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Ahead of the Pace

Ahead of the PACE was more of a magazine format than other news sent by the IWRC. It included information on pollution prevention, regulations, and technology for painting and coating. It was a part of the Painting and Coating Compliance Enhancement program and ran quarterly from 1999 - 2004.

 

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Winter 2004

  • Save Energy With The Performance Edge
  • Film Build Control
  • HVLP Gun Compliance Evaluated

Summer 2003

  • Energy Consumption of Painting & Coating Can Be Reduced
  • Metal Finishing: Case Study 1
  • Wood Finishing: Case Study 2
  • Removing Waste & Improving Finishing Quality in The Auto Body Shop

Winter 2002

  • Assessing the Efficiency of Liquid Application Systems: Keep it Simple
  • The Effect of Air Restrictions on Spray Finishing
  • Recoating Powder Coated Parts & Methods of Reducing Out-Gassing

Summer 2002

  • Process Training Case-Study: Pre-Treatment Alternatives
  • Auto Refinishing: Proper Surface Preparation
  • Case Study 1: Automotive Refinishing HVLP vs. Conventional Air Spray
  • Case Study 3: Industrial Finishing

Fall 1999

  • Process Training Begins
  • Benefits of Proper Spray Gun Setup
  • The Cost of Application Inefficiency
  • News Briefs
  • Opportunities for Efficiency Improvement