Standox launches new Matt Clear System for high-quality matt finishes
Standox is proud to introduce its new Matt Clear System comprising two Standocryl products.
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2023 Training Dates Announced
We are excited for another full year of training courses. We have integrated solid management practices and industry-specific best practice to develop a series of valuable courses.
Axalta’s 2022 Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report
With the release of its 70th annual Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report, Axalta revealed the top three automotive colours of 2022: white, black, and grey. First published in 1953, Axalta’s annual colour popularity report is the automotive industry’s longest running and most comprehensive colour account.
Axalta ANZ receives ‘seal of approval’ from Mercedes-Benz Queensland
Moving to a new paint system isn’t something that shops do often – there is the usual downtime to consider, as technicians train and familiarise themselves with the new system. But for Vince Reggi and his team at MBQ, the move to Standox has been worth it.
Global Defects Tech Tips Video: Pin Holes
Have you ever noticed tiny little holes in a repair area on a body panel? These are pinholes - a paint defect that can occur due to a number of different causes. Pinholes can be a frustrating defect because they show after all the work is done. Be sure to watch the latest video from our Global Paint Defects Series to understand the cause, prevention and remedy of this defect!
Axalta’s Fast Cure Low Energy technology – helping bodyshops across Europe cope with the energy crisis
The cost of living is increasing but what is hitting homeowners and businesses alike is the soaring cost of energy. In January 2022, the Eurozone saw energy prices increase 28.6%. For bodyshop owners across the region these rising energy cost could not come at a worse time. After two years of struggling during the pandemic, energy costs are spiking with no assurance that the increases will slow.
Mercedes-Benz AG Approves Standox Until 2023
Mercedes-Benz AG has renewed its approval of Standox – one of the premium, global refinish brands of Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings. Effective 1 April 2020, Standox is once again approved for use across the Mercedes-Benz network in 11 European countries, until 31 March 2023.
VOC-Xtreme-Plus Clear K9600 from Standox speeds up repairs
Standox adds a new clear to its Xtreme System to make bodyshops even more efficient. The Standocryl VOC-Xtreme-Plus Clear K9600 excels at low drying temperatures.
Trendy car colours: development, implementation and repair
According to the "Global Automotive Color Popularity Report 2019" from the paint manufacturer Axalta, grey came out on top in Europe in 2019. But how are future trends recognised and how are they then implemented in car paints? And above all, how are those colours then repaired? Whether or not a newly developed colour makes it onto a car can depend on whether it can be properly repaired.
Axalta Releases 67th Annual Global Automotive Color Popularity Report
Axalta today released its 67th annual Global Automotive Color Popularity Report, which reveals the top three automotive colours as: white (38%), black (19%), and grey (13%). White has been the top automotive colour worldwide since 2011.