Spies Hecker products approved by Ford

Top quality and efficiency are all-important when repairing damaged paintwork. Only quick, efficiently performed and high-value refinishes make the grade in the long run. This is why the Ford is now extending its many years of successful cooperation with Spies Hecker.

What this means in detail is that, from now on, also the Ford dealers in over 30 countries in the regions of Eastern Europe, North Africa and in the Near and Middle East will have the choice of using Spies Hecker product systems for the repair of damaged vehicles. As a preferred partner, Spies Hecker will be supporting service workshops and dealers with practical training and individual consultations on specialized, technical and business management issues. The Ford partners will benefit particularly from personal service by Spies Hecker locally.

“We’re delighted that we can now build on our successful cooperation with Ford in Western Europe. We’re happy to take up the challenge,” stresses Spies Hecker Brand Manager Thomas Melzer. “Armed with our high-grade products and professional training, we’re convinced that we can help to optimize accident repairs on Ford vehicles.”

Solutions for Ford – at Spies Hecker this means all-round support for greater efficiency and quality.

Spies Hecker - Efficient and truck vans

Competent service and efficient products – the Permafleet product system offers painters of commercial and special-purpose vehicles cost-effective solutions for all conceivable needs. Buses, coaches, trucks, box bodies, construction vehicles and tank trucks – commercial vehicles come in all shapes and sizes, and how the paint finish has to perform varies accordingly.

Different substrates such as aluminium, steel and plastic and different applications call for special product properties: Elasticity, non-slip characteristics and resistance to wear, chemicals, climatic effects and mechanical stressing, to name but a few.“Permafleet is more than just a paint system,” says Arno Steyns, Spies Hecker commercial vehicle specialist. “In addition to the balanced paints designed optimally for large surfaces, we support our customers with technical solutions, practical working aids and an extensive range of accessories.”

Technical data sheets and system posters give a rapid guide to the purposes, mixing and application of the paint system and ensure greater process security in the workshop. Individual support.

The Permafleet products meet the highest quality standards, and can be used for anything from customized original paintwork and repairs through to multicolour finishes. They score with rapid throughput and brief vehicle immobilization and adapt flexibly to the needs of the bodyshop. Professional advice is accorded top priority.

Arno Steyns explains: “Together with the bodyshop, we devise special paint system recommendations and optimize work processes in order to boost efficiency during application. We want commercial vehicles to stay on the road. Time laid-up in the bodyshop is costly for the owner.”“The range of services is rounded off with specialized seminars and practical training.” Arno Steyns adds. This way the business is perfectly equipped for trucks and vans.Another benefit is the possibility of branching out into new lines of business.

The Permafleet commercial vehicle system is compatible with the Permaflex product system for industrial coating and permits the painting of virtually any substrate with an abundance of possible effects.