Hydrolux™ - New water-based automotive basecoat system
HydroluxTM - New water-based automotive basecoat system by ChemSpec Cost effective, VOC compliant and compatible with Metalux 2
ChemSpec, the global paint company that is revolutionising the automotive refinish category, have announced the upcoming launch of the HydroluxTM range of waterbased toners. True to ChemSpec's philosophy of continual innovation, the range features several outstanding features that set it apart from the competition.
"By entering the waterbased category at this time, we have a distinct advantage over earlier systems. The raw material manufacturers have now developed superior products, which are featured in HydroluxTM," says Technical Director, Ralton Bentley. "Shelf life, drying time and temperature stability have all been improved over earlier waterbased systems."
The latest raw material technology has enabled a surprisingly fast drying time that will astound even the most hardened critics. Unlike most competitive products, HydroluxTM toners have an extended shelf life and are not affected by sub-zero temperatures - meaning there is no special requirement for temperature control in storage or the mixing room.
Specifically developed to address the latest environmental legislation, which has placed stringent limits on the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC's) into the atmosphere, HydroluxTM comfortably complies with all proposed standards, whilst still maintaining superior performance and durability. The HydroluxTM toners are VOC 3.5, and the clearcoat and primer are rated as VOC 2.1, and therefore comply with the strictest global legislation in force in California and parts of Europe.
ChemSpec has also announced that the new HydroluxTM toners are fully compatible with the professional Metalux 2TM range. This means that they share all of the benefits of the fantastic Easimix ProfessionalTM colour matching system, 12 000 colour chips and other colour tools. In total, HydroluxTM has the ability to match over 100 000 colours from the world's car makers.
Compatibility with existing bodyshop equipment was a key component of the brief when designing this new system. After all, nobody wants to have to invest in new equipment just to comply with new regulations. HydroluxTM is fully compatible with all of the equipment currently used with Metalux 2TM (booths, mixing machines, HVLP spray guns) and whether your job is a standard, edge to edge, or spot repair, no special techniques are required. A down-draught spray booth is recommended.
HydroluxTM therefore provides the ideal technology for the bodyshop to evolve in line with environmental legislation, with the use of the system offering a staggering 80% reduction in VOC emissions.
Special effect colours are becoming more and more common, and HydroluxTM once again excels in this regard. The special effect toners will be sold in small 500ml containers, meaning less upfront investment in your stockholding of these low-usage products.
The best news is that, like Metalux 2TM, the new HydroluxTM range will offer world-class quality at a truly remarkable price. Expect to see the HydroluxTM range in-store in the third quarter of 2007.
