Standox. The Art of Refinishing.

Standox gains top environmental standard.

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:10:35 +0100

Standox GmbH has been found to conform to the Management System Standard ISO 9001:2008. This certificate confirms that Standox has an established environmental management system in all areas and is valid for research, development, manufacture and sales of Standox car refinish paint products.

Practical tip: The right light for car repairs.

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:54:18 +0100

Professional lighting is a real benefit in a car repair shop. Customers associate bright premises with reliability and expertise, while employees find it easier to work in a well-lit environment. Each area - customer reception, vehicle acceptance, preparation, the spray booth and vehicle finishing – have their own special requirements which should be met by their own lighting solution.

Standox Automotive Color Trend Analysis 2011 for Europe

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:14:29 +0100

Black looks beautiful on any –car. This neutral yet stylish shade remains the preferred color of European motorists again in 2011, accounting for 25 percent of all new cars sold. This is one result of the latest Standox automotive color trend analysis for Europe.

The new 2012 Desktop Calendar is available for download.

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:17:26 +0100

Standox, the German refinish paint manufacturer, has launched a new desktop calendar that is very useful and beautiful to look at. Users can manage appointments and dates conveniently on their PC desktop, and display the latest information on new Standox products and services whenever needed. In the background there are superb photos from the new 2012 “Timeless Beauty” Standox Car Calendar, which change automatically each month. The twelve images feature great cars, photographed in carefully chosen locations showing the charm of past times and passing years. The desktop calendar runs on Windows XP and 7, the latter allowing it to be installed as a gadget and be started directly from the desktop. The calendar is available as a free download from many national Standox websites in the local language as well as from http://www.standox.com/calendar.

Working safely in your bodyshop. New videos.

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:40:19 +0100

Work in body shops and paint shops is extremely complex. Safety at work and health protection are particularly important when handling many different tools, machines and potentially hazardous materials every day. The videos shown set out some of the most important details on safety at work, health protection and environmental protection in a clearly understandable form.

TOYOTA Motor Europe (TME) has listed Standox as a preferred coatings partner.

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:05:40 +0100

TME works closely with its National Marketing & Sales Companies (NMSCs) with a view to increasing not only technological and product excellence but also customer satisfaction. The company attaches great importance to observance of the highest quality standards, use of state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive product expertise. All listed products and processes meet TME quality requirements and are complemented by excellent technical support, practical training and comprehensive distribution focussed on customer needs.

Vintage Cars: Using old paintwork as a substrate

Tue, 8 Nov 2011 15:01:04 +0100

At vintage car meetings, you occasionally see great cars with not so great paintwork. Scratches and wrinkled paint can make the otherwise beautiful cars an visual eyesore. What is the reason? In most cases, the original coatings – usually thermoplastic – have been restored unprofessionally.

Warm-up for clearcoats - Practical tip from Stephen Naylor, Standox Training Leader International

Fri, 4 Nov 2011 15:57:22 +0100

Athletes warm up before a competition. Motorists know that engine oil becomes thicker in the winter cold. Things are not all that different with clearcoats and hardeners, which also tend to become more viscous during the cold season if not stored properly. Stephen Naylor, Standox Training Leader International, tells us how to achieve excellent refinishing results in the winter.

Win a Standox Wall Calendar 2012 here.

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:44:29 +0200

We have 10 stunning high quality Standox wall calendars to give away, showing 12 vintage cars, in a super large 63 x45 cm format. To enter the prize draw for your chance to win, simply answer the question and fill in your contact details. The deadline for entry is 15 November 2011. The winners will be notified by us via e-mail. Only one entry per person!

Making of Standox Calendar 2012 - Part 3

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:42:45 +0200

Colour Trends IAA 2011

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:30:08 +0200

Understatement is key- just colorful spots on this year´s Frankfurt International Autoshow IAA. See the latest highlights from the IAA in the Standox image gallery.

Read the Standox Calendar Stories Part 2

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 14:44:22 +0200

The shoot for the July photo took place in Las Vegas, one of the flashiest places in the world, where the neon signs of the many hotels and casinos turn night into day. The subject: a shining red Cadillac ...

BMW approves Standox for repairs – again!

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 11:46:49 +0200

The BMW Group has again recommended Standox for the repair of all its vehicles. This is a further approval for Standox from the Munich-based brand, and applies in 36 countries worldwide.

Standox image campaign wins reddot design award 2011

Thu, 1 Sep 2011 16:32:44 +0200

The current Standox image campaign, “The Art of Color”, has won the “red dot award: communication design 2011”. Organised on an annual basis since 1993, the prize is one of the most renowned and important design awards in the world.

Standox is the winner of the “Automotive Brand Contest 2011”

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 13:39:01 +0200

Standox is the winner of the “Automotive Brand Contest 2011” for its current “The Art of Color” image campaign. This year’s “Automotive Brand Contest” or abc award has just been announced by the German Design Council, in its first international brand and design contest for the automotive sector.

Read the new Interstandox magazine 71

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:08:51 +0200

New technology for greater success
Standoblue sets the standard
Commitment to Formula One
MERCEDES GP PETRONAS trusts in Standox
New effect colours
exclusivelineXL for distinctive finishes

Visit Standox at the Classic Days 2011 at Schloss Dyck, 6-7 August

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:15:29 +0200

and get the colour formulation of your classic car and a recommendation for a bodyshop near by.

A Chameleon in Python Green

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:48:15 +0200

As his final demonstration piece before qualifying as Master Craftsman in advertising signage, Carsten Schmidmeir had a very unusual idea: making a plastic chameleon that changes color just like a real one. Looking for a paint that emulates the small reptile’s ability to change colors he found “Python Green” from Standox.

Classic car repair with passion and know how.

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:36:40 +0200

Repair jobs of this kind require solid expertise and skills, not only because the owners tend to be passionate about their four-wheeled treasures. But no matter whether you have to remove a small scratch or respray a complete body part -- Standox is there to help you.

New campaign presents the “Art of Color”.

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:28:49 +0200

A new image campaign highlights Standox’ position as a manufacturer of premium-quality automotive refinishing paints. Sigurd Nehring, the man in charge of brand communication and corporate design at Wuppertal-based Standox GmbH, explains the intention and objective of the new ads.

Calendar stories 2012:

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:38:11 +0200

Why “old” and “old” are not the same.

Finding classic car colors on the web.

Wed, 8 Jun 2011 16:10:13 +0200

Standox now gives owners and lovers of classic cars the chance to find their vehicle’s original car color on the web. To make this possible, Standox has created digital versions of the color information which would have been available to bodyhops when the car was new.

How does the MERCEDES GP PETRONAS paint shop work compared to a “normal” bodyshop?

Mon, 30 May 2011 15:55:56 +0200

Standoblue. Technology that works for you.

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:05:58 +0200

This is the car paint technology that works for you. The new Standoblue basecoat blends seamlessly with the existing Standox refinishing system. Its innovative properties combine numerous benefits which are important in day-to-day refinishing work.

Color has made a dramatic comeback at the Geneva Motor Show 2011

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:53:32 +0100

A short live demonstration of our mobile website

Mon, 7 Mar 2011 09:33:37 +0100

This is a short live demonstration of our mobile website using the Opera Mini browser, which is available for a varity of mobile phones (iPhone, Black Berry, Android, Symbian, ...). Germany: http://standox.de/mobil Great Britain: http://standox.co.uk/mobile Netherlands: http://standox.nl/mobiel International: http://standox.com/mobile

New Online Classic Cars Color Documentation from Standox.

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:19:27 +0100

What if you simply want to see the original color your classic Triumph was finished in several years ago? Or if you want to find out whether the color of your Panhard is actually the original one? Or which colors used to feature on certain historical models from Mercedes-Benz? The original Standox color documentations of European automotive brands - from Auto Union through to Volvo, filed by countries - cover all colors used by those manufacturers back in the day.

Colorful trends in furniture.

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:35:10 +0100

The international furniture trade fair in Cologne shows worldwide trends in furniture and interior design. Various materials, fabrics, colors and shapes give a bird’s-eye view on what is happening in lifestyle, fashion and consumer industries. What is on show in Cologne now could well be in your home in the next year.

New Standox Desktop Wallpaper

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:27:20 +0100

The first three ads – “Blue Woman”, “Shell“ and “Two men” of the new Standox Image Campaign are available as Desktop Wallpapers now. Make your choice and personalize your desktop.

MERCEDES GP PETRONAS chooses Standox paints for Formula One.

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:25:50 +0100

The MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One Team relies on Standox when it comes to putting the finishing touches on its Formula One racing cars. The finish for the new “Silver Arrows” for the 2011 Formula One World Championship comes courtesy of the German paints manufacturer who has been appointed as “Team Supplier” by MERCEDES GP PETRONAS.

Download the free exclusivelineXL Android App

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:13:29 +0100

Take the colors with you on your Android phone. Download the free exclusivelineXL Android App, move your phone, make your personal choice and share it with your friends.

Colourful highlights at the North American International Autoshow 2011 in Detroit.

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 16:38:13 +0100

Standox presents new image campaign

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 14:50:57 +0100

exclusivelineXL - Not for everybody.

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:51:04 +0100

The exclusivelineXL from Standox is for you if you want to stand out from the majority. The exclusivelineXL lives up to its name in that it is a truly exclusive paint selection. This premium line is suitable for coating a wide variety of different objects and is not just limited to cars. An exclusive range of colors gives you the possibility to express your personal taste.

Automotive colors 2011: back to black

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:50:02 +0100

Black is clearly the favourite automotive color in Europe, accounting for 24 percent of all new cars. Second and third ranked grey and silver are a clear distance behind. This is the result of the current Standox trend report in which the Wuppertal-based paints manufacturer analyses the developments and trends for automotive colors every year.

Essen Motorshow 2010.

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:37:16 +0100

Standox features the most interesting cars, colors and trends at the Motorshow.

Standox supplies top-quality paints for top-of-the-range cars

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:57:59 +0100

If James Bond were real, he would presumably drive a car from CARAT Duchatelet, the Belgian luxury coach builder. And it would of course be refinished with paints from Standox. In a factory well hidden from the public eye, the company customises luxury models from Maybach, Rolls Royce, Mercedes AMG, Bentley and others.

All Standofleet Color Tools at a glance

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:22:07 +0100

For repairs on commercial vehicles, busses and vans, Standox offers not only a high-quality CV paint system, Standofleet, but also a set of tools refinishers need to reach the desired result quickly and precisely. Two new brochures provide information on the Standofleet tools available and how they help the color matching process.

Fighterama 2010 - a Motorcycle and Tuning show in Germany.

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:00:05 +0100

View our gallery to see our collection of unusual and extraordinary examples of color, design and technique.