Apollo Coating Technologies, Inc. has launched
Headlight Restoration & Protection Coating
Spray, a 2oz. bag-on-valve (BOV) aerosol. The waterbased,
non-flammable product can be effectively
sprayed on polycarbonate plastic headlight covers or
on a boat’s dark colored substrates. The nanotechnology
based formula offers enhanced adhesion,
and UV-, chalk-, mildew-, water- and dirt-resistance.
The vapor-free formula lessens maintenance for the
consumer based on 2-year outdoor weathering testing
and compatibility testing. The low-odor formula
contains only 2% solvent and provides a quick
drying time for full gloss development. The product
comes in a can from Crown, with a cap from Cobra
Plastics and BOV valve/actuator from Summit Packaging Systems.
According to the HCPA, there were more
than 508 million aerosol products filled
in the U.S. in the Lubricant, Industrial
& Automotive category in 2018...
Dolphinite’s Aerosol Gelcoat, designed to quickly
fix scratches on fiberglass boats, combines the usual
multi-stage gelcoat process into one formula. The
product contains top-grade ISO polyester resins,
pigments and UV protectors to achieve enhanced, colorfast
results for a durable, lustrous finish. The spray
is offered in white, neutral and clear.
Brakleen, no matter the State…
Aerosol brake parts cleaner CRC Brakleen is now
available in both chlorinated and non-chlorinated formulas
to comply with State regulations and meet the
needs of professional shops and DIY consumers in all
50 U.S. States. CRC has also revamped the Brakleen
line’s packaging to make it easier to identify which formulas to
In Southeast Asia, quality, mechanic
recommendation and trust in a brand
are cited as the most important reasons
for frequently using a two-wheeler
lubricant brand, according to Kline’s
recently-published report Two-wheeler
Lubricant Brands & Consumer Insights.
The report covers responses from more
than 2,000 respondents in China, India,
Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia
and the Philippines.
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In most of the countries studied,
motorcycles were found to be the most
popular two-wheeler type among owners
surveyed.
Vehicles with an engine capacity of
up to 250cc are more popular in these
countries, as the majority of people use
their two-wheeler as a means of daily
transportation, as well as for home delivery
of food, bike taxis, excursions and
motor sports.
Awareness of two-wheeler lubricant
brands, based on the number of owners
who reported they knew which brand
they wanted to buy before they went
to a store or workshop, is high in the
countries surveyed. However, it does
vary widely by region. A popular brand in
one country may or may not be the most
popular brand in another, or even across
cities in the same country.
In a majority of the countries analyzed,
a smaller number of companies account
for a large share of the two-wheeler
lubricant market. However, in China and
Vietnam, many suppliers participate in a
highly fragmented market. In China, the
demand for motorcycle oil is still low-end
and highly competitive in price, with a
few large brands and many small brands
catering to customer needs.
TV advertisements, garage mechanics
and staff at workshops/stores are the
most effective routes to create brand
awareness of two-wheeler lubricant
brands. To raise wider brand awareness,
brands have begun participating in
events beneficial to the local community,
such as Shell’s partnership with the Malaysian
Institute of Road Safety Research
to improve road safety. Castrol (BP)
Malaysia provides similar community
outreach through its Mechanic Academy,
a one-day workshop with a syllabus
focusing on the latest developments in
automotive technology.
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On…
Two-wheeler lubricant brand
awareness high in Southeast Asia
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