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    July 2002 Volume 27 - Number 12    

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Zippo ® Introduces New Refillable Multi-Purpose Lighter

Zippo Manufacturing Company, maker of the world-famous Zippo windproof lighter, has introduced the Zippo Multi-Purpose Lighter (MPL), a refillable butane utility lighter manufactured to the exacting standards and quality of the famous Zippo pocket lighter.

The new MPL marks the company's move into the lucrative multi-purpose lighter category, which is growing at more than 15 percent annually. In the U.S. alone more than 40 million units were sold last year, an average of one MPL for every two American households.

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The Zippo MPL comes in two finishes. The black model in clamshell packaging carries an MSRP of $14.95. The silver satin model comes with a drawstring bag in a deluxe gift box with an MSRP of $19.95. And, the Zippo MPL, like all Zippo lighters, is backed by the company's world-famous lifetime guarantee: "It works, or we fix it free !"™

Made of durable metal, the ergonomic yet stylish design of the refillable Zippo MPL provides more visual appeal for display on a fireplace, patio grill area or other areas around the home. The Zippo MPL also features a patented child-resistant safety button, a retractable hanging loop, a fuel-supply window for the refillable butane tank, an adjustable flame dial and an advanced ignition system.

The Zippo MPL is eight inches long with an extra-long adjustable flame, making it ideal for lighting grills, candles, fireplaces, stoves, and lanterns or to take along on camping, hunting or fishing trips.

For more info visit the company’s web site: www.zippo.com. Distributors and dealers should click on the Contact Us button.


Tow Smart, Tow Kool!

Towing and daily driving can cause extreme wear and tear on a vehicle’s operating systems. These systems; lubrication, transmission, cooling, and electrical, can be damaged by thermal related stresses and cost thousands of dollars to repair. Now there is a solution, an advanced system of products that will prevent heat related problems before they occur. CRC Industries has introduced Tow Kool ™, a complete line of technologically advanced additives and lubricants designed to reduce operating temperatures, prevent over-heating and protect a vehicle’s operating systems under normal and extreme driving conditions.

The Tow Kool product line includes:

  • 05501 Tow Kool for Cooling Systems
  • 05502 Tow Kool for Automatic Transmissions
  • 05505 Tow Kool Bulb & Connector Grease
  • 05510 Tow Kool Water -Resistant Trailer and Truck Wheel Bearing Grease
  • 05512 Tow Kool Trailer Hitch and Multi-Purpose Grease.

CRC has more than 40 ears of experience developing products for the automotive, heavy -duty and marine Industries. For more information and a free Tow Kool Towing Guide, contact CRC at 800-272-8963 or visit CRC on the web at www.crcindustries.com.

Total Light Control Privacy and Noise
Reduction with New Blackout Fabric

Combining its world-famous blackout drapery lining fabric with a patented, innovative magnetic closure, Rockland Ind. has introduced Roc-lon ® TLC (Total Light Control) that offers an energy efficient insulating barrier, total privacy, noise reduction as well as the darkness necessary for a good night’s sleep.

Roc-lon TLC is available as Ready-made black-out drapery liners that attach instantly to existing draperies; ready-made blackout tailored All-in-One® drapery panels in prints and solids; and blackout fabric and magnetic strips for custom fabrication.

Available in white or ecru poly/cotton fabric to complement any decorative style, the black-out drapery liners can be used alone or can attach quickly and easily to the back of existing window treatments.

Roc-lon TLC is also available as All-in-One blackout tailored panels in over 100 prints and solid denimtone colors. The panels are designed to be hung on a traverse rod, pole rod or with clips. Matching valances are also available.

Contact Rockland Ind., Roc-lon TLC Div., 1601 Edison Hwy., Baltimore, MD 21213. Phone 888-880- SLEEP.

Portable Charger With Big Charger Features

Flagship in a line of portable batter chargers offered by Associated Equipment is their 6/12 volt Model 9090. It’s automatic, turning off at full charge, turning back on if the battery needs additional charging. A green LED light signals complete charge, a red LED indicates reverse hook-up.

The turn of a switch provides 100 amps of starting assist. The company says this exceeds the starting capability of their other portables by as much as 50%.

For more information on this product or other battery and electric service equipment from Associated, write the company at 5043 Farlin Avenue, St. Lou s, MO 63115 or email them at chargers@swbell.com. Their web site address is www.associatedequip.com.


Spray-A-WayEliminates the Need for Bulky Garden Hose in RVs

This unique product provides 15’ of extremely flexible coiled hose that automatically recoils neatly into a 1’ length and stows away in its own special compartment.

Spray-A-Way is remarkably easy to use. Since the hose is stored in its own compartment, it’s always easy to find. A quick-connect feature allows the user to snap the hose onto the spigot and begin spraying immediately.

The full self-contained Spray-A-Way matches standard RV fittings so it’s easy to install. For maximum versatility it is available with or without a storage unit.. RVers can use Spray-A-Way with a storage compartment on one side of their RV and a separate hookup without storage on the other. Storage compartments require a 5-1/2" hole that is 16" in length. The white hatch door which closes over the area measures 7-1/2" x 7-1/2". A hookup un t without storage fits n the same diameter hole with the same door size but is just 5" deep.

For more info, contact D&W Inc., 941 Oak St., Elkhart, IN 46514. Phone 800-255-0829, fax 574-264-9859.

Chassis Saver A Cost-Effective ay to Stop Underbody Rust/Corrosion

Magnet Paints, a leading provider of premium refinishing and industrial maintenance products since 1915, announces the availability of its Chassis Saver under-body coating, specially formulated to prevent automotive and truck corrosion without the use of primers and top coats. Now owner-operators, fleet managers and truck refinishing shops can save up to 70% when using Chassis Saver to obtain the same chassis protect on that used to take multiple coats of expensive primers and top coats.

Chassis Saver represents a one-paint solution that chemically bonds to rusted metal to create a hard, glaze-like non-porous finish that provides lasting protect on to the under-body components of an car, truck, van or SUV. By sealing off areas such as frames, floor boards, fender wells, firewalls and trunk areas from damaging moisture, Chassis Saver helps vehicles resist road salts, gasoline, oil, battery acid and other solvents.

Chassis Saver allows application onto bare or rusted metal via brush, roller, and all types of spray equipment. High solids content and high-build properties ensure that edges are completely covered with only two or three coats.

For more information about Magnet Paints' complete line of refinishing and metal-coating products, or to inquire about a distribution arrangement, contact Magnet Paints at 336 Bayview Ave., Amityville, New York, NY 11701; (800) 922-9981; fax (631) 842-8222, or visit www.magnetpaints.com.




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