
SPIES HECKER HGV paintwork
Since 1875, Spies Hecker has been known for its quality services in the field of car painting. The brand offers a wide range of products to meet the requirements of bodywork specialists. Spies Hecker truck paints are renowned for their high performance and resistance to external aggression. They give a perfect finish, whatever colour you choose.
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Introducing Spies Hecker truck paint
The Spies Hecker brand
Spies Hecker offers a wide range of products for painting HGVs and commercial vehicles. These paints are based on epoxy resin.
The brand's products are designed to meet the needs of professionals. They offer high performance and high-quality results.
The brand's products are designed to meet the needs of professionals. They offer high performance and high-quality results.
What is HGV paint?
There are several types of paint for carsdepending on the weight of the vehicle. Heavy-duty paint is designed for cars weighing more than 3.5 tonnes. It is thicker and more impact-resistant than other types of paint.
What are the advantages of HGV paint?
Spies Hecker truck paint is specially designed for heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses. It has many advantages over other types of paint:
- Resistant: heavy-duty paint is thicker. As a result, it is highly resistant to heat, cold, UV, shocks and scratches.
- Adaptable: heavy-duty paint is perfectly suited to the tough conditions to which heavy vehicles are subjected.
- High-performance: heavyweight paint ensures good coverage and a good finish. It does not discolour quickly.
- Effective: it is easy to apply, making work quicker and easier.
- Cleanable: HGV paint is easier to clean than other types of paint.
Tips and tricks to prepare for the painting stage
Step 1: Finding time and buying supplies
Time must be set aside for this project. A painting job can take several days, so it's important to be in the right place. Once you've secured your painting location and set aside time to do the job, you're ready to gather your materials.
We offer a wide range of truck paints in our catalogue.
You can also buy a hoover, if possible. But it will help keep the air free of debris.
We offer a wide range of truck paints in our catalogue.
You can also buy a hoover, if possible. But it will help keep the air free of debris.
Stage 2: Workplace and schedule
Once you've got your supplies, you need to move on to preparing the workplace. First of all, clean your work area. If you're working inside a garage, sweep the floors and make sure you have enough space to work. Obstacles along the way will only complicate the task.
If you're working outdoors, you'll need to clean the area with water to remove any dust. You shouldn't paint under a tree. Contaminants can fall onto the fresh paint and ruin the finish. Then wash the car to remove all surface pollutants such as dirt, grease and road grime.
If you're working outdoors, you'll need to clean the area with water to remove any dust. You shouldn't paint under a tree. Contaminants can fall onto the fresh paint and ruin the finish. Then wash the car to remove all surface pollutants such as dirt, grease and road grime.
Step 3: preparation
Once the workspace is clean and the Spies Hecker heavyweight paints are ready, it's time to get to work.
Start by sanding in circular movements, removing the clear coat, top coat and base coat. Then comes the painting stage.
Start by sanding in circular movements, removing the clear coat, top coat and base coat. Then comes the painting stage.
How do I apply HGV paint?
To apply HGV paint, follow the steps below:
- Prepare the surface to be painted by cleaning it. In fact, the cleaning stage is the most critical stage in the HGV painting process. You need a clean surface. Before using the product, the vehicle must be prepared by removing all residues and dirt. To make cleaning easier, we recommend using a nail varnish remover.
- Apply a coat of primer to ensure good adhesion of the paint
- Apply the paint in several coats, respecting the flash times between each coat. The product needs to be worked well, until it becomes almost invisible. Many car painters neglect this stage. However, if you don't work the product carefully, its abrasive properties are not completely reduced.
- To apply, wipe the area to be painted with a soft microfibre towel. Once the work has been checked, you can move on to the next panel.
Colorbox offers a wide range of Spies Hecker HGV paint products. Just browse the catalogue to find products to suit every need and budget.
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