October 2020

T he expertise, service and value offered by the independent professional motor mechanic is now more important than ever. As we move through the pandemic, one thing is clear; motorists want to keep their existing car on the road and in good repair for longer than anticipated. We’re being told to avoid public transport and drive to work instead. To compound this, new car sales are at an all-time low in the UK as motorists tighten their belt. It’s a trend set to continue in the coming months. If ever there was a time for mechanics to shine, it’s right now. Kalimex has supplied trade quality products to the professional motor mechanic for three decades. The iconic number 1 bestseller K-Seal Permanent Coolant Leak Repair (dubbed by mechanics as ‘the miracle in the little blue bottle’) remains a firm favourite with the trade. Since lockdown was eased and mechanics have reopened their doors for business, K-Seal sales have rocketed. And not without good reason. It’s a must have in the workshop. Should the cost of a replacement radiator or head gasket exceed the amount a customer is willing to pay, or the value of the vehicle does not justify it – K-Seal will come to the rescue. And a repair made with K-Seal is guaranteed for the lifetime of the engine. Magic facts If you’re new to the magical properties of K-Seal here are some facts and a brief history to consider. K-Seal was developed by Kalimex in the early noughties with our US-based chemist, a renowned expert in this field. A critical part of the development process was identifying which ingredients would achieve the desired sealing and repair result, without blocking the cooling system. We then partnered with a specialist blending facility and 28 AFTERMARKET OCTOBER 2020 TECHNICAL www.aftermarketonline.net THE MECHANIC’S SEAL OF APPROVAL Mike tells us why K-Seal Permanent Coolant Leak Repair is officially a mechanic’s best friend BY Mike Schlup, Managing Director of Kalimex together developed the bespoke ‘blend and fill’ process that would ensure consistency and quality. K-Seal is continuously checked throughout the manufacturing process. The raw materials are checked in our chemicals’ lab before being released for blending. As the product comes off the production line samples are removed and checked for consistency and integrity. We fill thousands of bottles every day and store samples from every batch for several years. It is crucial that the trade has unwavering confidence in K-Seal’s performance. UK/USA bestseller K-Seal is the number one bestselling multi-purpose coolant leak repair in the UK and the USA*. Why? Although the trade is naturally sceptical of such additive products, over the years K-Seal has proved itself to be safe and reliable when it comes to fixing coolant leaks throughout the