DuPont Refinish Blog

• DuPont Refinish - Colour Tool Switch to DVDs

  6 February, 2012

  This note is to advise of a likely future switch from CDs to DVDs for colour tools.
  The amount of data which can be stored on a single CD is not infinite! As time goes by, the number of colour formulas in our database continues to grow, while colour formula CDs also contain a lot of additional information, such as MSDSs and software to operate the Acquire spectrophotometer. And with every update more colour formulas are being added! We are getting pretty close to the stage where a single CD will not be large enough to contain all the formulas and other information that we need to provide to customers.
  
  There are several options for how we deal with this, but we believe a move from a single CD to a single DVD is the best option, compared to other choices like deleting old formulas from the CD, or switching to 2 CDs.  
  
  A factor in our thinking is the development of exciting new technologies by DuPont in Europe and the USA which will further improve the performance of our spectros, especially for customers using the new generation waterborne paints. These technologies also require additional space on colour formula CDs.
  
  For most customers, there is absolutely no problem in using a DVD, because the bodyshop computer has a DVD drive. But we know that for some customers, that will not be the case. There will therefore be other options available, such as updating customer computers via data stored on a USB drive. However, customers should be encouraged to update their computer to have a DVD drive available if they do not already do so.
  
  The timing for a switch to DVDs is not yet set. However, it’s quite likely that at least some colour tools will be switched from CDs to DVDs during 2012.

• DuPont Refinish: New look Product Manuals

  2 February, 2012

  The New Look DuPont Refinish Product Manuals have arrived!
  
  Here at DuPont Refinish we’re always looking for ways to update support materials, one such way is how we update and send out our product information manuals.
  
  Our new look DuPont Refinish Product Information Manual is wire bound and has a complete and up to date list of TDS. Rather than send a package of updates as we have done in the past, we will be printing complete, up to date manuals every 2 years.

  If you do not receive a copy of the new manual, simply fill out the attached form, faxing it to us. Once we have this we’ll send you a copy and you'll be on the list for the next update.
  
  Contact us on 02 8818 4339 for more information.

• DuPont Refinish: CC6400 Product Mixing By Weight

  28 November, 2011

  Although there is some information on mixing by weight of CC6400 Standard VOC Clear already available - we would also like to announce that we have created a wall chart providing more detailed information that can be used as a practical tool for mixing. Please contact your distributor or DuPont Refinish Technical Consultant if you would like more information.
  
  This information will be available on our colour tools via the next CD update so this poster can be used in the interim to provide aid.

• DuPont Refinish: US ColorNet Closure

  27 October, 2011

  US ColorNet Closure

  This note is to advise of the amalgamation of our colour formulas on to a single CD, eliminating the need for US ColorNet.

  Distributors selling Imron Fleetline have in the past needed access to a US ColorNet, to enable access to Imron Fleetline metallic colour formulas. More recently, US ColorNet access was also required for access to Aviation colour formulas.

  We understand this was an inconvenience to customers, as two separate colour formula CDs were required. This was due to colour formulas for DPR European-origin products and US-origin products being stored on separate databases. However, we have now been able to incorporate colour-formulas for US-origin products into the same CD as other DPR products such as Centari, and there will be no further need for separate access to US ColorNet to retrieve colour formulas.
  
  US ColorNet access will be disconnected at a date to be determined later this year. If you have any questions about this change, please don’t hesitate to contact our Colour Service department.

• Willmot Smash Repair Specialists - Winner of the Sustainability Awards

  24 October, 2011

  The award was presented last Friday at the Suncorp/Paint & Panel Autobody Repairer of the Year awards held in Albert Park in Victoria. Congratulations to Willmot Smash Repair Specialists - QLD - 2011 Winners of the Sustainability Awards!