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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.
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.