comply with California’s Title 24 energy conservation<br />
requirements and International Dark Sky standards.<br />
8 | AUTO DETAILING NEWS | VOL. 5, NO. 3 • SUMMER <strong>2020</strong>