OUT NOW! TUF Issue 40 – Spring 2025


TUF Magazine Issue 40 is here – and this edition is packed with stories that showcase the passion, progress, and partnerships driving the automotive refinish industry forward.

Step inside MPSR’s high-volume Sydney bodyshop (pages 4–5) and see how the cutting-edge Axalta Irus Mix is transforming efficiency, quality, and sustainability in their operations.

Our cover story shines a spotlight on Mick’s Custom Restorations in Victoria, where grit and determination have built a thriving business from garage beginnings. A stunning Alfa Romeo restoration, finished in Cromax and unveiled at MotorEx 2025, blends heritage and precision in show-stopping style (pages 10–11).

Celebrate distributorship achievements, including Geoff Ashdown’s incredible 40 years with Park Group and Debbie Evans’ 30-year career with Wallaby Crash Supplies (pages 16 and 18).

Experience the energy of the WorldSkills National Championships, where rising stars in automotive refinishing put their skills to the test in Brisbane (pages 6–7).

This issue also highlights BumperTech’s 25-year milestone, Apex Auto Group’s solar-powered success, and the flawless finishes achieved at Amcoat Aviation in Perth.

Join us as we mark 40 editions of The Ultimate Finish – built on innovation, excellence, and the stories of our customers across Australia and New Zealand.

Read the full issue here