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Aftermarket Daily News 7 7 Thursday, November 1, 2018 offering of products, FMP Partners Network and a new, more efficient order- ing system called FMPdelivers.com. Our wide range of FVP products has solidified our industry position in every automotive category, including fluids and chemicals, batteries, undercar, underhood, filters, shop supplies and marine products. SPLASH products are ready for any kind of weather. We offer windshield washer fluid, RV/marine antifreeze, ice melt, de-icers, wiper blades and cleaners. FMPdelivers.com is our new, simpli- fied ordering system developed specifi- cally to create more efficient interactions for our customers with Factory Motor Parts. Customers will now have the abil- ity to order our products in one location, register for events, take online training or chat live with an FMP customer service Factory Motor Parts (Cont'd. from p. 1) representative. We want to get you the right part, right when you need it. Visit our booth for a live demonstration and our website www.factorymotorparts.com for more information on this new system. We developed the FMP Partners Network to give independent shop own- ers the tools to grab customers, gain loy- alty and run their shop more efficiently. FMP Partners Network provides a Nationwide Warranty and Roadside Assistance Program with most every repair that is made. No matter where your customer travels, they are covered from coast to coast. Stop by our booth #35001 to experi- ence all we have to offer to supply your success! For more information, go to www.factory motorparts.com or stop by AAPEX booth #35001. workers building a factory in America; something not many other companies continue to do these days. Filmed and produced by the company's own in- house media team, the 30 second spot candidly exhibits how a strong founda- tion of core values has built WeatherTech into what it is today. When the cameras stopped rolling, the con- struction did not. More facilities are being built in order to house American machinery, workers and tooling as the company continues to grow. The tremendous amount of pride WeatherTech has in investing in the American manufacturing infrastructure has driven the company to become the leader in aftermarket automotive acces- sories. The ability to think outside the box, utilize cutting edge resources and moti- vate one another to reach their highest potential are just a few of the key compo- WeatherTech (Cont'd. from p. 1) nents to the strength behind such wide- spread marketing. Conducting regular field research on target markets and col- laboratively critiquing creatives promotes an innovative work environment to ensure all aspects of marketing remains current and engaging. A wide variety of marketing strategies coupled with consumer and vehicle data gives the company excellent insight about its customers, making it pos- sible to narrow in on what is working and how to adjust messages to accurately fit the audience. The power behind its mar- keting and its already recognized top of the line products help stores sell the WeatherTech brand with ease. WeatherTech is committed to pro- viding customers with the most efficient and high-quality American-made auto- motive accessories available. For more information, stop by SEMA booth #31087 or go to www.weathertech wholesale.com. product than you need. Bullet Liner can easily fit your current business model. Most body shops are already equipped with a spray booth and expert technicians who will easily adapt to applying Bullet Liner. But to further ensure a smooth business launch, we will train your team to learn and under- stand this product and its correct appli- cation. In addition, Bullet Liner will stand behind your business by support- ing every Bullet Liner application with our Lifetime Warranty program. Bullet Liner is scuff, scratch and chemical resistant for the lifetime of the vehicle. Our "High Caliber™" warranty is backed by our parent company, Accella Corporation. Bullet Liner (Cont'd. from p. 4) As a body shop dealer, you should take a close look at Bullet Liner and the competition around you. If there is another "franchise" spray bed liner operation nearby, they are taking poten- tial business out from under you. The best time to establish a good customer relationship is before they need you. With Bullet Liner, you are not commit- ted to a brand that requires you to pur- chase more material than you need. We have no strings attached. But we have a feeling that once you start with Bullet Liner, you'll want to stay with Bullet Liner. Find out more at www.bulletlin- er.com and join the team! For more information, visit www.bullet liner.com, call 314.764.2418 or stop by SEMA booth #34263. Atlas Lifts are produced to specific OE grade performance standards, includ- ing 100 percent end of production line testing, nitride or chrome shafts, roll closed and powder coated tubes for extended life. DMA's lift support sales and marketing programs will include complete ACEs and PIEs cataloging, as well as Epicor, Wrenchhead and Show Me The Parts, correct figment guides, consumer installation support videos and educational sales materials highlighting features and benefits. The Atlas Lifts pro- gram will also offer a new and modern high graphic retail ready packaging designed to offer better consumer appeal. Founded in 2008, DMA Sales, LLC (DMA) has quickly grown to become a trusted auto parts supplier in North America, serving the OES, retail, whole- sale and e-retail sales channels of the automotive aftermarket. DMA has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in America as well as DMA (Cont'd. from p. 1) being named as one of North Carolina's fastest growing Mid Cap companies for two consecutive years. DMA's growth can be attributed to its proven ability to develop high quality, cost effective prod- uct lines that address identified market needs. DMA serves as the North American operating arm for overseas manufacturing facilities and is responsible for sales, mar- keting, customer service, logistics and product development. DMA is headquar- tered in Tabor City, North Carolina with over 550,000 square feet of distribution facilities on the East and West Coast. DMA's product brands include SenSen Shocks & Struts, Speedy Struts, TekMaster Automotive Solutions, RoadProHD Heavy Duty Shocks, Goodpoint Brake Wear Sensors, RideMaster Suspension Conversion Kits, and now ATLAS Lift Support Gas Springs. For more information, stop by AAPEX booth #37021, go to www.dmagood point.com or call 877.395.0213. Dan-Am Air's High-Quality Materials The system's airlines are made of powder- coated, aircraft-grade extruded aluminum. Easy to install, modular and reusable, lightweight, corrosion resistant and guaranteed not to leak. Dan-Am Air fittings are constructed of a reinforced Nylon composite material, with a double Nitrile seal. The manifolds and ball valves are nickel plated solid brass, and all threaded connectors are high grade steel. Dan-Am Air can be easily adapted to your current system with the variety of threaded connection options available. Modular Design "Compared to a more typical airlines sys- tem, ours is reusable," Gravenhof says. "You can put a system up, and take it down and put it back together very easily. It's modular, and can be easily added on to or changed if need be. Dan-Am Air (Cont'd. from p. 4) Designed with simplicity in mind, DAA allows you to do-it-yourself. Measure, cut, de-burr, then simply "Press-to-Connect." The direct result being lower installation times and costs. All fittings arrive pre-torqued for imme- diate assembly and pressurization. Creating Efficiency, Saving Money "The cost of a reusable and versatile sys- tem like Dan-Am Air can pay off quick- ly," Gravenhof says. "It's a simple, effec- tive system, with a do-it-yourself instal- lation option. It saves time. It saves ener- gy. It ultimately saves money." The airlines and fittings have what Gravenhof refers to as a "smooth, full- bore" design, where there are no restric- tions. The air flows easily and quickly with no leaks or contaminations. For more information, stop by SEMA booth #10609, go to www.satausa.com or call 800.533.8016. Inspect and test all vehicle fluids reg- ularly. Kits for testing all vehicle fluids provide on-site, fast and accurate results. Kits test all vehicle fluids for concentra- tion and condition. It's time to forget about incomplete and inconsistent service schedules. It's time to treat automotive fluids like the critical operating compo- nents they truly are. When fluid levels and condition are evaluated regularly, the service life of a vehicle is maximized, breakdowns are avoided and repair costs are minimized. With regular service, fluids will protect systems and components. Transmission fluid is subject to vis- cosity breakdown, causing loss of its lubricating and cooling properties. The contamination of automatic transmission fluid with antifreeze has become a grow- ing problem. Operating a transmission with contaminated or ineffective fluid results in poor performance, accelerated wear and early transmission failure. Differentials in 4WD, AWD and RWD drive vehicles – a visual inspection of the fluid can help determine if it needs to be changed. Lubricants containing metal particles indicate internal wear. Fluid that is darkened in color may indicate overheat- ing and gear lube that is milky in color is likely contaminated with water. Engine antifreeze/coolant contains supplemental coolant additives that ACUSTRIP (Cont'd. from p. 1) inhibit corrosion and scale buildup, lubri- cate water pumps, protect against freez- ing and improve heat transfer. Test strips provide a fast and simple manner for test- ing SCA and freeze-point as well as pH in antifreeze/coolant. Power Steering fluid – inspect for evidence of wear metals, indicating steer- ing gear or pump wear, or a darkened color that may indicate overheating. Either condition calls for replacement of the fluid to avoid the higher cost of replacing the steering gear. Brake fluid – brake fluid that is dark- ened in color may have been overheated and may contain rust sediment. High lev- els of moisture indicate that corrosion is occurring in system components. Battery fluid (electrolyte) – reading a battery's specific gravity with a refrac- tometer is a simple and effective way to measure its state of charge in ampere- hours. This is necessary because specific gravity decreases during discharge and increases as the battery is recharged. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) – contam- ination usually occurs through exposure to outside elements, such as water, fuel, grease or particulate matter. If you suspect DEF contamination, there are test strips that change color if oil is present in the fluid. Remember, all vehicle fluids should be inspected, tested and evaluated regularly. For more information, visit www.acu strip.com or stop by AAPEX booth #4222.