SEMA News—July 2018
By Amanda Gubbins
Collision Repair & Refinish Equipment
New Products Showcase Entries for Returning Vehicles to Like-New Condition
The SEMA Show’s North Hall is home to the Collision Repair & Refinish section, where exhibitors feature tools and equipment for bodywork, painting and outfitting a shop. While collision-avoidance systems and other new technologies are transforming the way vehicles operate, the way repairs are diagnosed and performed is also beginning to shift. Business remains strong for shops around the country, and staying on the cutting edge is paramount. Resources such as the SEMA Show education sessions can help. Both the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) and the Society of Collision Repair Specialists offer training throughout the week. Visit www.SEMAShow.com/education for more information.
The collision-repair tools and equipment featured on the following pages were entries in the 2017 SEMA Show New Products Showcase and can help repair facilities remain at the forefront of the industry.
 | AccuVision-3D-Fimer USA Most accurate. Easy to use. Estimate and repair. No lasers, targets, adaptors, magnets, arms, extensions, wires, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Place car on bench, lift or ground. No calibration. Simply point and measure. Upper and lower body simultaneously. Mirror imaging. Print or save in PDF and email. Most profitable system. Fastest ROI; Mitchell database. 800-465-8575 |
| Aeromotive Services Inc. The combination of the electronic circuit breaker panel and quick-connect wire harness assembly makes up-fitting a snap. The V-Power box allows for a variety of programmable settings of relays and fuses. Also capturing real-time load configurations. The wire assembly allows a plug-and-play environment for police interceptors, ambulances, etc. 224-535-9220 |
| ALLDATA LLC ALLDATA Collision Advantage is a new combination of collision repair solutions—ALLDATA Collision and ALLDATA Estimate Integration. It works with all three major estimating systems. An estimate is analyzed with a click, and associated jobs are listed with OE repairs. Get vital repairs, OEM procedures and alerts. 877-380-3084 |
 | ALLDATA LLC A comprehensive database of OE-direct information to diagnose, repair and maintain vehicles. The database includes more than 38,000 engine-specific vehicles. ALLDATA Repair was updated in 2017 with more data, better search, faster navigation and 300,000 non-OE interactive color wiring diagrams. 877-380-3084 |
| ALLDATA LLC Technology that turns a tablet into a professional-level scan tool with built-in integration to ALLDATA’s comprehensive OE repair database. A vehicle connection interface attaches to the vehicle’s OBD-II port and links wirelessly to a tablet app (Android, Windows 10 or iOS) that reads the diagnosis and lists OE repairs. 877-380-3084 |
| Anest Iwata Celebrating the partnership of Lotus and Anest Iwata, two uncompromising brands both striving for perfection in performance and finish, not only in the spray booth but also on the fastest racetracks in the world. 513-755-3100 |
 | Apollo Sprayers-Maxi-Miser The Maxi-Miser GTO C7600 true HVLP spray gun is said to be the only HVLP spray gun that works with compressed and turbo air. Great for base and clearcoats of any brand or type. Increase transfer efficiency and reduce overspray by 38+%. The C7600 offers bottom and top cup versatility in one spray gun. Made in the U.S.A. from aluminum and composite materials. 760-727-8300 |
 | asTech asTech is the remote and mobile diagnostic vehicle electronic repair solution. asTech ASE certified master technicians use OEM factory scan tools to secure vehicle build data, diagnose damage, access OEM repair procedures, provide repair recommendations, and verify that the car is ready for the road again. 888-486-1166 |
 | Autocap North America The vinyl wheel lock key pouch with zipper is the solution to a very frequent problem for car owners or technicians: not being able to find or even losing the wheel lock key. This pouch is given away to new-car buyers and to service department customers with the wheel lock key inside when the dealer delivers the car. 604-291-1661 |
 | Bolt Buster Heat Induction Tool The Bolt Buster BB2X high-power, high-frequency heat induction tool will heat up anything metallic quickly and precisely without an open flame. True 1,800 watts of power; 95% efficiency. Heat a nut cherry-red hot (1,200°F) in seconds. Torchless heat induction is a safe, time-saving alternative for the removal of nuts/bolts, frozen gas tank straps and more. 630-628-8083 x112 |
 | Celette Inc. Cameleon is a customizable fixture-set solution. The Cameleon is modular and scalable with a set of standard tips, adjustable X and Y plates, and adjustable jigs. It is as accurate and reliable as Celette’s dedicated fixtures. Log in to access the user-friendly software in order to customize a jig assembly with the ever-growing database. 630-396-6100 |
 | Collision Edge The Fine Line Kit includes three sizes (1/8-, 1/4- and 1/2-in.) of magnetic holders. The kit eliminates fine line tape stretching (aka hour-glassing), organizes all three sizes of fine line tape by magnetically securing/stacking, keeps the tape clean so that paint lines and graphics are always crisp, and reduces tape damage/loss. 770-328-5666 |
 | Color by Design Inc. BullFrog Adhesion Promoter sticks to most substrates, including aluminum. Bullfrog is able to do so without sensitive recoat time. 620-465-2600 |
 | Color by Design Inc. HammerLac is a custom-designed and -engineered acrylic base lacquer system formulated to offer a period-correct coating type for the refinisher. 620-465-2600 |
Now under the umbrella of American Road Products, the Pearl RearVision backup camera delivers up to a 180-degree field of view, eliminating blind spots and emitting audio alerts when a vehicle comes close to hitting something. The camera also incorporates smart parking guidelines that measure distance to objects and react accordingly. Designed with the wrench-impaired in mind, installation is quick, painless and wireless (thanks to the camera’s use of solar power) and usually takes less than 10 min. The camera displays to the driver’s smartphone, via the Pearl app.
The Harman Spark is an easy-to-use connected-car device and app that provides emergency crash assistance, vehicle diagnostics, location information, a roadside assistance manager and more. It can also turn a car into a powerful Wi-Fi hotspot.
The asTech device is a remote diagnostic tool that allows collision shops and repair technicians to have a vehicle scanned before or after repair work is done. asTech scanning ensures that all of the vehicle’s issues have been fully addressed and that all systems are working properly—including factory ADAS systems requiring recalibration. The remote diagnostic device is backed by the power of certified master technicians using OEM factory scan tools to search for, identify and resolve the diagnostic, electronic and computer-related trouble codes resulting from collisions.
Successor to the DR650S series, the BlackVue DR750S series strives for a new standard for connected dash cams. According to the manufacturer, the BlackVue offers not only over-the-cloud capability, but delivers image quality rarely seen in a dash cam. Both front and rear cameras feature full HD Sony Starvis image sensors for optimum image quality under any light. Also included are a GPS logger, Wi-Fi, cloud connectivity, and impact and motion detection, plus a stealthy design that never gets in the way of driving.
BlackVue says that its DR900S series redefines expectations for dash cam video fidelity and storage efficiency. With an 8-MP CMOS sensor in the main camera, the DR900S-2CH captures 4K ultra-high-definition video—four times as many pixels as full HD. The rear full HD Sony Starvis image sensor ensures optimized image quality under any light. Thanks to H.265 (HEVC) compression, videos look better and file size is kept as small as ever. The product also features built-in GPS and dual-band Wi-Fi, along with impact and motion detection.
With so many aftermarket ADAS solutions relying on mobile-device integration, a good charger can be a vital safety enhancer. Brandmotion’s new wireless FreedomCharge Max charger uses high-output triple-coil technology and is also equipped with variable-charge technology, which can charge at 5W, 7.5W and 15W. This system can also charge through thick phone cases. It is built with the same efficient packaging as Brandmotion’s original FreedomCharge to allow for integration into a wide selection of vehicles.
Brandmotion’s SummitView Jeep Wrangler Quad-Camera with DVR system provides off-roaders with a four-camera system that ties all cameras into a DVR monitor. These cameras assist in parking, general driving and trail riding. The 185-degree-view front-winch camera, two rock cameras and backup camera act like an internal spotter for drivers—helping to pick the right line.
Brandmotion’s Transparent Trailer video mirror allows the driver to use the rearview mirror to see behind the trailer being towed via a high-definition camera mounted on the rear of the trailer. This can be highly useful not only for towing but for vehicles with a blocked rear window. It includes a DVR, front and rear cameras, and touchscreen controls to pan camera view.
Brandmotion provides this radar blind-spot monitoring system that stands out because it works like an original-equipment-based solution. It is based on components that meet OEM standards, and Brandmotion says that it works closer to the systems found on new vehicles than any other system available. Moreover, Brandmotion’s RDBS-1500 is designed to eliminate 95% of false triggers common in other systems.
Drivers of 20-ft. and longer trailers can use some extra assistance when backing up. This Brandmotion camera kit allows a camera to be installed on the rear end of the trailer to assist in backing up, and alternative kits allow for another camera to be installed inside to keep an eye on cargo. The quick-disconnect weatherproof harness is designed to make installation easy while providing a clean OEM look.
The d’Action 360 is a 360-degree dash camera that can convert into an action camera (with battery add-on) and can record up to 4K. Additional add-ons provide even more functionality. The parking sensor add-on allows the unit to sense impact while the vehicle is parked. An off-battery add-on allows the user to take the d’Action out of the vehicle to do double duty as an action camera.
FenSens aims to make parking simple and safe with its patented smart wireless backup camera system and hands-free automated mobile app experience for Android and iOS. Designed for the everyday car driver, the affordable FenSens installs just like any license plate frame in less than 5 minutes, without any wiring. (A four-month rechargeable battery operated with a wired unlimited power option is included.) Four security screws help deter theft, while a QuickLaunch button launches the related phone app. The driver can also launch the device hands-free using voice commands or automatically when the car is in reverse using the optional wired adapter.
In addition to continuously recording the road ahead and behind a vehicle, this dash cam connects to the Cobra iRadar app to warn the driver of upcoming red-light cameras, speed cameras and police-enforcement locations. On top of that, the app embeds location, date and time information into the videos so that the user’s side of the story is always protected.
Available through Voxx Electronics, the Gentex FDM is an intelligent rear-vision system that uses a custom camera and mirror-integrated video display to optimize a vehicle’s rearward view. The FDM features bi-modal functionality, operating as either a standard mirror or streaming HD video for optimal rear vision when toggled into display mode. The mirror further boasts integrated HomeLink car-to-home automation, with three programmable buttons to operate garage doors, security gates, home lighting and more. The unit’s 60-FPS camera incorporates powerful FPGA-based video processing and comes with brackets for easy rear-window mounting. Gentex is also a tier-1 supplier for OEM ADAS-related products.
Hudway Glass claims to be the world’s first vehicle accessory turning a smartphone into a head-up display (HUD). It is designed as a lightweight phone mount allowing a smartphone operate as a HUD. Its tinted plastic lens has mirror coating for crisp, easy-to-grasp reflection. That way, drivers can see both the road ahead and directions reflected on the lens right in front of their eyes. There’s even a Hudway mobile app for Android and iOS that helps drivers anticipate approaching turns in such low-visibility conditions as fog, rain, snow and darkness. The company also offers Hudway Go, a specialized navigation app for use with Hudway Glass and Hudway Cast, a portable HUD that wirelessly connects to a smartphone to control calls, messages, navigation, and music in a driving-friendly way.
Similar to Pioneer’s ND-BC2 with lots of cool new features, the ND-BC20PA is designed to provide enhanced views and tools to aid in parking. Manufactured for use with Pioneer audio-visual and navigation products that feature a rearview camera input, the unit boasts an adjustable (normal/high) viewing angle for easy assessment of parking space width and depth, and lens correction for undistorted rearview imaging. Camera-position compensation also rotates the image for optional rearview without changing camera position, even if the camera is not installed in the middle of the rear and aimed horizontally. Additional features include a wider viewing angle (135 degrees horizontal and 100 degrees vertical), 1/4-in. color CCD with 270,000-pixel resolution (491x512 pixels) and 1.5~10,000-lux automatic luminance control with automatic low-light lux mode. At approximately 1-in. square, the compact camera unit also includes composite video output.
Pioneer’s universal rearview camera is designed for use with Pioneer audio/visual and navigation products featuring a rearview camera input. Features include a wider viewing angle (135 degrees horizontal and 100 degrees vertical), 1/4-in. color CCD with 270,000-pixel resolution (491x512 pixels) and 1.5~10,000-lux automatic luminance control with automatic low-light lux mode. At approximately 1-in. square, the camera unit is compact, and there’s a 6-m. cable included for composite video output. Newer applications include the AVIC-Z1, AVIC-Z2, AVIC-N3, AVIC-D2, AVIC-D3, AVH-P7800DVD, AVH-P6800DVD and AVH-P5700DVD. The camera is also compatible with older Pioneer models, such as the AVIC-N2, AVIC-D1, AVIC-N1, AVH-P7600DVD, AVH-P7500DVD, AVH-P6600DVD and AVH-P6500DVD.
Mitchell 1 ProDemand repair information software makes it quick and easy to diagnose, calibrate and repair ADAS systems. Users select a vehicle, click the Driver Assist Quick Link button, and get immediate access to a table that consolidates all of the ADAS information for the vehicle in a single location. ProDemand delivers the full picture of the ADAS features and components, so techs can simply click to select the repair and calibration information they want without multiple lookups. ProDemand also identifies the components of an ADAS feature that will require calibration, special tools or scan tools in order to complete the job.
Available for immediate shipment, Rostra’s 250-8184 series 180-degree camera requires a discrete 22mm hole to first be drilled in any flat surface of the vehicle. After that, the camera snaps into place simply and securely. Parking grid lines are standard but can be deactivated by cutting a small loop cable on the camera’s harness.
The Rostra Quad-View monitor provides drivers with a heightened sense of security while on the road through real-time audio/visual feedback from multiple cameras placed around a vehicle or trailer. The monitor accepts connections with up to four cameras, with options for viewing one, two, three or all four cameras on the screen at the same time.
Taking one’s eyes off the road for even a second can be dangerous. This add-on HUD allows drivers to reduce the amount of times they do so by adding speed (in mph or Km/H), engine rpm, and status indicators right to the windshield. The device also lets the user program alerts for when the vehicle reaches certain speeds, temperature and voltage. The display is projected in a multi-color 5.8-in. high-bright LED. The unit will automatically adjust the LED brightness for day/night-time driving and works on all ’01-or-newer vehicles. Installation is plug and play, with an OBD cable included for newer models and a 12-volt adapter for vehicles ’00 and older.
Rostra AHD monitors and cameras provide support for video input and output of up to 720p resolution and include the ability to display video from classic analog video input sources such as RCA connections. In addition, 12-24 operating voltage means that these cameras and monitors are ready for use on light-duty and heavy-equipment vehicles.
This Scosche backup camera kit features a 5-in., 480p TFT color LCD monitor, a 170-degree wide-angle camera lens, and an automotive-grade adhesive mounting pad to secure the monitor to the top of a vehicle’s dash or console. The ultra-compact camera mounts to the top of a vehicle’s rear license plate frame using the existing screws, while built-in weather resistance keeps the camera safe during rain. The unit also incorporates low-light visibility for clarity night or day. Installation is quick and easy, with no cutting or splicing of wires, and the unit works with all ’08 and newer vehicles as well as most ’01–’07 models with an OBD-II interface.
Ventra offers the VDR-600 two-channel-capable vehicle HD recorder as a turnkey solution for safety, security and fleet management. The system records 1080p HD video, audio, driver/vehicle ID, speed and route. A built-in vandal-resistant lock and password protection provide enhanced security from unauthorized access. The product can also add an optional second camera for driver, side or rear recording.
This backup camera kit by Scosche features a 5-in., 480p TFT color LCD monitor, a 170-degree wide-angle camera lens, a 3M mounting pad for dash positioning of the monitor, and a standard U.S. license plate frame with camera housing for easy installation. Six IR LEDs in the frame enhance low-light visibility, and the camera angle is adjustable. The camera is designed for simple OBD-II plug-and-play functionality.
The Voxx ADAS product line includes blind-spot detection sensors, which can alert to both people and objects. Voxx sensors are also equipped with rear cross-traffic detection for vehicles approaching from the left or right when the car is put into reverse. The waterproof IP67-rated sensors are designed to be positioned behind the bumper for simple professional installation, and they activate at 20 mph via built-in GPS technology. Audible warnings and/or visual interior LED indicators alert the driver.
Said to be the world’s smallest dash cam, the Whistler D24RS is half the size of a credit card, according to the company. This diminutive size means that it’s easily concealable on a windshield and won’t obstruct the view. Yet despite its compactness, the D24RS boasts a 1.5-in. screen and all the features drivers have come to love about a dash cam—including auto accident detection, loop recording, full HD resolution and enhanced night vision.
The Voxx backup camera features a compact design, a 150-degree viewing angle, selectable normal/mirror imaging, selectable on/off parking lines and multiple mounting options. IP67-rated waterproof, the camera also offers <.3 lux low-light sensitivity and 670x490 resolution.
The MFU-440 is a radar detector and dash camera all in one unit. But perhaps more importantly for the ADAS category, the MFU-440 includes Whistler’s patent-pending “anti-falsing” technology in the form of field disturbance sensor rejection. This allows the unit to filter out the false alerts that can be received from a newer vehicle’s blind-spot and lane-departure detection systems.
As a front and rear camera system, the WBY-2000 is completely wireless and requires no hardwiring or drilling for installation. The monitor can be adjusted to display both front and rear views simultaneously or just the rearview so that the camera can function strictly as a backup camera.
Yosky’s GoNav U08 versions 1 and 2 integrate Android OS with a proprietary video display and recording OS into one seamless HD screen. Both U08s combine a high-resolution low-light-capable front camera featuring 1920x1080 resolution with a rear camera boasting 1280x720 resolution for visibility and safety. Video recording is superb and uses H.264 compression format into two removable SD cards. A Waze app (via the integrated Android OS) provides navigation functionality. The GoNav U08 mounts quickly to the existing automotive rearview mirror with no de-installation required, and is connected to the existing wiring harness for power. A single cable connects the rear camera. The U08 also allows electronic speed-limit and road-hazard audible warnings, full voice-interactive intelligence control and WeChat car networking.
Yosky Q30 Full-Screen Mirror DVR
