16 Oct 2026
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Octoral primes bodyshops for improved results

Auto repair solutions firm Octoral is targeting bodyshops with the launch of a new primer product.

The PA38 1K UV has been designed with cutting-edge UV curing technology to enhance repair process efficiency and improve results.

Octoral said the product is a single-component solution, with benefits that include providing a smooth and consistent fill, which cures in just 90 seconds without requiring additional wiping. It is ready to sand in five minutes.

Adelle Bradford, marketing director at Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, said: “We’ve manufactured a product our customers will feel makes a real impact to their workshop.”

The PA38 1K UV Primer is available in one-quart packaging. 

www.Octoral.com