Standox. The Art of Refinishing.

Car colours – in Europe black still reigns supreme

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:30:32 GMT

Black looks beautiful on any car, and in 2011 this neutral, stylish shade remained the preferred colour of European motorists, accounting for 25 percent of all new cars sold. This is the result of the latest Standox automotive colour trend analysis for Europe.

Bringing the art of colour to the bodyshop with Standox

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:28:51 GMT

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.

Practical tips from Standox: using old paintwork as a substrate

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:47:18 GMT

A vintage car show can be a great place to see beautiful classic cars, but sometimes scratches and imperfections in the paintwork are visible on closer inspection. In most cases, this is because the original thermoplastic coating will not have been professionally restored. Thermoplastic paints were first introduced in the US in the 1940s and replaced nitrocellulose paints, which were easy to apply and dried quickly, but had to be polished thoroughly. By contrast, thermoplastic paints had a high-gloss finish immediately after drying.

Twelve images of timeless beauty

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:35:18 GMT

What resists the passage of time better than the colour and the beauty of meticulously maintained classic cars? The 2012 Standox car calendar takes its own very special approach to this idea. The twelve photos in the “Timeless Beauty” calendar contrast pristine classic cars, like the 1963 Corvette C2 Stingray and the 1956 Jaguar MK7, with the inevitable toll taken by everyday things and places. Eventually, most cars’ exteriors will deteriorate even though it is often only apparent once the colours start to fade or paint begins to crack.

Warm-up for clearcoats

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:06:10 GMT

Athletes warm up their muscles before a competition and things are not all that different with clearcoats and hardeners, which can become more viscous during the cold season if not stored properly. It is virtually impossible to achieve perfect results with cold paint materials, as defects will inevitably be formed. Stephen Naylor, head of the Standox international instructor team, explains how to achieve excellent refinishing results in cold weather.

C&S Coachworks flies the Standox flag

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:30:29 GMT

Like its paint partner Standox, C&S Coachworks in Liphook, Hampshire, has a passion for paint. For 20 years, this friendly, independent bodyshop has built a far-reaching reputation for specialist paint jobs ranging from classic cars to musical instruments. In fact, the business loves Standox paint so much it has matched its own colour scheme to the iconic Standox blue and white.

Silver gets purer with Standox

Thu, 6 Oct 2011 13:52:52 +0100

Standox has launched Standohyd Basecoat Pure Silver, a special-effect colour that is particularly suited for coating wheel rims, mirror housings and add-on parts. So-called liquid silver wheels are currently very popular and an important part of the look for stylish sports cars or specially tuned vehicles.

PAS 125 Kitemark awarded with the help of Standox

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:53:33 +0100

While Standox is first and foremost known as a premium paint manufacturer, the range of services the brand offers to bodyshops goes far beyond simply supplying paints and colour matching tools.

The definitive refinishers’ Standothek guides from Standox

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:52:00 +0100

The art of refinishing has many facets, from choosing the perfect colour match to seamlessly eliminating damage and defects, and from substrate preparation to mastering a variety of painting techniques.

Standox image campaign wins red dot award 2011

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:47:19 +0100

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 wins abc awards 2011

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:09:19 +0100

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.

Easy and reliable substrate repairs with Metal Stopper from Standox

Thu, 4 Aug 2011 15:27:49 +0100

Repairs of bare, sanded steel substrates can be difficult. After all, trouble areas like welding seams, overlapping grooves or rivets often have fine cracks that corrode quickly. In the past, leading was used to give good contact with the substrate, corrosion protection and a smooth, finished surface. Now this can be done using metal stopper from Standox. While leading with a torch could result in unintended warping and mismatched parts, metal stopper from Standox makes an easy and reliable alternative.

Is white the new black?

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:24:55 +0100

At Standox, colour is key, and unlike a few years ago when choosing a vehicle colour might have been a dull and uninspiring affair, today the array of tints and effects available is staggering. However, white – in its various tones – seems to be the increasingly popular choice thanks to the so-called “Apple-effect”. But for bodyshops, the trend does have an impact.

New Standox colour App for Exclusive XL

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:49:59 +0100

Standox will be launching a new Android smartphone App for the just-launched Standox Exclusive Line XL range of special effect colours. This great new idea brings together the growth in smartphone usage with the well-established Standox lead in colour and technology to give bodyshops a new sales opportunity.

New Standox Exclusive Line XL

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:24:24 GMT

Standox is launching a range of new, extraordinary and highly fashionable special effect colours. New Exclusive Line XL complements the company’s established Exclusive Line range which has become very popular with lovers of exclusive custom paint finishes. Apart from adding a truly unique touch to vehicles, these colours are also perfect for customising helmets, motorbikes and even smart phones – there is virtually no limit to their use.

Standox presents new image campaign

Wed, 9 Feb 2011 11:25:14 GMT

Standox GmbH has launched a new image campaign to underline its position as a manufacturer of premium automotive refinishing paints. The campaign reveals the marriage of paint and colour from a new perspective as the “Art of Colour”. The images in the ads look like paint that has been spilt accidentally or are reminiscent of picture puzzles that need a second look. When looked at more closely, the images build a bridge to the Standox philosophy and its central message: Standox is the preferred partner of professional bodyshops, which guarantees a perfect result at all times.

Automotive colours: back to black

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:06:10 GMT

Black is clearly the favourite vehicle colour 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 high technology German paints manufacturer analyses the developments and trends for automotive colours every year.

New brochure shows fast ways to the right colour

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:56:08 GMT

Colour matching and mixing are now quicker with the latest Standox technical guide. Called ”Step by step to the right colour – Standox Colour Tools” this four colour, eight page brochure gives a simple explanation of the full range of the latest Standox colour matching aids, running from proven colour boxes, posters and colour swatches to the very latest electronic systems. These include the Genius spectrophotometer, the latest Standowin software and the online Standox colour database.

The 2011 Standox Calendar and download

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:32:43 GMT

The power, grace and beauty of the latest Standox calendar are now available as a high quality wall calendar, and as a desktop download. The added advantage is that the desktop calendar combines live RSS feeds featuring the latest Standox press announcements, along with electronic note taking and handy functions such as reminders.

New Standowin suggests paint volumes

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:35:33 +0100

Standox will suggest typical paint volumes for any repair as part of the 3/2010 upgrade for its Standowin colour software. Standox is responding to requests from many users, who wanted help available through their PC for calculating the most efficient use of materials, reducing excessive paint mixes and making both financial and environmental savings.

Standox backs HSE safety concerns

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:49:05 +0100

Standox is backing the results of a new survey by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) which reveals some paint sprayers are still putting their long-term health at risk. Jodie Henly, Standox Brand Marketing Specialist added, “We feel very strongly that everyone in the industry needs to take all reasonable steps to preserve their health and we have made available a suite of tools to help bodyshops achieve this.”

Repair processes become vital

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 13:42:57 +0100

Individual repair processes for different colours, models or coat build-ups are rapidly growing in number and importance says Standox. “Only a couple of years ago it was a question of using the right colour and the right materials. Application technique was much the same for all vehicles,” reveals Jodie Henly, Standox Marketing Specialist.

New Metal Stopper for easier body repairs

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:34:26 +0100

Bare metal, iron and sheet steel need to be treated immediately to prevent corrosion. New Standox 2K Metal Stopper allows the easy preparation of substrates such as these before painting. This is especially true of areas that are especially subject to corrosion such as welded body seams and partially repaired panels, though this new material should not be applied directly to galvanised surfaces.

Standox colour downloads

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:06:24 +0100

Every week new formulations are added to the Standox online colour database. Now to make colour matching even more accurate they can be imported directly into Standowin, the popular colour search program from Standox, using the internet. This means that simple errors, such as transposed numbers, can no longer occur from misreading figures on a screen or mis-typing individual formulations.

Aston Martin approves Standox

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 09:02:30 +0100

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd has appointed Standox as one of the preferred worldwide supplier of Paint Refinish materials and services to its Body Repair Programme.

What’s in a name?

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 11:34:59 +0100

Standox has launched a new guide to the origin of vehicle colour names. These sometimes inventive names can have mysterious origins yet remain an important part of the appeal of new vehicles.

Magnificent matt online from Standox

Thu, 20 May 2010 15:29:25 +0100

Standox has overcome the problems surrounding repairs to matt or silk paint finishes with Standox 2K Special Matt additive, designed to give fast, effective and reliable results.

Standox goes mobile

Tue, 4 May 2010 16:12:13 +0100

Standox has gone mobile with a new UK website for mobile phones, smart phones and other mobile devices. As part of the brand’s move to integrate services fully with the latest technology, the mobile site contains all the features which bodyshops and distributors can currently view on the Standox.co.uk web site. The added bonus is that Standox information is now available anywhere there’s a wi-fi or 3G link. Naturally, this new feature can only be accessed on the growing number of web-enabled smart phones and equivalent devices.

Standox now on Twitter

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:12:14 +0100

You can now follow the latest Standox news and products on Twitter. By using this instant form of web communication, followers of Standox can be kept constantly up to date on events and introductions across Europe.

The World’s most popular colours

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:04:52 +0100

One in four new cars across the world is silver. That makes silver the most popular car colour in the world (25 percent), followed by black with a market share of 22 percent and white with 16 percent.

General Motors Europe in partnership with Standox

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:05:59 +0100

Agreement on cooperation in Europe General Motors Europe (GME) and Standox recently signed a cooperation agreement. This means Standox has officially received Europe-wide approval of its products for all paint repair work performed on Opel and Vauxhall branded vehicles.

Refinishing “Hot Magenta“

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 09:43:01 GMT

“Hot Magenta“ is the name of an extraordinary and popular colour developed especially for the new Ford Fiesta. This shimmering purple-blue shade features a particular freshness and brilliance, helped by a tinted clearcoat which enhances the richness of the colour.

Colour trends 2010: Black in the fast lane

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:58:11 GMT

Black is the most popular European automotive colour accounting for 27 percent of all first time registrations. Beside black, silver, grey and white, blue is the only chromatic colour among the top 5. This is revealed in the current Standox European colour trend report, which each year analyses the main vehicle colours to identify current trends and highlight changes.

Standox Colour Fantasies 2010

Tue, 5 Jan 2010 09:13:27 GMT

The “Colour Fantasies of 2010” calendar from Standox reflects the company’s unrivalled colour expertise with a collection of brilliant automotive colour fantasies. Twelve exciting images feature new and different interpretations of colour names, showing cars in unusual or strange environments. Car makers’ inventiveness in coining evocative colour names has long been a factor in turning mass-produced vehicles into fascinating objects of desire.

Faster Standox colour search

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:18:10 GMT

Standox has completely updated its internet colour search with additional features. Refinishers now benefit from much faster and easier colour searches on the web thanks to new technology. An increased number of formulations, models and search possibilities provide extra accuracy and reliability, now with the ease of digital colour swatches.

A new Brand Manager for Standox

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:15:27 GMT

Zvonimir Simunovic will take over the position of Brand Manager at Standox from December 1. He succeeds Dr. Julio Salcedas, who held this position for four years. Julio Salcedas will join DuPont Performance Coatings in Cologne as Business Quality Manager for the entire European paints business.

Download the 2010 Standox Desktop Calendar

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:50:17 GMT

Plan your schedule in style with the new Standox Desktop Calendar and enter and save your own personal appointments with this handy tool.

Standox voted No1 “thanks to distribution”

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:20:42 GMT

Standox has been voted the UK’s favourite paint brand by bodyshops in a survey carried out by the prestigious Auto Body Professionals Club (ABP Club). Members were asked to name the paint brand they rated most highly, and Standox came top, clinching the title for the second time in two years.

New Standocryl VOC 2K Clear - easy, safe and reliable

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:51:24 GMT

New Standocryl VOC 2K Clear from Standox is an all-round clearcoat applied in two spray passes. No matter whether it’s a high-quality total respray, a part panel or a MicroRepair, this new two pack clear is suitable for any task and covers a wide range of refinishing applications.