Category: Standox

Repairs on plastics can present refinishers with numerous problems. There are many different types of plastic in a variety of places on a vehicle – from the wheel arches to the bumpers and spoilers. Refinishers faced with problematic plastic repairs can turn to Standox for practical advice to get the best possible results.

Vehicles sporting matt finishes are very on-trend at the moment, but coating and repairing these surfaces can prove to be quite a challenge for even the most experienced refinisher.

For over 30 years, the limited-edition Standox calendar has presented artistic images of beautiful vehicles in unique environments. For the second time, the calendar has now won an official award: five images from the 2012 edition entitled “Timeless Beauty” have been singled out for the “PDN Photography Annual Award 2012”.

Precise colour matching is such an important part of the art of refinishing that Standox organises a colour training course for refinishers who want to learn how to get the very best results.

A new, long-term agreement has been signed between Toyota (GB) Plc and DuPont Performance Coatings (UK) Limited that will see the DuPont Refinish and Spies Hecker brands join Standox in securing approved status.

Repairs on plastics can present refinishers with numerous problems. There are many different types of plastic in a variety of places on a vehicle – from the wheel arches to the bumpers and spoilers.