All Things New: A SEMA Show Shopper

A really big show. And the annual time of year for companies to show off their newest, hottest, updated, get-to-market-now products for the aftermarket.

Companies worldwide are spending a lot of money, time, energy and peoplepower to bring their goods and their people face to face with almost 50,000 aftermarket retailers and installers at the SEMA Show this month.

Following are some of those companies and their products you might want to consider as you prepare for your 2012 business year. And if you’re reading this at the show, use this as an aid to choosing who to visit and what to see.

Don’t forget to stop by and see the team from Restyling magazine at Booth #32168 in the Upper South Hall. We’ll also be roaming the aisles looking for what’s new for restylers.

SEAT KIT FOR ’11 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Pecca Leather, Downey, Calif., introduces its Duo Tone Leather Package for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. From Italian tanneries. Meets or exceeds safety requirements. Booth #12547 USE INFO #400
	WRAPS PRINTER/CUTTER Mimaki USA, Alpharetta, Ga., offers its CJV30-130 printer that automatically prints and then contour cuts media. Full die-cut and half-cut features; scratch-resistant, fast drying SS21 and ES3 inks; along with white and silver ink capabilities for printing vehicle wraps and graphics. Also on display will be Mimaki’s UJF-3042, a tabletop-size UV LED printer for on-demand direct printing on materials up to 1.9” thick. White and clear ink capabilities. Booth #12847 USE INFO #411
HEADACHE RACKS Dee Zee Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, expands its offering of Cab Racks for pickups with new louvered style made from steel. Bolt on to bed side rails of bed. Offers shade to cab area.  Existing slots allow for auxiliary lights to be mounted.  Also, applications made from aluminum available in uncoated or gloss black powder-coat. Booth #31011 USE INFO #401
	WATERPROOF HEADLIGHTS FOR WRANGLER JK, TJ Delta Tech, Ontario, Calif., presents its new series of Armor Protected Quad-Bar Headlights reinforced with a “water seal” for Wrangler JK and TJ. Xenon headlight replacement bulbs protected with seal to keep moisture out; has breather unit to allow vapors to escape. Uses European lead-crystal prismatic glass lens, vacuum metalized steel reflectors and black protective ring to protect the lens. High/low beam Xenon H4 55/60W bulbs. Available with third beam auxiliary miniature light. Booth #23722 USE INFO #404
PRE-CUT GRAPHICS Universal Products, Goddard, Kan., unveils its seven kits from new OE Unlimited pre-cut graphics series. Designed with OE look; versatile enough to use on more than one make and model of vehicle. Promotion fliers offered that are OE specific for installers and dealers. Sidetrack kit from series shown on red Mustang. Booth #12524 USE INFO #403
	RETRACTABLE TONNEAU Applied Products Inc., Grand Forks, S.D., presents its RETRAXPRO retractable pickup bed cover. No-drill installation. Constructed of heavy-duty aluminum slats, which are connected by flexible hinges to create weather-tight seal. Glossy black powder-coat finish. Retracts on sealed ball bearing rollers into a compact spiral canister located at front of pickup bed. Front cover is flush with rolling cover. Key lockable in any position along rail; has dual-latch locking system underneath rolling cover. Limited lifetime warranty. Booth #35115 USE INFO #402
TRUCK STEP Bestop, Broomfield, Colo., offers its TrekStep that presents two ways to get into truck bed: through bumper mount or bedside mount. Maintenance-free aluminum and stainless steel construction. Attaches directly to truck frame in less than 10 minutes. Extends down 6” and to the side of truck bed or underneath bumper with push of foot. Slip-resistant aluminum step pad. 300-lb. load capacity. Booth #34001 USE INFO #440
	RUNNING BOARDS FOR 2011 TOYOTA SIENNA ATS Design, Cerritos, Calif., introduces its SL Series running boards for the 2011 Toyota Sienna van. Vehicle-specific brackets utilize factory locations requiring minimal drilling, and are rated at plus-400 lbs. per bracket. Constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum with non-slip rubber step pad. Available in vehicle color-match or anodized silver with black ABS end caps. U.S. made. Booth #33105 USE INFO #405
PRINTER FOR WRAPS Mutoh America Inc., Phoenix, makes available its new ValueJet 1624-64” Eco-solvent printer. Offers print speeds up to 313 sq.-ft./hr. Produces vivid, prints. Model 1624 designed for wrap prints. Has i² Intelligent Interweaving technology for increased print speeds and virtually eliminates banding. Optional SpectroVUE VM-10 spectrophotometer provides free onboard ColorVerify process control system. Booth #12467 USE INFO #406
	JEEP JK SECURITY LID Aries Automotive, Lomita, Calif., launches its Jeep Security Cargo Lid.  Allows for secure, lockable storage area within back of Jeep. Designed to secure heavy, load-bearing weight on top. Comes with attached tie-down hooks. Works in conjunction with back door.  Allows lid to mount within both OE hard and soft tops. Constructed of solid square tubing frame and 16-gauge steel plate. Finished with black texture powder-coat. Booth #33051 USE INFO #407
WOOD BED KITS Bed Wood and Parts, Hopkinsville, Ky., presents its The RetroLiner™ bed-wood kit for pickups, SUVs, crossovers and muscle-car era El Camino and Ranchero. Requires no cutting or drilling; uses only one tool (included).  Converts any metal truck bed to wood surface without damage to the original steel. Also available, complete line of custom and restoration bed-wood kits for virtually any truck ever made. Booth #22885 USE INFO #408
	HITCH STEP Go Rhino! Products, Brea, Calif., presents its new 4” Oval Hitch Step for easy access to truck bed, SUV and roof rack. Compatible with 2” receivers. Offers additional collision protection. New 24”-length step comes with anti-rattle device. Made from high-grade aluminum alloy; available in black powder-coat with a five-year warranty, or polished stainless with a limited lifetime warranty. Booth #30013 USE INFO #409
ROCKER FLARE MOLDING Dawn Enterprises Inc., Valley View, Ohio, makes available its new accent ground effect, RFx-2, or Rocker Flare Molding. Painted to match factory color of vehicle. No-drill, self-adhering application. U.S.-made. Booth #12113 USE INFO #410
	THROTTLE BODY SPACER Volant Cool Air Intakes, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., introduces its new Vortice throttle body spacer made for improved performance in late-model cars or pickups. Comes with gasket and hardware to install in 15-20 minutes. Glass-filled nylon composite construction. Also enhances operation of any Volant Cool Air Intake System, but can be used with vehicle’s original equipment air intake. Booth #23020 USE INFO #432
CALIPER COVERS MGP Caliper Covers, Chula Vista, Calif., releases its new carbon fiber finish. Manufactured in United States. Features 6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum, TIG welds, stainless steel fastening system and finished with powder coat. This particular finish is manufactured using Hydrographic processing. Additional options include color-matched paint and custom engraving. Booth #48106. USE INFO #412
	TRUCK BED EXTENDER AMP Research, Irvine, Calif., introduces its BEDXTENDER HD, new heavy-duty truck bed extender that adds an extra 2 ft. of cargo capacity with an open tailgate. Flipped forward, with tailgate closed, it keeps tools and supplies secure. Can be used as bench. Black or silver powder-coat finish. Designed and built in United States. Three-year warranty. Booth #30019 USE INFO #433
GMC SIERRA FENDER FLARES Bushwacker, Portland, Ore., presents its, Extend-A-Fender® flares for 2007-11 GMC Sierras. Offer polished look while protecting against road debris with an additional 1.75” of front and rear tire coverage. No-drill installation. Kit includes three different bumper pieces to accommodate various bumper heights. Compatible with most aftermarket bumpers; feature OEM matte-black finish that can be painted to match or accent any Sierra paint job. Made in United States. Booth #30001 USE INFO #414
	F-150 SWAY BARS Hellwig Products, Visalia, Calif., Ford Truck offers its heavy-duty sway bars for the F-150, 2009-11, with lift kits up to 6” front and rear. Come with heavy-duty adjustable end-links for performance and handling. Booth #22521 USE INFO #415
DUAL CAST FILMS IN GLOSS COLORS 3M Commercial Graphics, St. Paul, Minn., introduces its 19 new gloss colors to Scotchprint brand Wrap Film Series 1080 line. Made of 3.5-mil dual-cast film to provide right amount of rigidity with no application tape. Pressure-activated adhesive allows repositioning and sliding until firm pressure is applied. Non-visible air release channels allow virtually bubble-free installations. Booth #12025 USE INFO #417
	ALUMINUM AIRFOIL TAILGATE Go Industries, Richardson, Texas, introduces its new OEM replacement Aluminum Airfoil Tailgates for Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Ford full-size pickups.  Deep “V” style allows for easier hitching for 5th-wheel trailers and provides rearview visibility while securing cargo. Made from 0.090-thick aluminum, sides and 4"-thick heavy-duty airfoils.  Available in black powder-coat or aluminum powder-coat finish with UV protection. Center latch handle. Design reduces wind resistance for better fuel economy; also available in a regular straight style. Booth #33065 USE INFO #418
BRAKE CONTROL Curt Mfg., Eau Claire, Wis., offers its TriFlex brake control that utilizes tri-axis motion-sensing chip. This third dimension designed for smooth, responsive stopping power. Automatically adjusts for incline/decline towing. Additionally, surface-mount construction methods for longer product life. Uses quick plug installation. Booth #30035. USE INFO #419
	ALTERNATORS FOR 1998-02 CAMAROS, FIREBIRD Tuff Stuff Performance Accessories, Cleveland, offers its 8242 alternators for 1998-02 Camaro and Firebird with LS1 engine. Available in chrome plate, polished aluminum, black powder-coat and as cast finishes. In stock 105 amp or 140 amp ratings. Heavy-duty copper coil windings, spike-resistant diodes, internal cooling fan and six-groove pulley. Booth #22986 USE INFO #431
HIGH-CAB TOPPER Century Truck Caps, Elkhart, Ind., presents its Optimus cap designed for head room, cargo capacity and security. C-clamp installation. Twin-hull hatchback door with bonded glass. Tinted rear window bonded to aluminum frame. Ergonomically designed paddle handle with locking rods. Dark-tinted glass side windows with screens. Fixed front window. Two 12V LED dome lights with rocker switch. Interior headliner (black or gray). Dupont automotive paint. Options: keyless remote, front-sliding window, folding clothes hanger, more. Booth #34099 USE INFO #444
	WRAPS, WHEEL WEIGHTS & FILMS 3M, St. Paul. Minn., offers ongoing demos for paint protection film, window tint, headlight lens restoration, automotive attachment tapes, vehicle graphics wraps, lead-free wheel weights, collision repair products, abrasives, waxes, more. Meet legendary hot rod designer and TV star Chip Foose in 3M's booth on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Booth #12025 USE INFO #437
SIDE TRACK SYSTEM FOR CARGO SLIDER UNIT Bedslide/Takit, Medford, Ore., presents its Bedslide 1000 Model with extruded aluminum side track system. Comes standard on all 1000 models with four tie-downs and removable side rails. Allows user to secure cargo and equipment to unit to ensure no shifting while driving. Removable side rail option allows the slide to adjust to needs of payload. Booth #32097 USE INFO #426
	QUARTER MOLDINGS FOR NEW CAMAROS Retro USA, Burnsville, Minn., offers its quarter moldings for new Camaros in chrome-plated, chrome and black paint. Chrome-Tech Bumpers combine TPO with chrome film that won't rust, chip or peel. Form-fitted inserts. Iconic-style trim; shark gills (quarter moldings), ice-cube trays (hood vents), and rocker moldings. Made in United States. Installs with 3M adhesives. Booth #13061 USE INFO #420
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU Extang Corp., Ann Arbor, Mich., presents its new low-profile EnCore Tonno. Hard-panel tri-fold offers access from both front and rear. Engineered rear latch locks cover at tailgate; the front panel has separate rotary latch and lock. 1"-thick Sun Strong™ panels for UV protection and thermal stability, and to resist dents and scratches. Advanced sealing system integrated with rails for weather protection. Booth #31033 USE INFO #416
	SOUND, VIBRATION INSULATION Boom Mat, a division of Design Engineering Inc. (DEI), Avon Lake, Ohio, introduces its Under Carpet Lite™, a 1/2"-thick multi-layer, lightweight, waterproof composite material designed to be flexible and easy to install for door liners, rear decks, headliners, etc. Offers maximum thermal insulation that provides less heat transfer in summer while protecting against the transfer of cold air in winter. Also effective as sound deadener that prevents the transfer of noise. Booth #20917 USE INFO #413
TURBOCHARGER BorgWarner Turbo Systems, Asheville, N.C., offers its EFR line of turbochargers. Covers have integrated CRV (compressor recirculation valve) ports and mounting. Forged aluminum and fully milled compressor wheel;  EFR line will be comprised of six billet compressor wheels from 62mm-91mm OD. All wheels will feature Extended Tip Technology to increase boost pressure and flow capabilities. Booth #21620 USE INFO #430
	TRUCK SIDE STEPS Rolling Big Power, Corona, Calif., presents its RX-3 Side Step. Cab length. For most extended full-size trucks. New mesh surround; textured black steps. Installs to existing body mounts. U.S-made. Booth #34173 USE INFO #422
COWL HOOD Coast to Coast International, Tampa, Fla., makes available its ProEFX steel cowl hood for 2004-08 Ford F150. Steel construction. Bolt to factory hardware for installation. Booth #46007 USE INFO #436
	8-MIL PPF Scorpion Protective Coatings Inc., Cloverdale, Ind., makes available its branded SPF 1000 Paint Protection Film made by Avery Dennison. Film is 8-mil ultra-clear and highly conformable. Scorpion Window Film also offers precision-cut paint protection kits for all makes and models. Booth #34088 USE INFO #425
COMPACT AIR COMPRESSOR ARB, Renton, Wash., introduces its new compact CKMTP12 twin portable air compressor designed for rapid inflation of large tires as well as high-volume air needs of most air-powered tools. Booth #33007 USE INFO #421
	CARGO SLIDING TRAYS CargoGlide, St. George, Utah, presents its two categories of cargo sliding trays for pickups, vans, SUV and work trucks: new CargoGlide1000 and CargoGlide1500HD. 70% extension, lightweight, solid construction, completely pre-assembled, smooth operation, available in all stock truck sizes. Also commercial-grade CargoGlide1000XL available in 100%-extension aluminum frame, with up to 16 bearings, pre-assembled. Custom sizes and capacities up to 2,500 lbs. Booth #31153 USE INFO #428
‘QUICK-CHANGE’ MULTIMEDIA HEADREST REPLACEMENT SYSTEM Rosen Entertainment Systems, Corona, Calif., offers its AV7900 “Quick Change” headrest entertainment system in six configurations: dual-DVD; single-DVD with iPod™/iPhone™ dock; single-DVD with monitor; dual-iPod™/iPhone™ docks; single-iPod™/iPhone™ dock with monitor; and dual-monitors; Monitors are 7". Each headrest includes 50 built-in video games with wireless controller, all-channel FM transmitter; iPod™/iPhone™ dock includes ports for USB and micro SD. Hi-Def and digital LCD displays, DVD mechanisms and the multimedia option are independent of each other. Booth #11313 USE INFO #445
	BILLET ALUMINUM ACCESSORIES FOR C6 CORVETTES Defenderworx, Anaheim, Calif., launches its interior and exterior billet aluminum accessories designed to fit C6 Corvettes. Available in chrome, black or two-tone finishes. Officially licensed by General Motors; backed by a four-year/36,000-mile warranty. Lineup includes license plate frames (shown), fuel doors, door sills, interior trim pieces, more. Also, billet aluminum interior and exterior accessories for Camaro, Mustang, Hummer, Land Rover. Booth #12711 USE INFO #435
BUMPER, GRILLE GUARD Warrior Products, Durham, Ore., offers its black powder-coated steel front bumpers with rounded underside for greater entry and exit clearance. Also, brush guard formed from 1-1/2"-round steel tubing; can accommodate optional light bracket. Later models come with or without built-in winch mounts and/or D-rings. Booth #34091 USE INFO #438
	FLOOR LINERS Husky Liners, Winfield, Kan., introduces its latest custom floor protection, X-act Contour® series floor liners. Flexible, soft feel with factory-finish look. Protects vehicle carpet from snow, water, spills, etc. Designed to fit contours of front and second seat floorboards. Made in the United States. Lifetime guarantee. Booth #30029 USE INFO #434
TOOLBOX Truck Covers USA, San Diego, presents its American Work Cover Jr. toolbox that is able to replace the American Roll Cover canister lid to provide a toolbox without any loss of bed space.  Product features include: heavy-duty metal construction, OEM-grade locking mechanisms, gas shock opening. Booth #35149 USE INFO #441
	WRAP FILM Avery Dennison Graphics, Mentor, Ohio, makes available its Avery Supreme Wrapping Film, a new opaque-film product line available in 33 colors that provides look similar to paint for vehicles and trucks. Product line available in variety of finishes and textures, such as gloss, matte and metallic. Booth #12635 USE INFO #442