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the sho wroomnew productsSCRATCHREMOVAL SYSTEMSSave the Glass with NewSystem from EqualizerEqualizer Industries in RoundRock, Texas, now offers a scratch removalsystem that the company sayscan easily pay for itself after just acouple of scratch removals. TheEqualizer system utilizes polishingdiscs that have a surface consisting ofprecisely shaped, fine-grade ceriumTOOLSoxide “pyramids.” As the “pyramid”tops wear down, fresh polishing materialis continually exposed, resultingin a fast, consistent polish rate withdistortion-free results, according tothe company.The Equalizer scratch removal kitcontains a 120-volt multi-speed buffingmachine, wax pencil for markingscratch location from inside the vehicle,general purpose backup pad, 50cerium oxide polishing discs in a protectivecase, bottle of pre-mixedcerium oxide polishing compound,Velcro ® backup pad/sponge for finalpolishing, and a video user guide. Allof these components come in aheavy-duty carrying case.Equalizer also released a new websiteearlier this year, which it says ispacked with new features and information,and has been re-designedover the last year based on input fromvisitors from all over the world.Work from Both Sides with Lilbuddy Pro 1Lilbuddy has introduced the new Lilbuddy Pro 1, an updated version of itsoriginal tool that features an optional design for the passenger side mount ofthe driver’s side mount. In addition, all models of the tool now offer a heavydutysliding rod to handle the weight of heavy RV and semi-truck windshields.The Lilbuddy also offers the technician the ability to lower the windshieldinto the urethane without the need for removal of either suction cup fromthe glass.❙❙➤ www.lilbuddypro.com“We really took this design to thenext level,” says Equalizer presidentEric Asbery. “What we were strivingfor was more simplicity and ease ofuse while keeping the same greatpresence we’ve had on the web for somany years now. I think we accomplishedjust that.”❙❙➤ www.equalizer.comAPPARELHangin’ Toughwith Tuff-n-LiteTextile Research and DevelopmentCo., a division of the Supreme Corp.in Conover, N.C., has developed Tuffn-Lite,a materialdesigned toprotect techniciansfrominjury fromhandling glass.The companysays the newcut, slash andabrasion protectivematerialis strongerthan steel, butprovides thecomfort andflexibility ofcotton.“Throughmany years ofresearch, we’vedeveloped agroundbreaking productfor the glass industry,” says ownerNat Kolmes. “Not only does Tuff-n-Lite outperform the cut and slash resistanceof the commonly usedaramid material, it’s comfortable andcool to wear.”In addition, company officials sayTuff-n-Lite is not affected by ultravioletlight and can be washed, bleached anddisinfected without harm.The company offers gloves, a jacketand sleeves in the material.❙❙➤ www.tuffnlite.com■52 AGRR November/December 2008 www.agrrmag.com
Fourth Annual Auto Glass Safety Conference &Second Annual AGRSS Charity AuctionNovember 5-6, 2008Mandalay Bay Convention CenterLas Vegas, NevadaSponsored by the AGRSS Council Inc.www.agrss.com/conferenceInternational Autobody Congress & ExpositionHost of the Auto Glass Expo @ NACEConference: November 5-8, 2008Exposition: November 6-8, 2008Mandalay Bay Convention CenterLas Vegas, NevadaSponsored by the ASAProduced by Hanley-Wood ExhibitionsThird Annual Walt Gorman MemorialWindshield Repair OlympicsNovember 6, 2008Mandalay Bay Convention CenterLas Vegas, NevadaSponsored by the National WindshieldRepair Association (NWRA) and AGRR magazineEvent Management by AGRR magazinewww.repairolympics.comNWRA Annual ConferenceNovember 6-7, 2008Mandalay Bay Convention CenterLas Vegas, NevadaSponsored by the NationalWindshield Repair Association (NWRA)www.nwrassn.orgFourth Annual Auto Glass Technician OlympicsNovember 7-8, 2008Mandalay Bay Convention CenterLas Vegas, NevadaSponsored by the IndependentGlass Association (IGA) and AGRR magazineEvent Management by AGRR magazinewww.autoglassolympics.comIGA Marketing ConferenceNovember 7-8, 2008Mandalay Bay Convention CenterLas Vegas, NevadaSponsored by the Independent Glass Association (IGA)"Lighting the way to a better future."INDEPENDENTGlass AssociationNovember 5 – November 8, 2008Mandalay Bay Convention CenterLas Vegas, NVVisit www.glassexpos.com or call 540/720-5584 for your chance to learn more.tm®TMAuto Glass Week in Las Vegas!Six Events, Four Straight Days, Too Important to Miss
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