PIN2VIN are ultra-destruct labels, laser cut with a unique code and the URL of a secure database – the Catalytic-Registry (www.cat-reg.com) – are applied to a catalytic converter and will break into pieces If an attempt is made to remove them. In addition, a fluid that etches into metal is applied to the labels so that even if they are removed, the code and URL will remain clearly readable.
A thief stealing a marked and registered catalytic converter runs a real risk of being caught if an officer of the law or a potential purchaser checks the status, by accessing the database and entering the unique code.