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problem in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The
updated OTC Model Rule is based on the California Air Resources
Board’s (CARB) 2015 Consumer Products Regulation.
As a result, the 2018 OTC Model Rule for Consumer Products
has lower VOC limits for several aerosol adhesive and solvent
categories. ACA anticipates that several states in the Northeast
will adopt this more stringent 2018 OTC Model Rule for
Consumer Products in 2019 and beyond in order to reduce
volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions that will help
each State come into compliance with their State Implementation
Plan (SIP) requirements.
GRC Update
In response to the growing problem of graffiti in Chicago, on
May 20, 1992, the Chicago City Council enacted an ordinance
prohibiting the retail sale of spray paint and large markers
in the city. The goal of the absolute ban was to completely
remove spray paint from Chicago so that the city could
drastically decrease the number of graffiti incidents in the
city. However, graffiti has continued to plague Chicago even
under the ban, and small businesses are taking a huge hit
because of the ban. Retailers within Chicago are not able sell
spray paint and related products, while stores right outside
city limits are able to do so. In other words, this 26-year-old
law is not accomplishing its goal of curtailing graffiti vandalism
within the city and is effectively driving revenue and valuable
resources outside of the city.
As a result, the Graffiti Resource Council (GRC), one of ACA’s
stewardship programs, submitted a proposal to the Chicago
City Council to reform the ban and put in its place a reasonable
regulation called “responsible retailing.” Responsible retailing
maintains the existing ban on the sale of spray paint to
minors under the age of 18, while also requiring retail stores
to implement signage and line-of-sight surveillance rules.
This approach would allow retail stores and other small businesses
in Chicago to resume selling spray paint in a responsible
way. In May 2016, GRC’s revised ordinance (O2016-4000)
was introduced by Chicago City Council Alderman Ed Burke
(Ward 14) and Alderman Matthew O’Shea (Ward 19). Even
though the proposed ordinance has stalled since 2016, it was
recently revived in July 2018 when it was re-referred to the
Finance Committee. GRC expects a committee hearing and
an eventual vote in September or October 2018.
Across the SPECTRUM
resist temperatures up to
300°F. The 12oz. aerosol
covers approximately six
square feet and is suitable
for brackets, trim pieces
and many other automotive
surfaces.
SEM Products, Inc.
introduced Trim Black
Ultra, an original equipment
manufacturer
(OEM)-matched coating
for automotive trim
components. Trim Black
Ultra provides a spray
gun-like application and
finish, fast coverage, adhesion
to a multitude of substrates and enhanced UV resistance.
The jet-black trim paint comes in three gloss levels (Satin, Matte
and Gloss) to flawlessly refinish today’s domestic, Asian and
European makes and models.
“The new Trim Black Ultra is a ground-up modernization of
our original, industry standard Trim Black product,” explained
SEM’s Category Manager, Nick Karayannis.
“We engineered the formula to reduce time, steps and waste
for collision centers with ultra-fast coverage and an OEM-like
finish, specifically matched to newer model vehicles.”
Trim Black Ultra comes in a 20oz. aerosol can from BWAY
with an optimized formula, tip and valve allowing users to finish
more jobs per can in less time. Trim Black Ultra does not require
primer and offers enhanced coverage and sprayability.
OEM-recommended Ez Coat from SEM Products has
expanded its color offering from seven to nine factory-matched
colors with the addition of Field Drab and Dark Green. Ez Coat
matches the color and gloss of factory primer and e-coat to help
restore vehicles to pre-accident condition. Ez Coat is packaged
in pre-mixed 16oz. aerosols from BWAY with color-matched caps
for easy and fast application to bare steel and aluminum, OEM
finishes and primer. It provides enhanced corrosion control and
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