PCE and TCE Phase-Out: What Body Shops Need to Know
EPA's TSCA rules phase out perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE) for most commercial uses. Body shops need compliant substitutes on the same timeline as MeCl.
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NESHAP 6H Isn't Going Anywhere: Why the 98% Capture Rule Is Stable Through 2030+
The 98% capture standard for paint booth exhaust filters is one of the most stable EPA rules on the books. Here's why shops should plan multi-year filter commitments confidently.
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MERV vs. Arrestance vs. 98% Capture: Which Filter Rating Actually Matters for NESHAP 6H?
MERV, arrestance, and 98% capture measure different things. Only 98% capture (per 40 CFR 63.11173) satisfies NESHAP 6H. Here's how to read filter certs correctly.
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The Methylene Chloride Ban: What Paint Booth Shops Need to Know Before April 28, 2026
Methylene chloride is banned for most commercial paint-stripping uses on April 28, 2026. What body shops and refinishers need to switch to before the deadline.
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