Refinish paint brand Standox says it is setting new standards for fast and energy-efficient car refinishing with its innovative Xtreme System.

The Standox Xtreme System allows bodyshops to produce high quality finishes in less time and at a reduced cost in terms of material consumption and reduced energy usage. Kevin Welling, Training Academy Manager for Axalta, the company behind the Standox brand, explains how professional bodyshops can reliably get the most out of the high performance range.

He says one of the keys is to use the Xtreme products together. This means U3000 Express Prep Wipes, the Standocryl VOC Xtreme Filler U7600, the VOC Xtreme Wet-on-Wet Filler U7650 and the Standocryl VOC Xtreme Clear K9580, which have been formulated to complement each other. The rapid drying of the individual products allows a new part to be refinished in just 36 minutes.

Kevin also explains that when using some Xtreme products, the workflow is different, so refinishers should ensure they refer to the Technical Data Sheets before they start application. For example, the Standox U3000 Express Prep Wipes are not used for cleaning the substrate. They ensure excellent corrosion protection of metallic substrates and good adhesion of the subsequent layers. It is also important to note that after they are used, VOC Xtreme Filler U7600 or VOC Xtreme Wet-on-Wet Filler U7650 must be applied within 15 minutes.

The outstanding advantage of the Xtreme System is that all components dry very quickly. This gives refinishers the opportunity to work flexibly, adapt their workflow and spray booth capacity while also addressing energy consumption. By eliminating the need for forced drying, bodyshops can save up to 70%on energy costs, while freeing up the spray booth for other jobs.

More detail on system use can be found in a series of training videos from Standox called Standovision, which can be found at www.youtube.com/standoxonline.