Something new and exciting is always on the go at Spies Hecker. Here is a selection of our latest news and published articles — for the full story, click on the headline.
Thanks to its extra-fine effect pigments, new Spies Hecker Permahyd® Silver Star Base Coat is perfect for the painting of rims and add-on parts such as mirror housings.
“Passion 2011” is an expression of true dedication to the car painting profession. With its twelve dynamic vehicle motifs, from selected customer repairshop businesses, the calendar takes us through the year. “In our choice of motifs, we’ve attached special importance to extra-innovative and extraordinary bodyshops,” explains Peter Wingen of Spies Hecker Marketing International.
The Spies Hecker product systems are approved for BMW dealers and bodyshops in 28 countries. The agreement also extends to comprehensive support for refinishers locally and targeted training.
Mazda Motor Europe (MME) and vehicle refinish manufacturer Spies Hecker will be working even more closely together in the future. This has been confirmed by a newly signed three-year cooperation agreement.
Body shop productivity isn’t just a matter of looking at the throughput or the ratio of in and output. When Spies Hecker talks about efficiency, the brand looks at all the factors that contribute to a successful business operation. This in an effort to provide solutions that raise body shops to a highly effective level, with reference to more than simply their paint processes.
Automobile manufacturers have discovered the color of the original paintwork as a selling point – a current trend that is having a growing effect on car refinishing. Because whatever the finish, be it a tinted clear coat, time-consuming 3-stage applications or a special paint with new pigments, the bodyshop needs matching product systems and repair guides for expert repairs.
There’s a trend towards matt finishes. Spies Hecker has the ideal refinish solution in the shape of its Permasolid Matt Component MA 110 additive and its special paint system recommendations.
Masterpieces 2010 — this means bringing creativity and love to the bodywork and paintwork. Fascinating finishes from all over the world, gathered together on the popular Spies Hecker Calendar.
With flexible search options and authentic color visualization on the screen, refinishers save even more time during online color formula searches at www.spieshecker.com/colorfinder
Current color trends and new painting concepts for the paint line and bodyshops: 120 plant paint line and process engineering responsibles of the Volkswagen Group with its VW, Audi, Porsche, Seat and Skoda brands came together at the Spies Hecker Center.
Precise, practical and now even handier – the improved Spies Hecker ColorDialog spectro spectrophotometer simplifies color identification for refinishers.
June 2009 - Spies Hecker, Celebrates 125 years of success with Champagne Gold.
Spies Hecker, the official supplier of automotive coatings used for touch ups on the Gautrain.
Spies Hecker continues its role as paint supplier to Daimler AG. Cornerstones of this relationship are services, global supplies, expert advice and optimal paint systems.
Efficient processes in the workshop are more important today than ever. Only a quick and high-quality finish will satisfy customers and lead to commercial success.
Automotive producer Nissan attaches great importance to the highest quality standards, innovative technology and technical expertise. - Reason enough for the car maker to resort to Spies Hecker’s advanced paint technology and latest know-how for the repair in their partner bodyshops.
May 2008 - Clear Coats To Suit All Body Shop Needs Spies Hecker introduces a new basket of products that will address the changing market needs as body shops increasingly become more specialised.
March 2008 - Spies Hecker's New HS Express Filler 5250 The High Speed Solution February 2008 saw the national launch of Spies Hecker's Permasolid HS Express Surfacer 5250, a product developed specifically to afford refinishers must faster drying times when executing speed repairs.
Jan 2008 - Mercedes-Benz Approves Spies Hecker UV System Comprising a putty, primer surfacer and clear coat, Spies Hecker's Permasolid UV System has received the global thumbs up for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the aftermarket.
October 2007- Strong Partnership Excellent solutions for bodyshops — efficient and practical. Spies Hecker identifies itself in the international refinishing sector.
August 2007 - Hyundai and Suzuki Approval news High-grade paints and a close relationship with the vehicle refinishing trade — this has been the philosophy of Spies Hecker for 125 years. The latest approval from Hyundai and Suzuki is a clear indication of this philosophy.
Spies Hecker ranks No.1 The results of the UK's Sewells Bodyshop Opinion Survey for 2007 are out and Spies Hecker UK has been ranked No. 1.
June 2007 - Spies Hecker shines with Starlight In 21st century refinishing, ultraviolet (UV) technology has set new standards in terms of drying times.
April 2007 - Racing Polo's & Spies Hecker training We take a look at Graham Donker's prestigious racing career in hisSpies Hecker painted Polo and find that training from Spies Hecker ranks with the top courses in the world!
February 2007 - Spies Hecker looks to the future This bumper double page spread looks at Spies Hecker's plans for 2007 and includes stories on UV, Permahyd and the brand's 125 year history!
December 2006 - Waterborne shift in SA Dom Watson, OE Director of Barloworld Automotive Coatings discusses the introduction of waterborne technology in the OEM and refinish industries in South Africa.
October 2006 - Permahyd Roadshow Spies Hecker ran a national roadshow from August to October 2006, to introduce refinishers around the country to our waterborne system. It provided a great opportunity to meet new customers and get reaquanted with many of our loyal users.
August 2006 - Raceway Domination We pay a visit to VDS Autobody in Roodepoort to check out Superboss, Wynand Mulder's record breaking front wheel drive, super lightweight racing Opel, Kadett.
June 2006 - Spies Hecker Greentec Greentec products, which include the Permahyd waterborne range, are environmentally friendly and VOC compliant. Products such as the 5310 Premium Fuller Surfacer, which has a high solid content fall within the Greentec stable.
April 2006 - Jaguar and Landrover Approval renewal Both Jaguar and Landrover have renewed their approval of Spies Hecker refinishing systems for a further term. Clear indication once again, of the confidence that major motor manufacturers around the world have in Spies Hecker.
February 2006 - MS Express hardeners Our MS Express hardener range which was launched late 2005, replacing 3030, 3040 & 3050, have taken off well in the SA market. Word from the market is that these products have exceeded our expectations.
