Issue 9 | Mar 2013
GREAT AUSSIE & KIWI ROAD TRIPS Southern 80: Machines of the Mighty Murray Going Green: Building a Sustainable Business Hyundai HED-8 i-oniq Concept
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EDITOR’S LETTER
Welcome to this issue of Gloss magazine (Issue 9). Gloss is our opportunity to showcase a number of interesting Glasurit projects around Australia and New Zealand as well as meet some of our customers that are experiencing success with our range of products and services. In this issue we speak in depth to two very different Bodyshops about their experience with the Glasurit Bodyshop Emissions Program. Each Bodyshop has seen an increase in their business and success with insurance companies that are wanting to align themselves with environmentally focused Bodyshops. We get a valuable insight into how the program can be leveraged to maximise the benefits for both customers and the business itself. Our industry is full of feel good stories with Bodyshops generously giving back to charities and the wider community. John Zelukovic in Orange NSW participated in a unique fun run project for Camp Quality which raised over $75,000 for kids with cancer. The Bodyshop team worked around the clock to restore an old French tractor in 55 LINE in bold pink and white colours. The tractor drove from Orange to Dubbo and back with 18 other tractors and generated a huge amount of donations and interest along the way. We visit the top end for the first time and profile the Bodyshop industry in Darwin. Facing temperatures in the thirties most days and high rainfall for six out of 12 months make conditions challenging for local Bodyshops. We speak to Craig Ferguson from Autocare Panel Works about his experience with painting in the top end. At Glasurit we are focused on offering the very best new products and technology. So we are very proud to announce that BASF has been named one of the world’s 50 most innovative companies ranking alongside the likes of Apple, Google and BMW. BASF also had the prestigious honour of being the only chemical company to be ranked in the top 25. I hope you enjoy reading Gloss as much as we enjoy sourcing the stories and profiling industry experts. We welcome any feedback or story suggestions that you may have for our next issues. Kind regards
IAN WILKINSON Business Director, Coatings BASF Australia Ltd
CONTENTS EMISSIONS 04 GOING GREEN: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS Two businesses on making the switch to 90 LINE. FEATURES 06 G OING TO TOWN… ON A BIG PINK TRACTOR Glasurit helps bring old French tractor to life for Camp Quality. 08 MACHINES OF THE MIGHTY MURRAY Neil Donald on what it takes to win the Southern 80. 11 B ASF NAMED ONE OF THE WORLD’S 50 MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES Boston Consulting Group honours BASF as leaders in innovation. 12 BASF COATINGS ACCENTUATE HYUNDAI’S CONCEPT CAR BASF basecoat highlights car’s dynamic design language. 13 ADVANCED BODYSHOP SOLUTIONS Customers to benefit from enhanced Glasurit services. 14 68 LINE FOR HEAVY VEHICLE TRAILERS A paint system tailor made for heavy vehicle trailers. 16 GREAT AUSSIE & KIWI ROAD TRIPS We highlight our top picks. 18 O UTLAW How this ’63 Chev Impala made it onto our Wanted list. 20 S PRAYING IN THE TOP END Painting in 38 degrees just another day for this Darwin Bodyshop. 22 GLASURIT NEWS News, views and industry updates.
04 | GLASURIT – THE BUSINESS CASE FOR CLEAN AND GREEN
EMISSIONS
Going Green: Building A Sustainable Business
Several Bodyshops around the country have recently re-positioned themselves as environmentally friendly, having made the switch to Glasurit’s 90 LINE waterborne paint system, and have signed up to the Glasurit Bodyshop Emissions Program. The good news is that both customers and insurance companies have demonstrated their approval – by bringing in their business!
For Greg Carey, of Foresto & Emmerson Smash Repairs, the decision to move to a more environmentally sustainable business model just over one year ago was easy.
He said that knowing his business is part of the Emissions Program, which partners with the notfor-profit group Carbon Neutral Australia to “turn emissions into trees,” makes him feel good.
“We made the switch to 90 LINE in August 2011 and at the same time, joined Glasurit’s Bodyshop Emission Program,” said Greg. “There were several reasons: environmental, cost, product quality, as well as health and safety.”
It’s also good for business. According to Greg, customers are intrigued by his use of a waterborne spray paint. “I’m often asked ‘what’s this about water based painting… and, what’s this about going green?’”
“Having worked in the industry for over 35 years, I was very much aware that much of our work is harmful to the environment. It became important for me to give something back – to contribute to its repair. On top of that, we’re based in a very beautiful part of the world here in North Queensland, and I’d like to protect it as much as possible for the future.”
It’s a question that Sam from Nardi Panels in Geelong, Victoria is often asked as well. He began using 90 LINE in early 2012 and joined the Emissions Program later that year. To support the switch, Sam invested in local radio advertising, which he says generated enormous interest. “Our clientele is largely made up of professional business people and we find they are interested in the environment.
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Above and top right: Nardi Panels, Geelong
Right and below right: Foresto & Emerson Smash Repairs, Mareeba
“Glasurit colours are more vibrant and more reliable than other products I’ve used...that reduces labour costs and wastage.” Greg Carey, Foresto & Emerson Smash Repairs
So, when we started to advertise our waterborne system, they took notice. We’ve had a lot of enquiries and a lot of new business because people are impressed with what we’re doing,” he said. Insurance companies are also increasingly interested in aligning themselves with Bodyshops that incorporate environmentally sustainable practices – after all, they also strive to be seen to be doing the right thing in the eyes of their customers. That’s great for Sam and Greg because their Bodyshops are the only ones in their respective regions to use an environmentally friendly, waterborne technology.
Efficiencies are another benefit As well as saving the environment, Greg says his switch to Glasurit has generated cost savings.
“Glasurit colours are more vibrant and more reliable than other products I’ve used. You know that what you’re going to mix is generally what you’re going to get, so there’s no need to continually mix colours, or blend out. That reduces labour costs and wastage.” In a Bodyshop working on up to 25 cars a week, as well as repairing industrial machinery, aviation equipment and helicopters, that makes a significant difference. It also means Foresto & Emmerson Smash Repairs can complete more projects than previously, which is great for both business and customer satisfaction. “As a regional repairer, we get all types of vehicle damage and we’re constantly over booked. We
can’t keep up with the amount of work, so as long as we’re achieving the best standards, the faster we can work, the better for everyone,” said Greg. For Sam, the tax concessions that come with operating a more environmentally sustainable Bodyshop were also a consideration. “The Government is putting a tax on emissions, which in this industry can make a significant difference to the profitability of running a business. Financially, that made it important for me to look at more environmentally friendly alternatives,” he said. In his final seal of approval, Greg said he and his team simply find 90 LINE a more pleasant product to deal with. “As water based technology, we don’t have to suffer the chemical odours that once filled the Bodyshop and importantly, in the long term, I know its better for the health and safety of my staff.”
06 | GLASURIT – CAMP QUALITY’S PINK TRACTOR
Going to Town…
on a big pink tractor
Late last year, a unique fun run involving 19 tractors raised $75,000 for Camp Quality. The Australian charitable group takes children with cancer away on holiday camps – giving both the children and their families a break from the daily grind. One NSW panel beater used Glasurit 55 LINE to bring a 1985 French tractor to life for the event – in kid friendly colours of pink and white! Custom panel work is a passion for Ben Zelukovic, one of the owners at John Zelukovic in Orange, NSW, so when a member from the local Lions Club asked for his help to restore a tractor so that it could be used for Camp Quality’s fund raiser, he didn’t hesitate to get involved.
“I was born and bred into the car repair industry – my parents, John and Rhonda – started the business 35 years ago and today I own it in partnership with my sister, Rebecca,” said Ben. “Dad was always mad about restoring cars and we got the bug – we’ve always got a restoration on the go.” The tractor, however, was a little different from his usual projects. “The Zetor tractor was a challenge. It was originally built in 1985 and everything was worn out. There was plenty of rust – even the nuts and bolts holding it together were rusty. So we had to pull it all apart, then rebuild it,” he said. It took over a month to complete the tractor – with staff working every spare moment on the job.
“We used whatever time we had spare to get it done, and we roped in suppliers and local businesses for support,” said Victor Yeghoyan, the panel shop manager. “Danny Berti, the manager with our Glasurit distributor Sydney Automotive Paint and Equipment arranged to supply the products, and the local trimmer Street Trim provided the trim. They were just two of a number of supporters that were more than happy to help,” he said. Once completed, the tractor participated in a three-day fun run from Orange in the NSW central west, to Dubbo and back. “The tractors stopped in every little town along the way, where there were barbeques organised to raise funds for Camp Quality,” said Rebecca Lynch.
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$10,000 raised locally In addition to restoring the tractor, members from the panel shop raised $10,000 as a direct contribution to Camp Quality. “We approached local businesses for donations. It was wonderful to find so many people wanted to be involved and to hear the stories from people whose lives have been touched by cancer,” said Rebecca. While the Zelukovic’s panel business often makes cash donations for charitable causes, Ben said he’d happily consider another project like this one. “We really enjoyed being involved – and as funny as it was to paint a tractor pink and white, seeing the children’s faces – watching their eyes light up when they saw the tractor – really made it worthwhile.”
“As funny as it was to paint a tractor pink and white, seeing the children’s faces – watching their eyes light up when they saw the tractor – really made it worthwhile”
Glasurit a natural choice According to Victor, the shop’s use of Glasurit 55 LINE for the tractor’s restoration was a given. “It’s a world class paint. All the well known car builders in America and Europe use the product because it’s so productive, versatile and user friendly,” he said. “To us it’s simply the best!” Another custom project he has been working on using Glasurit is the restoration of a 1961 Studebaker Hawk, which was bought as a cruiser for “ma, pa and the grandkids to enjoy.” “Ben and Rebecca bought it as a quick project to turn around. But once we started on it, we got carried away and now the entire car has been restored – from the chassis, the suspension and undercarriage right through to the interiors and trim. We’ve taken the car back to its original colour – which we sourced from the Glasurit 55 LINE – from the epoxy to the primer, the base coat and the clears.” The Studebaker has taken 12 months to restore, with (dad) John Zelukovic madly involved in it. At the time of going to print, it was in its final
stages, having the trim completed and all metal fabrication done by Andrew Lynch, Rebecca’s husband. Ben, Victor and the family hope to show it at a number of major shows across NSW in the coming year. “It’s a real thrill to be involved in a project like this. It has been a real family occasion and we’ll be really proud to show it off,” said Victor. He said this Studebaker will showcase the extreme custom modifications and detail of a 1960 Studebaker Hawk that Rhonda and John re-built back in the nineties. “But his old girl has been restored back to the original pristine condition as a daily driver – unlike the first Studebaker.” That one took out the Street Heat magazine Street Machine of the Year Award in 1996 along with hundreds of other major awards.
With other major show cars in progress to be completed this year, we have added images and will keep you posted on their final completions
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MACHINES OF THE MIGHTY MURRAY PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAN VOKATY
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Every year on the second Sunday in February, the sleepy tranquillity of the Murray River is shattered by the roar of high-powered speed boats, where teams combine athleticism and total concentration with ear-splitting horsepower for a shot at winning the biggest ski race in the world.
Running now for over 48 years, the Southern 80 is an endurance race of epic proportions. Reaching speeds of up to 190 kilometres per hour, the event is a two-skier water ski race which extends along 80 kilometres of the Murray River from Torrumbarry to Echuca, an area that contains over 120 bends. A ski race team consists of the boat driver, whose concentration and knowledge of the
river’s bends help pilot his team to success, an observer who is tasked with reading the skiers’ signals and feeding them back to the driver, and skiers who are depended upon for both their physical fitness and fearlessness. The event attracts over 600 entries from Australia and overseas each year, making it the largest ski race globally. continued page 10
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We spoke with race veteran and committee member Neil Donald on why people love the race and what it takes to win. How long have you been involved in ski racing, and in what capacity? I’ve been involved for 29 years as a driver, and have been on the organising committee for 17 of those. Can you explain the function of the various crew members? You work as a team. In river racing you have a team of four people – a driver, observer and two skiers (in lake racing there’s only one skier). River races are a lot longer, so the idea behind having two skiers is that one can help the other one, to egg each other along. So in a river race, there are five parts including the boat – there’s the driver who’s got to know how to drive the course and know where to go, and run the course in the shortest possible time (because you are timed); the observer sits backwards and watches the skiers to make sure they’re capable, make sure they’re doing the right thing and you’re not going too fast for them; and the skiers need to be able to ski and give good instructions to the observer as to whether they’re comfortable or not. And the boat obviously has to be reliable to finish. So there are five parts to the team, and if one has a problem you either don’t finish or accidents happen, so you’ve got to be switched on, on the day. How long does it take an average boat to finish the Southern 80? Anywhere between 31 minutes to over an hour depending on who it is, and whether it’s superclass or for young kids – there are about 37 different classes. People go from 30 miles per hour to 120 miles per hour, so it depends on your ability, age, experience, or on the class – you might be skiing in an engine class and go as fast as that boat will go, or in a skiers’ class where boats go as fast as that particular skier is capable of, regardless of the size of the boat.
they’re safe before they race. As with all things mechanical, things can go wrong. Whether it’s a simple thing like a broken blade on a propeller, or a broken gear box, or an engine malfunction or a water leak – there are numerous things that can happen. It can be an expensive part or an inexpensive part that can slow you or stop you.
How powerful are the engines? Again, it depends on the class you’re in. You can have a small boat towing a kid that might be just a 250-horsepower outboard that you take the kids skiing with, or you could have a superclass boat that could be a 1500-horsepower, fuel-injected, twin turbo, big block Chev. And there are a lot of new age big Mercury engines now, 1300 or 1400 horsepower, with very modern overhead cams that they’re putting in big offshore boats. Are competitors going a lot faster now than they used to? It sounds pretty dangerous Yes, they are, and it can be dangerous, although the equipment and technology used now has improved a lot so you don’t have the failures. The boats are more capable of those speeds and things are a lot safer because of the equipment used and the growing technology. The boats are built for it.
Roughly what percentage of boats don’t finish the race each year? Perhaps 25 to 30 percent. Some years more than others. It depends on whether it’s problems with the boat or a skier.
What does it take to win the Southern 80? A lot of luck, and every part of that team has to be on the ball, 110%. It’s all got to come together. One little hiccup – on one corner if the driver overshoots the corner or backs off too much, or the skier steps out of the wash and gets a little bit uncomfortable – that’s two or three seconds you might lose by. So everything has to be perfect for the run on the day, and that can be hard.
How do you prepare the boats to travel at those speeds for so long? It varies, depending on whether it’s inboard or outboard, but you’ve got to make sure the engine’s OK. That’s why there’s a lot of maintenance on them between races. The boats also get scrutineered for safety to make sure
As an organiser, what do you think are some of the things that keep spectators coming back? Apart from the colourful boats and all the chrome and the big engines, we run other activities like have Moto X riders at the finish line, or trade displays and boat displays that
So it’s a real endurance race? Endurance and very much a team effort.
people can look at, kids’ entertainment, jumping castles, making it a big carnival atmosphere. It’s not just watching the boats go by, we always try to keep people entertained. We have big screens people can watch the boats on, and for those times where there’s a bit of a lull in proceedings, a few boats broken down, we always try to have other entertainment as well. The amount of boats and people we get now makes our race the biggest in the world. We have the most entrants out of any ski race in the world. Because you have had such a long history with the sport, what for you are some of the standout moments in ski racing? Probably all the people you meet and the friends you make – you make a lot of friends in ski racing. And just being competitive and having a lot of fun. How many races have you won? I don’t know, I’ve got a shed full of trophies to tell the truth, but I’ve won some and lost a lot. It depends on what class you’re racing – last year I was running unlimited (class) and being very competitive, this year I’m taking my daughter in women’s (class). You do different races, go different places and do different classes. 2013 SOUTHERN 80 TOP 3 OUTRIGHT 1. Hellrazor – 30:36.84 M. Cranny, D. Matthews, P. Proctor, J. Walmsley 2. 99 Psycho Clowns – 31:41.94 D. McMahon, I. Baker, M. Kelly, W. Mawer 3. Merc Force – 31:43.00 D. Gully , G. Patterson, J. Tegart, K. Knights
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BASF named one of the world's 50 most innovative companies Together with companies such as Apple, Google, and BMW, BASF has been named one of the world’s 50 Most Innovative Companies by internationally renowned management consulting firm and business strategy advisors, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). BASF was the only chemical company included in the top 25 of the annual ranking, and was second only to General Electric in the Industrial Products and Processes sector. Since 2004, BCG has surveyed more than 1,500 senior executives in a wide range of countries and industries to help illuminate the state of innovation. "The Most Innovative Companies 2012: The State of the Art in Leading Industries" was released on January 10. “[BASF] has an elaborate innovation network, with nearly 10,000 researchers at 70 global R&D centres working on thousands of projects
and cooperative partnerships,” the report noted. “BASF filed for 1,050 new patents in 2011, earning it the top rank in the chemicals industry. Its 2012 R&D investment of €1.6 billion is up 50 percent since 2005. Company leaders say that research and development will be an even greater priority in the future.” The report identified four traits common to the most innovative companies: cultivation of a deep customer understanding; response to market economics; engagement senior leadership; and staff who project effectively and cross-functionally. “We saw these and other traits in diversified chemicals company BASF, which was a new entrant on the 2012 list of most innovative companies at number 23,” BCG reported. “The company targets its innovation efforts at pockets of the market with differential growth and high
current or future profitability. The ultimate goal is no longer exclusively to develop individual molecules but also to create systems that combine chemicals, technologies, and application know-how in 13 high-priority growth areas as varied as transportation and plant biotechnology.” BCG specifically cited mobile emissions catalysts and the drought-tolerant corn project with Monsanto to illustrate the breadth of BASF’s innovation platform. It also cited the “We create chemistry” strategy and its focus on aligning “its innovation efforts with the industries of its main customers.” “BASF’s recognized track record in innovation demonstrates that being big and diversified can be an asset in the chemicals industry,” BCG observed.
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BASF coatings accentuate the design language of Hyundai’s concept car Münster: Hyundai presented a world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show: the HED-8 i-oniq. It’s a concept car whose captivating features include its innovative drive, elegant design and muscular forms. The basecoat, which BASF specially designed for the concept car, and the unique design surface of the car seats, provide the emotional appearance and highlight the car’s design language. “We maintain an intensive partnership with Hyundai. For this reason, we are very happy that after supporting our customer with the i-flow in 2010, we were also able to help with this concept car,” explained Dr. Guiscard Glück, from BASF Coatings, who is in charge of Business Management for Asian customers in Europe. The i-oniq was designed at the European Design Center in Rüsselsheim. Designers there teamed up with BASF’s coatings experts to develop the special colour. “We have joined forces to reinvent colour. The finish practically flows over the concept car’s dynamic outer skin.
The silvery metallic sheen, which can be seen especially clearly on the edges, contrasts with an earthy red, which subtly shimmers over the surfaces. This traces edges and lines superbly and emphasizes the lively, powerful appearance of the i-oniq. It perfectly fits Hyundai’s vision of modern premium,” explained Denis Reisser from BASF Coatings’ technical Hyundai Account Management.
B asecoat conveys silvery metallic sheen S cratch-resistant iGloss® clearcoat provides longlasting gloss BASF’s iGloss® clearcoat was applied to the basecoat, which provides the colour. The highly scratch-resistant clearcoat obtains its special scratch resistance from its special lattice structure.
The hybrid paint combines the advantages of “hard” inorganic and “soft” organic substances. Combining the two ensures long-lasting gloss and greater durability. The new car effect of the automotive paint is retained longer, preserving the vehicle’s pristine appearance for a longer period. The design surface of the seats was specially created for the Hyundai HED-8 i-oniq. The use of the Steron® technology allowed a unique surface experience to be created that is preserved even with continuous use and is breathable at the same time. Hyundai’s four-seater, which is 4.4 meters long, isn’t just visually appealing, however. The i-oniq combines a 1.0-litre three-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric motor with a power of approx. 80 kW/109 hp. The coupé therefore also features an innovative drive and evokes pure emotion with its appearance.
ADVANCED BODYSHOP SOLUTIONS Glasurit adds futher value to customers The team at paint refinishing brand Glasurit are more than simply a paint supplier. Glasurit’s goal is the success of their customers’ Bodyshops. With individually tailored consulting and value-added services, they view their role as being a partner to Bodyshops, helping to improve efficiency and profitability. Part of this commitment to assisting their customers is their Advanced Bodyshop Solutions, a series of modules for owners or managers of Bodyshops, designed to improve the commercial performance of their business. According to Mark Wall, Glasurit’s Bodyshop Solutions Specialist, the intention of these services is to improve their customers’ business. “In order for our customers to grow and strengthen their business we offer these services which can help them achieve that. It’s all about looking for efficiencies in their business and increasing their profitability.”
This year, the Glasurit Advanced Bodyshop Solutions will undergo changes, making the services more accessible to Bodyshops and helping customers to adapt to the current business climate. These enhanced programs will include: •
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According to David Priestley, Advanced Bodyshop Solutions, Glasurit have listened to feedback from customers, who want to see services tailored to meet their needs in order to achieve success in such a challenging market. The new suite of Advanced Bodyshop Solutions will provide greater support to customers in this regard, and will be rolled out on an expanded basis during 2013. Further detail on the services will be made available in the coming months. However any queries in the meantime can be directed to Mark Wall, Bodyshop Solutions Specialist, by calling +61 3 9276-4221 or emailing mark.wall@basf.com
"It’s all about looking for efficiencies in their business and increasing their profitability."
14 | GLASURIT – 68 LINE FOR HEAVY VEHICLE TRAILERS
Tailoring a New Process:
68 LINE for Heavy Vehicle Trailers
Barker Trailers in Victoria was quite happy with its existing paint supplier until the boys from BASF came along. After extensive research, they developed and introduced Glasurit 68 LINE – a solvent-based paint system especially made to meet the demanding needs of a company that specialises in manufacturing heavy vehicle trailers. It wasn’t an easy sell, but it’s one that is delivering returns for everyone concerned.
Trailer manufacturing is an industry that requires precision spray painting – both to achieve the desired finish and to protect the metal for years to come. As you’d expect, this is something that Michael Bulluss, the Managing Director at Barker Trailers, is absolutely clear on. “We’re very big on achieving the best finish on our trailers – it’s got to shine and the colours have got to be absolutely what the customer wants. That’s what we’re known for and it’s why our customers keep coming back. In fact we probably have fewer sales people on the road than other trailer businesses because our customers do the selling for us.” On top of that, he says that painting trailers is very different from painting cars because it’s about achieving longevity under constant pressure.
To get the best result, the process involves grit-blasting surfaces to get them back to the white metal, denibbing the raw metal, using undercoats, which are sanded back, and so on. “Every layer in the paint process has to be even, yet there are no nice smooth surfaces to lay paint on at the start… Instead, there are a lot of interrupted surfaces – but you’ve got to get the paint into all the crevices – or rust starts to build up,” said Michael. It’s hardly surprising to hear then, that when he was originally approached by BASF, to switch to Glasurit, the answer was no. “My view at the time was that ‘a paint is a paint is a paint’ – and I was happy with the paint we’d been using for the past twenty years. On top of that, we’re a pretty family oriented company and very loyal to our suppliers – so either the supplier has to do something wrong or the quality has to go into decline before we move to another organisation.”
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A scientific approach In the end, BASF had to develop an entirely new product, based on Michael’s unique needs, to convince Michael to make the switch. “BASF finally won me over because they worked with us at a scientific level to determine cost and labour factors for the paint process on each trailer, and then to determine how they could come up with a paint system that saved in both these areas while achieving the same quality finish.” Chris Jackman, Business Manager of Commercial Transport Coatings Solutions and Salcomix Coatings Solutions ANZ at BASF, said the audit process was extensive. “We knew we could offer better service and equipment than Michael’s existing supplier but we also knew the medium solids technology we had available was similar to theirs, so we had to come up with something different to impress him. We conducted a complete audit of Barker Trailer’s spray painting system and worked out how to develop a technology that would achieve greater efficiencies,” said Chris. “We measured every aspect of the job under Barker’s original paint system – from the amount of materials used to the cost of those materials, as well as the time and cost of labour – for preparation, masking, priming, top coating, spraying, drying – every stage. Then we set about coming up with a better solution.” As a result of the solution achieved, Barker has been using Glasurit 68 LINE for six years now and couldn’t be happier. After extensive audits, time savings of 20%
were achieved while material savings were excellent due to the superior coverage and process management with Glasurit 68 LINE. Customised colours “It’s one thing to paint trailers – but it’s another to be able to customize them specifically to meet a customer’s needs, which is exactly what Glasurit helps us do,” said Michael.
“Our Glasurit representative helps us help customers make the right selections...” “There are a multitude of colours out there and they can be difficult to match – especially when you’re trying to find the right colour to match up with a Holden or a Ford cab for instance. “Plus, customers can come in with the weirdest colours in mind – clears over bases which are great for cars, prime movers and trucks but make no sense when painting trailers. Our Glasurit representative helps us help customers make the right selections – they’ll often go out to see customers and explain the product, then help them with the process of colour matching. It makes a big difference to customer satisfaction, and it ensures we get it right first time.” “That’s essential because if you muck up the trailer in terms of colour, you’re in big strife – there’s a lot of pride that goes with owning a trailer so it’s got to look absolutely right.” Production savings He said that as well as saving time with colour matching, he’s found 68 LINE technology
has increased productivity. “We’re in the process of expansion so we’ll usually have 60 trailers under production in any one month. That means we need to make the best use of our resources while retaining quality. Glasurit trained our painters in the spray painting sequence, to lay the right film thickness and so on – they’ve worked with us as a team – to ensure we’re using the system to its greatest advantage.” Barker Trailers uses three dry filter spray booths that have been specifically designed for the business so that trailers can be craned in and out. Additionally, there are two baking booths, which are only used for accessories. “People often ask us how we achieve the shine without using heated booths – that’s easy – but time consuming… It’s all in the time and care we take to slowly build the paint process – and of course the quality of the paint technology we use.” Customers see the difference He said customers notice the difference. “One of my customers was considering switching to the opposition. In the end, he made his choice by looking at the finish quality on trailers each of us had painted about five years ago. He chose Barker, because he said after all that time, our trailers still looked good. “We’re extremely happy using 68 LINE – we haven’t got a problem at all with paint – it’s an area of my business we don’t need to worry about,” said Michael.
16 | GLASURIT – GREAT AUSSIE & KIWI ROAD TRIPS
Great Aussie & Kiwi
Road Trips Australia and New Zealand boast some of the best road trip routes in the world. Some are visited for stunning scenery, others for their interesting history and others again because they’re just fun to drive. Here we share some of our top picks.
Sure, taking overseas holidays can be amazing. But when you were gloating to your friends about how exciting the nightlife was / how cheap food and drinks were / how friendly the locals were (insert as appropriate), we bet you failed to mention the two-hour queue for customs, the missing luggage, the currency conversion muck-up, the pickpocketing experience or the language glitch that resulted in you accidentally ordering braised chicken feet. Really, nothing beats packing up the car, picking out a playlist of travelling tunes and heading off on a getaway around your home country. Travel arrangements are easily made, destinations can be chosen as you go, and your accommodation can be towed behind your car. There’s no doubt road trips are a fun and inexpensive way to see some amazing places and do some interesting things. Here are some of our top picks. THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA The Great Ocean Road follows the scenic south-west Victorian coast, winding along breathtaking cliff faces and through rich green hills to the magnificent Otway Ranges and the Twelve Apostles. Often listed as one of the best road trips in the world, the road extends from Torquay to Allansford, a stretch of around 240 kilometres. This drive is famous for its charming fishing villages, huge cliffs and rugged coastline that varies between raging surf and tranquil bays with golden beaches. It’s also quite an exhilarating drive between Lorne and Apollo Bay, where the road has been carved into sheer cliffs that drop away to the ocean below.
AUCKLAND TO TAUPO VIA ROTORUA, NORTH ISLAND NEW ZEALAND In terms of finding interesting things to see and do along your journey, the drive from Auckland to Rotorua and Taupo is a good one. Waikato is a great first stop for spectacular hiking spots or for climbing an ancient volcano on the Karioi Summit track. Port Waikato was the location used for ”Weathertop Hill” in The Lord of the Rings movies, and fans can also visit nearby Matamata to check out ”Hobbiton”, the location for the Hobbits’ village. Next stop, Rotorua. Famous for its geothermal parks, the hot geysers and steaming mud craters caused by continuous volcanic activity are well worth a visit. Head down to Taupo to enjoy a hot springs spa, a spot of fishing in Lake Taupo, or a thrilling jet boat ride down the Waikato River to Huka Falls – a beautiful environment lined with native bush, sheer rock cliff faces and natural hot springs.
roads, and particular care should be taken during winter months when rapidly changing weather can affect driving conditions.
TE ANAU TO MILFORD SOUND, SOUTH ISLAND NEW ZEALAND Climbing through the Southern Alps, State Highway 94 is one of the highest and most scenic state highways in New Zealand. The Milford Road takes you from Te Anau through Fiordland National Park to the highly acclaimed Milford Sound. And there’s good reason why it’s so well loved - for a road trip that takes in spectacular mountain landscapes and rainforestlined valleys, this is up there among the best in the world. Milford Sound is roughly two and a half hours’ drive from Te Anau, and along the way you’ll enjoy stunning vistas of majestic mountain ranges plunging dramatically to the fjords below. Break up the drive by stopping at one of many viewing points or take some short walks. Be sure to take care on the windy alpine
NATURE’S WAY, NORTHERN TERRITORY AUSTRALIA This touring route, which can be travelled in either direction, loops from Darwin through Kakadu National Park, to Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge), on to Litchfield National Park, then back to Darwin. The total distance is around 750 kilometres, and two-wheel drive vehicles can stick to sealed roads all the way. The journey winds through a wetland wilderness steeped in Aboriginal culture and pioneering history. Canoe down the Katherine River, swim in waterfalls at Litchfield and see the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal rock art at Kakadu. Some of the best barramundi fishing is found in this area, or visitors can enjoy exploring rock pools, cooking by campfire or croc spotting in the wetlands.
CAIRNS TO CAPE TRIBULATION, QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA Tropical north Queensland has a lot to offer, the scenic drive between Cairns and Cape Tribulation among them. The drive itself is only around 280 kilometres return, but it’s best taken over a couple of days to properly explore the Daintree National Park and enjoy the amazing ocean views. Laid-back types can enjoy rainforest tours and deluxe safaris, and the more adventurous can try zip-lining ”canopy tours”. Arrival at Cape Tribulation will reward visitors with huge expanses of deserted beaches, and amazing opportunities for fishing, dining and exploring, with the Great Barrier Reef just a 30-minute boat ride away.
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Cool drives around the world Everyone knows of Route 66, right? Here’s some inspiration for other cool drives you can find around the world. Which place is on your wish list? OSLO TO BERGEN, NORWAY One word. Spectacular. One of the best scenic routes in the world, this trip takes in snowcapped mountain peaks, stunning fjords and roaring waterfalls. Our recommendation? Plan your trip via the Hardanger Fjord, it’s one of Norway’s most beautiful. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, USA Stretching 550 miles along the Pacific down California's coastline is perhaps America's bestloved driving destination. Visitors love the amazing scenery, the quirky stop-offs, and that wind-in-your-hair freedom that’s likely a product of watching too many road trip movies. AMALFI COAST, ITALY The Costiera Amalfitana, or Amalfi Coast, is widely considered Italy's most scenic stretch of coastline. National Geographic described it best as, “a landscape of towering bluffs, pastel-hued villages terraced into hillsides, precipitous corniche roads, luxuriant gardens, and expansive vistas over turquoise waters and green-swathed mountains.” Enough said. BANFF TO JASPER NATIONAL PARK, CANADA The Canadian Rockies are something special – dramatic mountain peaks, stunning valleys, glaciers, waterfalls running down limestone canyons… But driving from Banff, the hub of Canada's most-visited national park, through to Jasper, allows you to truly see the beauty of the region. And if you’re lucky (or unlucky?), the grizzly bears. TIBETAN HIGHLANDS, CHINA Driving in China requires a Chinese drivers’ licence, but if you can get this organised, can interpret the Chinese directional signage and negotiate complicated traffic conditions, you’ll be rewarded with an amazing journey along the Eastern Tibetan Plateau into Lhasa. Stop by remote glacial lakes, try yak butter tea, or journey from ”ignorance to enlightenment” with the Tibetan pilgrims.
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18 | GLASURIT – ‘63 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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The bastard child created out of a love for low-riders and superchargers makes for the ultimate owner-built cruiser At 26 years old, Scott Webb isn’t your typical NZV8 feature car owner. But what he lacks in age, he more than makes up for in passion, and despite his young years, he’s already got car-building skills more advanced than most of us. Growing up with a father who’s always had interesting vehicles, you could say that Scott was always destined to inherit his father’s love for old cars. This, combined with his decision to become a panel beater at an early age, gave him not only the passion, but also the ability to build whatever style of vehicle he desired. After having various Japanese cars, it was at Beach Hop in 2006 when he first laid eyes on this Impala. The New Zealand market 1963 Impala, when new, was a typical low-rider, with hydraulic suspension, wire wheels, and an engine that looked like it’d never had an oil change. At the time, he thought it was perfect, and he knew it was just what he was after for his next project.
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But before Scott got his hands on it though, the hydraulics were gone, as was the chassis, which by this stage was twisted and cracked. In its place was a new chassis, with HQ springs up front, and a not-so-good-looking raked stance. Wanting to get the car low again, but legal too, Scott removed the suspension and replaced it with an airbag setup. With Slam Specialties airbags on all four corners, the car still had the same slammed-out stance, or could be lifted at the press of a button, for that front-up low-rider look. But better still, it was 100 percent legal! For the next year or so, Scott and his mates cruised the country like this, pretty much troublefree. Around this time, however, the perfectionist in Scott came out, and the car’s shabby body condition, he decided, just wasn’t up to scratch. Of course, being a panel beater, fixing it up wouldn’t take much work, and the car would be back on the road quickly … or so he thought. After dipping the bonnet and boot lid and mediablasting the rest of the car, Scott re-skinned all four doors, and set to work on the sills. Rather than re-make them to look like factory originals, he added an extra 35mm to each side, giving the
illusion of the car being even lower than it is. Of course, this meant he had to do the same thing to the front guards too. Such was the quality of work and attention to detail, that the car looks as though it came from the factory like that, and it’s not until it’s pointed out that the amount of work involved becomes evident. While sitting in the car thinking about what to do next, he turned his attention to the dashboard, with the thought running through his mind that he could easily improve on what the factory offered. And so it wasn’t long until the original was chopped out, and a complete new panel fabricated, and plenty of Auto Meter gauges fitted. It was while the car was at this stage of the build that Scott started looking at more and more supercharged cars in magazines, with the resulting conviction that he himself needed to fit a supercharger. With the old 283 already out of the car, the time was right, even if the concept was crazy. Much to his dad Paul’s pleasure, a 6-71 supercharger kit was bought, although the reality of the 283 not taking too kindly to it soon materialised. So instead, a new four-bolt mains block was sourced and fitted with an Eagle stroker
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crank, JE pistons, H-beam rods and plenty of other fruit. With the big air pump up top, decent heads were needed, for which Scott chose alloy items from Trickflow complete with a Comp Cams valvetrain. Fitting a decent exhaust under the car wasn’t an easy task either, especially done while lying on the garage floor. But with Dad’s help a three-inch mandrel-bent item was constructed to follow the lines of the chassis. As with the panel work, the engine was built at home, with plenty of assistance from friends and family. With the all-new engine being far shinier than the old one, the engine bay also needed to be tidied up. After folding up a new flat firewall, the standard-style inner-guards looked out of place, so they had to go. Instead, Scott created more of a pro–street-style look, just the thing to hide the wiring and air bag lines. With the new panels constructed, the sills completed and the bonnet cut to make way for the blower, the garage was turned into a spray booth, where plenty of Glasurit primer was sprayed on, and sanded flat. After countless hours of blocking, a mate volunteered to take care of spraying the final colour, a two-tone mix of Glasurit silver and maroon. With the new dash painted the same as the exterior, a custom console was added before the car was sent off for the only outsourced job of the build, the interior. Karl Turner, who’d done plenty of Scott’s mates’ cars was tapped for the job, which included retrimming both front and rear bench seats to look like buckets. As the car is still a cruiser at heart, keeping the bench up front was the best option, and adding a decent stereo install was deemed essential. Scott did the install himself, fitting a range of Pioneer and Soundstream components, before having Karl trim it all to match the interior.
The result of the run-in tune, on just 7psi boost was an impressive 430hp at the wheels, a massive jump from what the old 283 would have been able to muster the last time Scott had driven it. Besides fitting the Auto Meter gauges to the dash, as well as a couple of exterior gauges, a B&M shifter was installed, as was a Sport Line steering wheel, and a host of Billet Specialties items. Four-and-a-half years since it was last driven, the car was finally ready to be fired into life for the first time. This was done under the watchful eye of Carl Jensen and Rob Penman at C&M Performance, who were not only getting it running, but also taking care of the tuning. The result of the run-in tune, on just a 7 psi boost was an impressive 430hp at the wheels, a massive jump from what the old 283 would have been able to muster the last time Scott had driven it. With the car now back on the road, its first public appearance was at Powercruise just before this magazine went to print. As you can imagine, the car got plenty of admiring looks, and turned not just plenty of heads, but plenty of tyres too. And that’s what it’s set to continue doing for many years to come: looking good and going even better. Words: Todd Wylie Photos: Adam Croy
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Vehicle: 1963 Chevrolet Impala
bolt Engine: 383 ci small-block Chev, fourH-beam e mains block, Eagle stroker crank, Eagl don Milo , rods, JE forged pistons, JE file-fit rings er Crow stud kit, three-layer MLS head gaskets, p Com s, supercharger cam, Trick Flow alloy head , rods Cams roller rockers, Comp Cams push -volume Johnson anti-pump lifters, Melling high k Quic oil pump, Weiand intake, 2 x 650 cfm s, stack Fuel blower carbs, K&N filters, velocity , lator Bosch 044 fuel pump, Aeromotive regu MSD 1/2-inch fuel line, MSD 6AL-2 ignition, billet Blaster coil, 10 mm Top Gun leads, MSD ers, distributor, pro-coated block hugger head master twin 3-inch mandrel-bent exhaust, Flow mufflers, alloy radiator, loom Zirgo 3000 cfm electric fan, Rebel Wire hes Driveline: Powerglide transmission, Hug late, flexp SFI kit, shift B&M 2500rpm stall, 10-bolt diff, Eaton four-spider LSD
, Monroe Suspension: Slam Specialties air bags , lines nch 1/2-i kit, shocks, aftermarket bush ors, press com 444c 1/2-inch valves, 4 x Viair 12-gallon tank rotors Brakes: Holden booster, Chevelle front and calipers, stock drum rear on Wheels/tyres: 17x8-inch 100-spoke Dayt wires, 215/40R17 tyres front Exterior: lengthened sills and lowered ds, guar r inne m custo all, guard, flat firew r Glasurit three-layer red, Glasurit silve , Interior: custom dashboard, custom retrim het Ratc Pro B&M l, Sport Line steering whee Meter shifter, Billet Specialties handles, Auto tweeters, am dstre Soun gauges, Pioneer head unit, am dstre Soun kers, Pioneer 6-inch front spea ch 12-in w 350 x 6x9-inch rear speakers, 2 amp Soundstream subs, Soundstream 800 w in tune) Performance: 430 hp ATW on 7 psi (run-
20 | GLASURIT – SPRAYING IN THE TOP END
Spraying in the Top End In a city of almost 130,000 people, with temperatures reaching well into the thirties pretty much every day of the year and high levels of rain falling for six out of every 12 months, Darwin isn’t your typical city. It’s the top end of the country and here, things are done differently – from the way you build your business relationships right through to the way you paint a car. We spoke to Craig Ferguson,
the owner of Autocare Panel Works in Winnellie on the outskirts of Darwin City, about his town, his panel shop and what makes it the success it is today. How did you come to own a panel shop in Darwin? I fell into it really. Dad started the business in 1981 and when I left school, it was an easy decision to join him. He retired six years ago and that’s when I bought it from him. But he’s back now – he’s been back full time for two years, working on the panel side because I couldn’t get enough staff. It’s great to have him around – he’s got so much experience.
Is finding staff a major problem for you up here? It’s very hard. I’ve advertised all over Australia but there don’t seem to be any apprentices coming through. On top of that, Darwin is a transient place. People arrive here and they either love it, or they hate it and they move on. What about finding work for the shop – is that difficult too? Not at all. I’m booked up three months in advance, and I have been for six years now. I don’t advertise, it all comes from recommendations. Word of mouth goes a long way in Darwin – business is pretty much all about building relationships based on trust. What vehicles do you repair? Pretty much all late models. I’m the only BMW accredited repairer in the Northern Territory. I also repair for Audi, Porsche, Mercedes, Holden, Honda and Nissan. Living and working up here, we get all manner of panel damage, as a result of city accidents, and in the dry season a lot of accidents caused by kangaroos. They usually cause extensive frontend damage – normally a minimum repair bill of around $5,000.
“Here we spray in temperatures of 35–38 degrees every day. That makes the paint much thinner… you have to work much faster”
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When did you switch to Glasurit 90 LINE? Two of us had a week of training in December – one of my guys went to Perth and I went to Tasmania for training. Then we made the switch at the very beginning of this year. Essentially, as we closed down for Christmas, we gutted the paint room, then tiled and refurbished it so that it was ready for the Glasurit team to come in and set up the new system. When we started back in mid January, we were busy working with our existing jobs in one area, while Glasurit did the set-up alongside us. It worked surprisingly well. Once the system was in, we had another week of training, and two weeks later, a follow-up week to iron out any issues, but really there weren’t many problems to work through. Do the heat and humidity of Darwin present a challenge for spray painting? Most shops around the country would spray in a booth set to 18 degrees. Here we spray in temperatures of 35–38 degrees every day. That makes the paint much thinner, so it flows more. To counter that you have to work much faster. The Glasurit trainer we had was completely on top of that – he’s been working with Bodyshops in Darwin for 15 years.
“I love Darwin for its environment – living here is a real lifestyle choice – it’s all about fishing, camping, getting outdoors. So yes, the environment is an issue that we take seriously” You operate in a beautiful environment – Darwin is renowned for its natural beauty. Does the environment play a role in the decisions you make? I love Darwin for its environment – living here is a real lifestyle choice – it’s all about fishing, camping, getting outdoors. So yes, the environment is an issue that we take seriously. In fact, in 2004 our business was the first small business in the Northern Territory to be awarded a Trade Waste Discharge Permit, which is official recognition from the local government Power and Water Corporation of our environmentally sustainable drainage system. All wastewater, produced as a result of our panel work, goes into a separator system that we had installed when we built our new plant. The wastewater is cleaned before it’s pumped out into the local stormwater system.
Nine years on, it’s still not a legal requirement to have a separator system like this, but I’m sure one day it will be compulsory. I certainly hope so. We also recycle all of our cardboard, steel, aluminium and thinners. And now that we have Glasurit, I’m hoping the local environment will also benefit from a new, more efficient spray system!
22 | GLASURIT – NEWS
GLASURIT NEWS
Volvo Trucks changes to Show us the
BASF CathoGuard® 800
In its worldwide truck and bus production, Volvo has switched from CathoGuard® 500 e-coat to the new CathoGuard® 800 generation. CathoGuard 800 is an environmentally friendly cathodic e-coat from BASF. The product contains less than 1% solvents, is tin-free, and also provides outstanding coverage and corrosion protection for those car body’s cavities that are difficult to reach. “Volvo was impressed by our 800 series. We worked together to optimize the technology for Volvo’s requirements,” said Monika Pander, head of Truck & Bus Europe at BASF Coatings. “The next step is implementation.” Volvo is starting the gradual changeover to the new product in Umeå. E-coat has been supplied to the plant in Sweden, which has produced
truck cabs for over 30 years. Volvo Trucks was one of BASF’s first customers for cathodic e-coat. The collaboration between Volvo and BASF has blossomed into a trusting partnership, and the technology has been continuously enhanced. Cathodic e-coating is an electro-chemical coating process in which the car body is completely immersed into the conductive coating material. The paint particles are deposited onto the steel panels with the aid of electric current. BASF Coatings covers the entire product and service portfolio for high-quality refinishing of buses and trucks – ranging from corrosion protection to basecoats, which provide the colour, as well as glossy clearcoats.
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GLOSS MAGAZINE Issue 9 | Mar 2013
BODYSHOP Questionnaire: Peter Wilkinson & Co
Name of Bodyshop: Peter Wilkinson & Co. Position: Managing Director. Location: Welshpool, Perth How long have you owned the shop: 33 years. How many employees do you have: 25. Why did you decide to be involved in this industry: My father started the business in 1959, so I was effectively born in to it. How long have you been a Glasurit customer: Over 30 years. What do you like most about dealing with Glasurit: It is a reliable product and when you are trying to reproduce OEM finishes it’s about the best there is.
What is the biggest challenge facing Bodyshops today: The insurance companies steering work to fewer shops. It is getting more and more difficult to get paid enough to produce quality repairs. Staffing is also a major concern.
Cover photograph: HYUNDAI
Your name: Mike Wilkinson.
GREAT AUSSIE & KIWI ROAD TRIPS Southern 80: Machines of the Mighty Murray Going Green: Building a Sustainable Business Hyundai HED-8 i-oniq Concept
Best part of your job: I really enjoy repairing peoples’ vehicles and producing high quality repairs. Worst part of your job: All the compliance we are forced to deal with. It all adds cost to our operations and the insurance industry does not consider these additional costs that they force on us when they talk average costs. What is your dream car: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Favourite movie: Not a huge movie watcher... anything with a bit of action. What would be your ultimate meal: I really enjoy a Japanese banquet. What three people would you choose to share it with: Roger Federer, Barack Obama, Tiger Woods. How do you relax outside of work: I play golf and enjoy dinner with friends.
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just ask us a question if you want. We’re looking forward to featuring some of your contributions in future issues of GLOSS. Contact Trudi at OMG! Creative trudi@omgcreative.com.au or phone 03 9654 0532 This publication is printed at an ISO14001:2004 certified plant with Forest Stewardship Council® Chain of Custody certification.
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