STANDOX FAST CURE LOW ENERGY REFINISH DELIVERS REVOLUTIONARY PROCESS SPEED
Axalta announced the launch of its next generation patented Fast Cure Low Energy System (FCLE) clearcoat and surfacer products. FCLE technology provides exceptional refinish quality with increased productivity which results in higher profits for body shops as well as potentially reducing energy consumption during drying. Axalta delivers the FCLE System through its leading high-end refinish brand Standox – Xtreme System.
New clearcoat
The new clearcoat is easy to use as it does not require basecoat activation making application quicker and easier. It has a robust, scratch- and chemical-resistant finish with increased durability to meet OEM specifications, which provides body shops with even more opportunities to use the FCLE System, including OEM warranty repairs. The mixing ratio and application for the new clearcoat is identical to the previous FCLE System clearcoat but does not require a flexible additive for plastic parts. With short low-temperature baking and air-dry capabilities, the next generation clearcoat may further reduce body shops’ carbon footprint while contributing to higher throughput.
New surfacer
The next generation surfacer not only maintains the high-productivity and excellent performance of previous FCLE surfacers but also reduces complexity for body shops by combining sanding and non-sanding options in one product. Refinishers no longer have to choose between a sanding or a wet-on-wet product. This has the added benefit of body shops carrying less stock, which simplifies both the ordering and the application process.
“Our next generation products and our new FCLE System build on the success of their predecessors. The improved FCLE System delivers all the benefits refinishers have come to expect, and more, including saving up to 50% of gas and up to 48% on electricity because of low bake or air drying. The new FCLE System lets body shops find the perfect balance between speed and low energy consumption without compromising appearance,” says Bart De Groof, Sr. Director Marketing, Global Refinish at Axalta.
For more information about Axalta Refinish, visit their website: refinish.axalta.eu/fcle
