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Welcome to our digital customer magazine Colorexpert. Here you can find interesting information and extraordinary paint stories about Spies Hecker.

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Joachim Hinz

The King of drag bikes

Drag bikes are specially designed motorcycles with extreme performance, which compete head-to-head in so-called "drag races". The Briton Ian King has been one of the best drag bike riders in the world for around 30 years.

Speed-TEC: quick and economical

Using Speed-TEC products from Spies Hecker, body shops have the choice: depending on the workshop load and current requirements, they can work very fast or save energy. Now the product family gets a new member.

Chevrolet Nova Yenko Tribute

The key to the name of Björn Morhin's Chevrolet Nova is the addition "Yenko Tribute". It signifies that this rather simple-looking vintage car is, in truth, a full-grown Muscle car with an understated look

Big Shock Racing

The Big Shock Racing Team from the Czech Republic have been among the most successful participants of Dakar Rally over the last few years. Since 2009, the speedy Czech team has relied on Spies Hecker for their vehicle coatings.

The right choice

The conclusion of Evgeny Khmelev: "The clearcoat is the right choice for all repairs, whether for speed repairs or complete paint jobs. The glossy results speak for themselves." Permasolid HS Race Clearcoat 8700 can also be used with all Spies Hecker Hi-TEC Performance System and Classic System products.

Spies Hecker Permafleet Special Primer 4140

Spies Hecker brings chromate-free primer to market

In Permafleet Special Primer 4140, Spies Hecker is bringing to market a new primer that prepares utility vehicle surfaces for paint restoration. It has an extra special feature: in a departure from its predecessors, this primer is chromate free.

Top class from the very beginning

Thanks to start-up financing, Modena Car Service was able to invest in state-of-the-art technology and high-quality materials.

High Flyer from Sweden

The Blackwing is an ultralight sports plane made entirely of carbon fibre. The technical and design qualities of this aircraft are making an impression in professional circles and beyond.

Giant vacuum, minute detail

Suction excavators manufactured by RSP in Saalfeld are not just used in Germany but all over the world and in the most diverse of sectors. The versatile machines are coated with paint products from Spies Hecker.

From Cologne to the Silk Road

Spies Hecker importer Svydis has helped Toyota in Kyrgyzstan to design and equip a new repair centre. Spies Hecker products have been used there since this spring with success.

A painting overall for real fans

As stylish as a Formula 1 outfit and as practical as a professional painting overall - the Spies Hecker team has come up with something special for all spray gun-wielding Formula 1 fans: the specially designed Formula 1-style painting overall.

“Welcome!” Spies Hecker always welcomes its international guests with their country’s flag.

Global Training Skills

Since 1981, the Spies Hecker Training Centre has been the focal point for refinishing professionals all around the world. In 2007, the new Training Centre opened in Cologne. Every year, up to 4,000 visitors attend events and practical refinish seminars in Cologne.

Painting tips from professionals, for professionals

Under the title "Tips4you", Spies Hecker is now posting user videos on the web. In the videos, experts give painting tips for the use of Spies Hecker products. Top service for paint professionals – and a fight against dubious advice on the Internet.

Suitable paint systems for every application

How do you find the right paint system for your repair work? At Spies Hecker it's easy: In the automobile sector, there are five systems, and another three in the commercial vehicle sector.

Perfectly restored after a serious crash

After a major front shock, the 1970s Porsche 911 Targa was delivered to the Porsche Centrum Gelderland – and subsequently restored from scratch.

For the love of the job

There are refinishers who deeply love their profession and who put their heart and soul into their work. Spies Hecker has immortalised their most beautiful projects in the new 2018 calendar.

Brutal on the road

Is there a self-built 300-hp racing car with approval for road use? There is! And it is made in Slovakia. Its name: the Brutal S1. Its story: read about it here

More efficiency: The Phoenix colour software is also compatible with mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets. This enables the colour determination process to be completed directly on the vehicle.

Time to show your colours

The ColorDialog Phoenix, a colour measurement device from Spies Hecker, sets the bar quite high. You can find out everything it can do here – in black and white.

With high speed to pole position

Twin turbo for the workshop: in this article, we will show which product system finishers can use to get off to a flying start.

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