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Using Waterborne Basecoats in Collision Repair Shops: A Case Study

Larry Visser, the owner of Visor’s Collision Center in Chicago, switched to waterborne basecoats in 2005 and learned a number of valuable lessons along the way. This case study shares Larry’s story and may help you decide if your shop is ready to make a switch from solvent-based to waterborne basecoats.

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