DuPont Refinish - more than just paint ...

DuPont Refinish - leading the market with more than 4,000 spectrophotometers in Europe

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:20:58 +0100

The DuPont Refinish history of achieving excellence in colour matching is down in no small part to its spectrophotometer, ChromaVision®. It was introduced in Europe over a decade ago and with over 4,000 units currently across the EMEA region alone, the DuPont Refinish digital colour measurement tool has firmly established itself as the market leader.

PS1900: the new VOC compliant transparent sealer by DuPont Refinish

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 11:20:01 +0100

DuPont Refinish introduces PS1900, a new 2-component VOC compliant transparent sealer. PS1900 is specially designed for use under the waterborne basecoats Cromax® and Cromax® Pro but can also be applied under all DuPont Refinish 2K topcoats.

CC6300 – the new VOC compliant scratch-resistant clear from DuPont Refinish

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:48:48 +0100

DuPont Refinish has launched CC6300 VOC Protect Clear, a two-component clear based on high-build resin technology, which provides exceptional scratch resistance. With CC6300 VOC Protect Clear bodyshops can achieve a long-lasting, high-gloss finish, while remaining completely VOC compliant, even though all anti-scratch clears are still classed under VOC subcategory E – special finishes.

DuPont Refinish Universal Clear 1200S: a flexible clearcoat

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:03:28 +0100

DuPont Refinish has released a new medium-solids, two-component clearcoat: Universal Clear 1200S. A multi-purpose, cost-effective clear suited to a variety of applications, 1200S is only for use in non-EU markets.

Colour trend bible released - Black dominates European vehicle colour while white and silver rule globally, according to 2011 DuPont Global Automotive Colour Popularity report

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:45:11 +0100

For almost 60 years, the DuPont Automotive Colour Popularity report has been recording the palette trends of the automotive industry worldwide. Launched in 1952, the DuPont commitment to colour trend analysis has meant its annual report is regarded as the most authoritative in the industry

DuPont Refinish chosen by Toyota Motor Europe as preferred paint supplier

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:22:08 +0100

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has approved DuPont Refinish as a preferred paint supplier effective immediately. DuPont Refinish will supply TME with its highly productive paint products as well as with training and technical support.

DuPont Refinish releases new brand video

Thu, 3 Nov 2011 16:13:45 +0100

DuPont Refinish has released a new brand video to showcase all its products and services. The specially commissioned short film, which runs for almost three and a half minutes, was shot entirely on location at the DuPont Refinish Training Centre in Mechelen, Belgium – the European HQ for the brand’s training. The video has a slick, stylish and artistic feel to it and highlights the brand’s core message and values - most notably productivity achieved through all its products and services.

DuPont Refinish is everywhere you are thanks to new mobile application

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:21:10 +0200

DuPont Refinish has launched an innovative web application for smartphones and other mobile devices to help refinishers work more quickly and productively. Refinishers can now easily access the key features of the dynamic DuPont Refinish website on their mobile device, anywhere, at any time – minimising the time spent away from a vehicle.

DuPont Refinish expands its agreement with Team Lotus

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:36:20 +0200

With a successful relationship over the last 18 months, Team Lotus has asked DuPont Refinish to increase its involvement with the team. After being the Official Technical Supplier to Team Lotus since the beginning of the 2010 season, DuPont Refinish is now also supplying its high-tech paint systems for the show cars as well as providing training to the Team Lotus in-house paintshop team.

DuPont Refinish wins three Spanish 2011 Automotive Aftermarket Quality and Service Awards

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:48:28 +0200

Spanish vehicle repair professionals have awarded DuPont Refinish top prize in the following three 2011 Automotive Aftermarket Quality and Service Awards categories: waterborne paint, high solid finishes and solvents. The awards are sponsored as usual by the Spanish trade publications Autoprofesional, Recambio Libre and Neumáticos+Accesorios.

DuPont Refinish upgrades its high productive surfacers to answer market demands

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:50:50 +0200

To answer the ever-present popularity of black and white vehicle colours, DuPont Refinish has upgraded its high productive, VOC compliant surfacers. High Productive Surfacers 1051R and 1057R – one white and one black – can be mixed in various ratios to give five additional shades of grey.

DuPont Refinish complements its existing range of undercoats for commercial vehicles and trailers

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:49:28 +0200

DuPont Refinish launches two new ranges of non-sanding surfacers : P731-P737 and P721-P727 - adding to the brand’s existing range of sanding surfacers P702 and P706.

DuPont Refinish joins forces with AZERTI, the Belgian Superleague Formula Team

Thu, 9 Jun 2011 14:48:12 +0200

DuPont Refinish Belgium has recently signed a sponsorship deal with Azerti, the Belgian Superleague Formula racing team. As the exclusive team paint supplier, DuPont Refinish has organised for the team’s cars, spare parts and two trucks to be painted with its most productive waterborne basecoat - Cromax® Pro.

RML Group and DuPont Refinish form partnership

Tue, 31 May 2011 14:47:21 +0200

DuPont Refinish has signed an agreement to become an official supplier to the RML Group, effective immediately. The contract sees DuPont Refinish supplying both products and services to RML’s official Chevrolet World Touring Car Championship and British Touring Car Championship teams in the 2011 season.

DuPont Refinish launches CC6600 Cromax® Pro Star Clear – a clear winner

Mon, 30 May 2011 14:46:19 +0200

DuPont Refinish introduces CC6600 Cromax® Pro Star Clear – the optimal clear for use over its Cromax® Pro Basecoat for any type of repair. With CC6600 Cromax® Pro Star Clear, bodyshops can achieve truly brilliant results thanks to its outstanding hold-out and gloss retention. It will also boost a bodyshop’s productivity due to its ease of application and speed of drying.

3750S and 3760S from DuPont Refinish - for ultimate productivity at any temperature

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:44:59 +0200

DuPont Refinish has extended its VOC compliant clearcoat offering with the new Ultra Productive VOC Hi-Temp Clear 3760S, which will complement the existing Ultra Productive VOC Clear 3750S.

DuPont Refinish renews partnership with Yamaha Motor Racing

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:44:06 +0200

After a highly successful season in 2010, DuPont Refinish Italy has renewed its agreement for the second year running with Yamaha Motor Racing, who is celebrating its 50th year of World Championship Grand Prix racing. The paint brand will supply the group’s Yamaha Factory Racing team with its highly-productive paint.

DuPont Refinish introduces ChromaLusion® WB special effects for Cromax® Pro Basecoat

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:42:50 +0200

DuPont Refinish has launched its range of ChromaLusion® WB special effects paint for Cromax® Pro Basecoat users. The ChromaLusion® WB colours, make vehicles appear to change colour, depending from where the light source originates, the angle from which it is viewed and the shape of the panel.

DuPont Refinish and Team Lotus look ahead to a successful season

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:07:41 +0200

With the first Formula One™ race weekend of the new season looming, the teams and their sponsors, suppliers, and partners are busy putting the final touches on their bid for the title. Team Lotus is no exception, and after a busy off-season, the plan is to break into the mid-field positions this year.