Spies Hecker - Global News.

New color measuring device - ColorDialog Delta-Scan

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:08:10 +0200

Forward-looking refinishers measure colors electronically. As of now, Spies Hecker is offering its new ColorDialog Delta-Scan in addition to the ColorDialog spectro. The refinisher's working environment is ...

New: ColorDialog Delta-Scan Brochure

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:07:58 +0200

Spies Hecker is offering its new ColorDialog Delta-Scan. This brochure gives an overview about the advantages of digital color and effect measuring...

Car Color Trends

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:56:41 +0200

White is in the overtaking lane, says a current study on car colors. Black, silver and grey vehicles are still popular with motorists as well. And, at the same time, the proportion of effect finishes continues to grow...

New Clear Coat 8330 for commercial vehicles provides extra protection

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:40:37 +0200

With flexible and simple application on large surfaces, new Spies Hecker Permafleet® HS Clear Coat 8330 features high vertical stability and graffiti protection....

The new Permasolid® Clear Coat Color Additives

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:58:04 +0200

There is a growing trend towards tinted clear coat. And this poses a major challenge to bodyshops repairing damaged paintwork. Car manufacturers like Alfa Romeo, Ford, Mazda, Opel, Peugeot and Renault are resorting increasingly to extravagant effects like...

New: Hi-TEC Performance System Brochure

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:21:20 +0100

This brochure gives a complete overview of the Hi-TEC Performance System.

Automotive passion in 2013 with Spies Hecker.

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 09:51:08 +0100

The new Spies Hecker Calendar "Passions 2013" presents a diversified mix of vehicles from different decades – some elegant, some laid-back and some athletic. Bodyshops from different countries opened their doors to the Cologne paint manufacturer.

NEW: Permasolid HS Performance Surfacer 5320.

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 14:17:19 +0100

Surfacer in a system.

Flexible in its application for all kinds of repairs, high-yield and tailored to innovative waterborne Permahyd® Hi-TEC Base Coat 480 – new Permasolid® HS Performance Surfacer 5320 creates a sound substrate every time.

Adapting the finish to any climate.

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:42:13 +0100

So that you achieve immaculate results even in extreme climatic conditions, Spies Hecker has developed its Permahyd® WT Additive 6052...

"A strong brand with a future"

Thu, 4 Oct 2012 10:08:56 +0100

130 years of Spies Hecker. Managers Thomas Melzer and Jochen Kleemann report on current developments in the company, the change to the new owner Carlyle and the future of vehicle refinishing.

The Spies Hecker Mixing Ratio Disc...

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 16:06:01 +0200

shows the refinisher the right mixing ratio for each product type.

New Online Mixing Ratio Discs.

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:22:52 +0200

Now online available: The new Spies Hecker Mixing Ratio Disc. All relevant mixing ratios with just one click – always up-to-date. Also for mobile devices...

New: colorexpert 2012 as eMagazine

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:28:19 +0200

Equipment, technology and craftmanship.
The refinishing business does not stand still...

More Volksrodder Photos

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 15:48:57 +0200

Some more detailed photos of the Volksrodder.
Next week presented on the German AUTOMECHANICA.

Try the skill check.

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 15:48:53 +0200

How good are your paint skills? Test yourself and find more information about the Spies Hecker Training Solutions...

Hot rod Beetle - Coloured forever.

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:54:21 +0200

A powerful engine. Chunky tyres. A chopped, low-riding body. And yet it’s still visibly a Beetle at heart. It’s an art project, and a statement on behalf of Volkswagen’s cult car...

NEW: Paint system for professionals brochure

Wed, 30 May 2012 15:54:27 +0200

The brochure gives an overview about customised product systems for all requirements.

Trend: Digital color management.

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:26:31 +0200

There’s a growing trend towards electronic color measurement. Over 3,500 refinishers worldwide have already switched to ColorDialog spectro, the digital photospectrometer. To mark the success of the 3,500 instruments on the market, Austrian airbrush artist Knud Tiroch has executed a truly eye-catching design on a ColorDialog spectro. This one-off is now being used by trainers at the Cologne Spies Hecker Center, as they have had a large hand in the ongoing development of the software. “The practical experience of our trainers and feedback from customers have enabled us to improve electronic color measurement over the years,” says Brand Manager Thomas Melzer. “We shall continue to translate this experience into improvements in digital color identification.”

Color support on the Web

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 11:38:22 +0100

Latest color fomulas for professional car refinishing.

Spies Hecker is providing a wide range of help in finding colors on the Internet. This includes current color mixing formulas for the latest car models, paint volume suggestion module plus safety and technical data sheets – all of this and more adapted to smartphones and tablet PCs...

New: Screensaver "Passion 2012"

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:41:29 +0100

12 dynamic motifs of bodyshops and their masterpieces in car refinishing make the Spies Hecker “Passion 2012” calendar. All thrilling motifs...

Revised Training Section

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:45:03 +0100

Watch out for the videos giving insight to such topics as Professional Color Management Training and Health & Safety in the Bodyshop.

Current car color trends.

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:36:22 +0100

The number of color effects and multi-stage finishes grows.

White, silver, black and grey are the world’s favourite car colors. And the number of color effects and multi-stage finishes continues to grow.

Car repairs in winter conditions

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:23:15 +0100

A cold winter’s morning, and there’s been a frost. In the workshop, the thermometer shows just 12°C. Now it’s a question of being on the alert when mixing and applying paints. Paints are affected by low temperatures – viscosity increases and the products get thicker...

Painting with system

Wed, 7 Dec 2011 12:25:14 +0100

With balanced paint products and clearly defined paint system recommendations, bodyshops can be sure of complying with repair specifications – a big advantage for warranty work and repairs conforming to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Passion 2012 - Spies Hecker's new calendar

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 09:33:37 +0100

The calendar takes us with speed and variety month for month through the year 2012. With everything from the white Ferrari F430 and the tuned Mercedes SLS Brabus to the noble Wiesmann...

New: Spies Hecker Mobile

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:07:50 +0100

Create a Spies Hecker WebApp to have quick access to:
- Latest News
- Color Finder
- Technical / Safety Data Sheets
- Training Center Locator

New: System Solutions Brochure

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:51:44 +0100

A complete overview of products and systems of Spies Hecker.

New: Screensaver "Passion 2011"

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:42:31 +0100

“Passion 2011” is an expression of true dedication to the painting profession. With twelve dynamic vehicle and bodyshop motifs, this screensaver makes energy saving even more attractive.

SEAT: Top Service People „painter“

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:45:50 +0100

Spies Hecker Training Center, Cologne: The German final in the refinishing discipline as part of the SEAT dealership competition Top Service People 2011 took place in October. The winner from this group will represent SEAT Germany in the international final in Spain in spring 2012.

Toyota approves Spies Hecker paint.

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:40:48 +0100

With immediate effect, TOYOTA Motor Europe (TME) and Spies Hecker are engaging in a relationship for the high quality car repair within the Toyota National Market and Sales Companies. Now, Spies Hecker products and services are available to all of TME’s National Market and Sales Companies (NMSC)...

NEW: colorexpert 2011 as eMagazine

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 13:24:41 +0200

The main topics are Equipment, technology and craftmanship. Read about the latest paint technologies, professional color management and business tipps. Get inspired by the customer replica of an Audi quattro S1 and take part in our international prize-draw.

Any help needed to find the right color?

info-sh@deu.spieshecker.com — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 15:08:45 +0200

Now the offer a brief guide to the Spies Hecker Internet formula search on our website.

Permahyd® Hi-TEC 480 color identification

info-sh@deu.spieshecker.com — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:55:55 +0200

Identifying colors at the screen. Spies Hecker is supporting the launch of Permahyd Hi-TEC 480 with advanced digital color management...

Permahyd® Hi-TEC 480 video and detailed information

info-sh@deu.spieshecker.com — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:50:34 +0200

Now you can also get information about the new waterborne system of Spies Hecker.

Painting in a new dimension with Permahyd® Hi-TEC 480

info-sh@deu.spieshecker.com — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:51:34 +0200

Spies Hecker’s new Permahyd Hi-TEC waterborne base coat is making vehicle refinishing easier and boosting workshop efficiency...

Color searches via smartphones

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:02:22 +0200

When searching for colors and retrieving user information and contact addresses, refinishers are kept up to date for paint repairs – anywhere, any time via their smartphone...

visit our mobile website www.spieshecker.com/mobile

Raderal Special Putty Set 2011

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:44:37 +0200

Levelling weld seams, gaps and rivets – jobs mainly performed until now with solder can now also be accomplished with Special Putty...

Matt paint repairs meet manufacturers' speciafications.

Wed, 8 Jun 2011 11:46:31 +0200

With Permasolid Matt Component MA 110 and Permasolid HS Clear Coat 8030, bodyshops can now repair matt-finished vehicles to manufacturers’ specifications. The current trend towards matt paint finishes ...

Cooperation with BMW.

Wed, 8 Jun 2011 15:04:35 +0200

Another approval for vehicle refinishes in 2011. BMW and Spies Hecker have confirmed their cooperation in the refinish sector also for the year 2011. The Spies Hecker product systems are approved for BMW dealers and bodyshops in 29 countries. The agreement also extends to comprehensive support for refinishers locally and targeted training.

Spies Hecker goes mobile.

Tue, 31 May 2011 15:05:22 +0200

Get the latest color fomula, technical- or safety datasheet and other useful information at any time with your smartphone on www.spieshecker.com/mobile. Local mobile sites will follow.

New: Company Brochure

Mon, 30 May 2011 16:07:56 +0200

System Solutions that move you forward. With individually balanced product solutions and services, Spies Hecker helps you to speed up your painting processes even further...

Permasolid® HS Clear Coat 8055 - Flexible clear coat application.

Thu, 19 May 2011 16:07:53 +0200

Repairs of minor damage, partial and full resprays – new Spies Hecker Permasolid HS Clear Coat 8055 is the all-rounder for paintwork repairs. And this makes refinishers more flexible...

New: Paint Defects Guide 2011

Tue, 3 May 2011 14:39:33 +0200

The examples and suggestions in this booklet are intended to help you prevent paint defects, identify environmental effects and produce nothing but immaculate paint finishes.

Permafleet VHS Non-Sanding Surfacer 5620

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:46:27 +0200

With its simple application and accelerated initial and hard drying, new Spies Hecker Permafleet® VHS Non-Sanding Surfacer 5620 enhances flexibility in commercial vehicle finishing.

New Importer Microsite for Slovakia

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:46:26 +0200

Please take a look at the new microsite of the Spies Hecker importer "Color Centrum Vráble" in Slovakia.

Silver Star for a fine silver

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:58:44 +0100

For the painting of rims and add-on parts, new Spies Hecker Permahyd® Silver Star Base Coat for fine metallic finishes is ideal.

Spies Hecker calendar and screensaver "Passion 2011"

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 14:39:26 +0100

Presenting vehicle refinishing to best effect, the new Spies Hecker Calendar “Passion 2011” shows dynamic pictures from selected customer car repair businesses in seven countries...

New Training Center in Poland

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:46:13 +0100

The new Spies Hecker Training Center in Poland is now open. It combines car refinish training courses, the latest equipment and advanced waterborne coatings in modern, spacious surroundings.

Colored primer - Permaflex 2K Primer Surfacer 4541 Multicolor

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:21:31 +0200

New Spies Hecker Permaflex® 2K Primer Surfacer 4541 Multicolor can be pigmented with any RAL or NCS color and thus covers reliably and saves material...

For a fast finish: Permasolid® HS Clear Coat 8650

Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:17:52 +0200

New Spies Hecker Permasolid® HS Clear Coat 8650 makes for simple application and extra-fast drying. Designed for variations in application – for everything from standard repairs to Speed Repair.

Colors Unlimited International (CUI) 10th anniversary

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:17:20 +0200

In September, bodyshop partners representing CUI in seven European countries attended a conference to celebrate the Know-how programme’s tenth anniversary...

NEW: colorexpert 2010/2011 as eMagazine

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:15:33 +0200

The colorexpert magazine informs about the latest trends and technologies in automotive refinishing. Here some topics: - Color: Matching color fast and easy. - Practice: The Spies Hecker paint system for Wiesmann - Worldwide: Paint on the wing

Mazda Motor Europe recommends Spies Hecker

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 10:14:32 +0200

Mazda Motor Europe and Spies Hecker reach agreement on cooperation in the paint repair sector. 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 ...

Liquid luxury: Permahyd® Basecoat MB 047 AMG Alubeam

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:13:52 +0200

Spies Hecker has developed Permahyd® Basecoat MB 047 AMG Alubeam silver metallic, a repair solution for Mercedes’ special Liquid Metal finish...

Global Training Center Locator

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:12:43 +0200

Spies Hecker now offers a global training center locator. Try how easy it is to find the way to the trainingcenter in your region...

New: Permafleet for commercial vehicles

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:11:05 +0200

Buses, coaches, trucks, box bodies, construction vehicles and tank trucks – commercial vehicles come in all shapes and sizes, and how the paint finish has to perform varies accordingly...

Girls’ Day with the spray gun

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:04:31 +0200

To find out about the refinishing trade, Janine Barduna took a look behind the scenes at paint manufacturer Spies Hecker in Cologne...

Ke Nako, South Africa

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:40:19 +0200

The paint partner and importer Freeworld Automotive Coatings in South Africa trained at the Spies Hecker Center in Cologne for the first time. “Ke Nako” or “It’s time” – for South Africa...

Spies Hecker repair solutions for special OEM finishes

Mon, 24 May 2010 10:39:15 +0200

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...

Prodigious putty - Raderal Special Putty 2011

Fri, 21 May 2010 10:38:28 +0200

Whatever’s involved – welds, gaps or rivets – with the new Spies Hecker Raderal Special Putty Set 2011 you can reliably apply putty to highly stressed body surfaces...

New Color Index for ancillaries

Tue, 6 Apr 2010 10:37:43 +0200

Colors and textures, and easy to use. With its new “Color Index Specials”, Spies Hecker is injecting greater speed into searches for the matching color for accent colors and car interior paintwork...

More paint for General Motors

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:36:38 +0200

New Approval...

Matt finishes: Fine without a shine

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:35:49 +0200

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...

Masterpieces 2010 - a passion for paint.

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 10:35:06 +0200

Masterpieces 2010 – this means bringing creativity and love to the bodywork and paintwork. Fascinating finishes from all over the world, ...

The clearway to the right color.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:34:03 +0200

With flexible search options and authentic color visualization on the screen, refinishers save even more time during online color formula searches. So that bodyshops can find the right color with even greater ease, Spies Hecker has transformed its Web-based color formula search at www.spieshecker.com/colorfinder ...

Volkswagen paint world in Cologne.

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:33:06 +0200

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...

Specialist for extreme conditions.

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:32:01 +0200

Spies Hecker’s new Permahyd Special Water 6002 slow ensures optimum application results even in extra-demanding climatic conditions...

Spies Hecker bodyshop support - Achieving more together.

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:30:18 +0200

The Spies Hecker Know-how programme Colors Unlimited International (CUI) supports repair companies in management, marketing and customer acquisition. Sascha Kluck, head of the customer loyalty programme, ...

Iron Force - Permaflex Iron Mica Top Coat 510

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 10:29:05 +0200

A noble metallic finish, optimal corrosion protection and a tough surface – exciting new Permaflex Iron Mica Top Coat 510 is the latest addition to Spies Hecker’s industrial coating segment...

New Importer Microsite for Slovenia

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 10:27:40 +0200

Please take a look at the new microsite for the Spies Hecker importer amikar in Slovenia. Next to CarNet Bahrain, this is the second country to use our microsite.

New Permaflex Gloss and Texture Index.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:26:46 +0200

With the new Permaflex gloss and texture swatches for industrial applications, it’s even easier to give customers optimal advice...

Efficient on trucks and vans

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:25:31 +0200

New program available...

Market Opportunities with Systems

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:24:35 +0200

What do Know-how programmes and Body and Paintshop systems offer the refinish repair shops? Spies Hecker promises targeted solutions – in marketing, management and technology....

Permafleet - balanced system for commercial vehicles

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:23:34 +0200

Busses and coaches, vans, tippers and trucks – commercial vehicles come in all shapes and sizes. Depending on the vehicle, the paint finish has to withstand severe mechanical stressing, resist chemical aggression or be non-slip or elastic. In addition, the paint has to be adaptable to various substrates such as aluminium, steel, plastic

Permaflex Acryl Plus Top Coat 575 with enhanced UV-resistance

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:22:04 +0200

Extension to the Permaflex system: Permaflex Acryl Plus Top Coat 575. Designed for the painting of industrial objects, Spies Hecker’s Permaflex Acryl Plus Top Coat 575 achieves maximum UV-resistance on many different substrates. Window systems, steel elements and plastic covers – industrial coating is ...

Chameleon car paint with Permahyd

Mon, 25 May 2009 10:19:59 +0200

Permahyd mixing colours with ChromaFlair® pigments. Iridescent effects are in trend. Spies Hecker’s new Permahyd mixing colours containing ChromaFlair pigments add to the colour and accuracy of refinished effect paintwork...

Arabian Website for Spies Hecker Importer in Bahrain

Fri, 8 May 2009 10:18:05 +0200

Spies Hecker offers a new service for emerging markets: Customized websites for importers - also in Arabian - to support their local business.

Technical Data online available

Tue, 5 May 2009 10:17:11 +0200

In our new PRODUCT SOLUTION section we offer a quick access to our Technical Data Sheets and Safety Data sheets.

Please have a look at our relaunched website!

Tue, 5 May 2009 10:16:21 +0200

It is restructured, more user friendly and with many new pictures and features.

Spies Hecker Chronicle as eBook available.

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:14:21 +0200

Spies Hecker has been giving bodyshops strong support for over 127 years. And now the exciting company history has been published.

Permafleet® for commercial vehicles

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:45:43 +0200

Spies Hecker is uniting its products for commercial vehicles under the Permafleet brand. This makes handling and application in the bodyshop easier. One name, one product system. For the repair of commercial vehicles, the paint maker Spies Hecker is uniting its product offering, now clearly structured and easily identified with a new label.

Saving energy - the right way

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:44:49 +0200

Practical tips to reduce bodyshop costs. A bodyshop consumes a lot of energy. Spies Hecker gives refinishers practical tips to cutting energy costs. Electricity, oil and gas prices will continue to rise in ...

Spies Hecker follows the star - Mercedes-Benz approval...

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 09:42:21 +0200

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.