New Technologies
Waterborne, High Solids, UV and Plastic systems
The march of technology in many industries is accelerating rapidly and this is no less evident in the manufacture of motor vehicles, the components that they comprise and the paint finishes that enhance and protect them.
It is the responsibility of us all to ensure that we remain up to date with technological developments and reflect these in our business strategies and workshop practices.
Spies Hecker is up to the minute with the refinishing trends in OEM production proceses with the latest High Solids and Waterborne technologies.
Just as importantly we provide the traiing and support necessary for bodyshops to seamlessly make the transformation to these technologies and, hence, retain their competitive edge in the marketplace.
Waterborne system
What is it?
Spies Hecker waterborne technology is a high quality, cost-effective, and eco-friendly paint system comprising 70% water content, 20% solids content and 10% solvent content.
Spies Hecker Waterborne system
Permahyd - Another example of how Spies Hecker is leading the charge in environmentally senseitive paint technology. The Permahyd Waterborne range assists today's refinisher to increase profitability and make the changes required by approaching environmental legislation without compromising quality and with minimal disruption or expense.
Learn more about the Spies Hecker waterborne system, Permahyd >
High Solids system
What is it?
55-75% solvent-based systems, with high solid content ensuring very high coverage, using much less material.
Spies Hecker High Solids system
Permasolid - already generally accepted in Europe and fully tested and evaluated for Australian conditions, the Permasolid High Solids Topcoat system provides today's refinisher with future technology early enough to make the transition easy and cost effective.
This environmentally-sound paint system reduces solvent emissions to an absolute minimum while offering significant productivity improvements over medium solid technology.
Learn more about the Spies Hecker High Solid product range, Permasolid >
UV system
What is it?
A new UV product range that makes it possible to carry out speed repairs in accordance with customer demands.
Spies Hecker UV system
This perfectly integrated UV system together with UV lamp offers great advantages, including
- Very time efficient
- Higher productivity with low material consumption
- Using less energy compared with other systems
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Plastics system
This universal paint system offers an easier and relaiable method of painting all the plastic parts commonly found on the exterior of cars (types of plastics: PP, EPDM, ABS, PC, PPO, PS, PBTP, PA, GRP, PVC, R-TPU, PUR, PUR soft foam).
The Permacron® - Permasolid® Plastics System consists of a compact range of dedicated products enabling the simple repair and / or first coating of non-metallic substrates. When used in combination with the respective top coats and clear coats, VOC compliance is also assured.
