Spies Hecker is launching a new training course for 2017 specially tailored to the new finishes recently introduced by Peugeot and Citroën which are growing in popularity with motorists but can be problematic for refinishers.

Kevin Welling, Training Academy Manager for Axalta Coating Systems says, “The surface of these finishes, when touched, has a distinctive feel combined with a semi-matt gloss. The noticeably coarse paintwork changes appearance depending on the angle of light and the viewpoint, making a seamless repair quite tricky. Due to the increase in popularity of this, we felt it was important to create a training course dedicated to these repairs. This will fit in well with the other colour-based courses Spies Hecker runs at the Training Academy.”

The new PSA Textured Matt Training course will take refinishers through each stage of the repair and will include: Finding the correct colour formula, Getting the right volume ratio for mixing the Permasolid HS Clear Coat 8034  with the Percotop CS 222 Structure Additive, Surface preparation which is particularly important for these special effect paints, Application techniques and drying.

Kevin added, “Refinishers who complete the new course should return to their bodyshops feeling confident about tackling these special finishes. And bodyshops that offer these specialised repairs can potentially attract new clients.”

The other courses on offer throughout 2017 at the Training Academy in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, are:

• Advanced Permahyd 2809 Basecoat training
• ColorDialog Delta-Scan Spectrophotometer training
• ColorDialog Training
• Colour College
• IMI Assessments/pre-assessment, Accreditation/re-accreditation
• IMI Cosmetic Repair Technician
• Permahyd Colour College training
• Permahyd Hi-TEC Performance System training
• Speed Repair trainin
• Three Stage Paint System training

Full details about all the courses and the dates they are running can be found in the Spies Hecker webshop - www.spiesheckerwebshop.co.uk  - where places can also be booked.