New Axalta Spies Hecker topcoat for commercial vehicles

The new Spies Hecker Permafleet HS Race Topcoat 690 has been developed for commercial vehicle refinishers who require a fast, high quality finish that is easy to achieve. Fabien Boschetti, Sales Vice President for Axalta Refinish in Europe, says: "We have developed Permafleet HS Race Topcoat 690 to offer our customers several benefits, including ease of application, efficient, fast drying and premium results. It is the fast, gentle and flawless topcoat for any CV application. It is ideal for companies that handle commercial vehicles or even buses, coaches, large vans and truck cabs by increasing productivity. It has been designed with efficiency and performance in mind, so it integrates seamlessly into existing workflows and helps painters achieve the right results quickly."

Topcoat system for commercial vehicle coating

Permafleet HS Race Topcoat 690 is designed as a complete and versatile topcoat system for every commercial vehicle coating requirement. As part of this new topcoat system, which utilizes existing Spies Hecker blends and hardeners, there are two special binders - Permafleet HS Race Binder 690 and Permafleet HS Race Binder 691; and two additives - Permafleet Race Additive 6160 and Permafleet Race Additive 6165 Slow. Permafleet HS Race Topcoat 690 is alternatively applied in 1.5 or 2 coats to streamline processes and reduce material consumption. It offers reliable hiding power with user-friendly application. According to the manufacturer, Permafleet HS Race Topcoat 690 also offers painters flexibility and energy efficiency with its drying alternatives ranging from forced drying to overnight drying. "With shortened oven drying or reduced temperature, energy consumption is reduced, saving money and helping to increase throughput, while achieving durable, consistent high-gloss finishes quickly and easily," says Boschetti.