Paint primer / Anti-gravel Spies Hecker

Spies Hecker: the professional paint primer brand

Spies Hecker is a well-known brand both in France and internationally. Although it specialises in car paint, Spies Hecker offers many other car repair products such as bodywork paint primers. Spies Hecker distributes its primers and bodywork products in over 75 countries.
Spies Hecker was founded in Cologne, Germany. In fact, Spies Hecker is one hundred years old: the company has been in existence for over 135 years. Carross is proud to offer Spies Hecker to its bodybuilders for the quality of its products. Spies Hecker is one of the world's leading manufacturers of body paint primers, offering systems that make life easier for anyone who wants to apply easy-to-use, versatile body primers that can be adapted to a wide variety of situations.

History of the Spies Hecker brand:

With over 130 years of history, Spies Hecker has a solid presence in the industry. Since its creation in Germany, the brand has evolved to remain at the forefront of the latest technological advances.

Spies Hecker product range:

Spies Hecker offers an extensive range of paint systems, covering all aspects of car bodywork. From base paints and Clearcoats to primers and touch-up products, the brand offers complete solutions for bodywork professionals.

Technology from Spies Hecker

Spies Hecker stands out for its commitment to innovation. Continuous investment in research and development enables the brand to introduce cutting-edge products, ensuring high-quality performance.

Spies Hecker expertise:

Renowned for its expertise in colour matching, Spies Hecker offers a wide range of tints and finishes. This ability to accurately reproduce original vehicle manufacturer colours is a major asset for bodywork professionals.

Product application

Spies Hecker products are appreciated for their ease of application. The formulations are designed for consistent application, ensuring optimum adhesion and high-quality paint results. As a brand of the Axalta Group, Spies Hecker enjoys a global presence. This international reach enables the brand to respond effectively to the needs of bodywork professionals around the world.

In short, Spies Hecker is an essential reference in the automotive paint industry, offering innovative solutions, colour expertise, ease of use and first-rate technical support. The brand continues to be the preferred choice for those seeking exceptional results in their automotive paint projects.

Quality of Spies Hecker Paint Primers :

The quality of Spies Hecker brand paint primers is widely recognised in the automotive bodywork industry. Spies Hecker, as part of the Axalta Coating Systems group, focuses on innovation and performance to meet the high demands of paint professionals. Here are a few aspects that highlight the quality of Spies Hecker paint primers:

Adhesion to surfaces :

Spies Hecker paint primers are formulated to ensure optimum adhesion between the surface to be treated and the finishing paint. This property guarantees the stability and durability of the paint coat.

Effectiveness of paint primers :

Some of the brand's primers offer effective filling properties, enabling surface imperfections to be masked. This helps to achieve a smooth, uniform finish, even on surfaces with minor defects.

Compatibility with paint products :

Spies Hecker primers are generally designed to be fully compatible with other products in the range, including base paints and Clearcoats. This consistency ensures a smooth transition between the different stages of the Paint process.

Ease of application:

The formulation of Spies Hecker primers is often designed for easy application, making the work of bodywork professionals easier. This promotes consistent application, contributing to high quality results.

Paint primer resistance :

Spies Hecker quality primers offer long-lasting protection against corrosion and other environmental elements. This durability is essential to maintain the integrity of the paint over the long term.

Fast drying:

Some Spies Hecker Paint primers are formulated for fast drying, allowing professionals to maximise efficiency and reduce waiting times between stages of the painting process. The Spies Hecker range of primers often offers solutions for different substrates such as metals, plastics and other materials used in the automotive industry.

In conclusion, the quality of Spies Hecker paint primers is based on years of experience, continuous research and an in-depth understanding of the needs of bodywork professionals. These primers are designed to perform exceptionally well, making it easy to achieve high quality automotive paint jobs.

Focus on the Spies Hecker brand of paint primers:

Spies Hecker is renowned for constantly working on its product range, in order to offer the very best bodywork products to anyone who wants to restore their bodywork to its former glory. Here's a summary of some of the products you'll find in our online shop.

Carross Permasolid High Solid Vario Primer Surfacer 5340

Permasolid High Solid Vario Primer Surfacer 5340 is a universal, versatile and economical primer for passenger car repairs. It offers a number of advantages:
- it can be applied directly to bare metal, but also to all plastic materials common to various passenger vehicles.
- This primer can be used wet-on-wet and is easy to sand.
- The primer can be overcoated with all waterborne and conventional wet-on-wet Matt basecoats.
- This bodywork primer dries quickly using infrared.
- This primer is also perfect for use with a spray gun.
- Permasolid High Solid Vario Primer Surfacer 5340 is available in light grey and black.

Permasolid High Solid Performance Surfacer 5320 Body Paint Primer

Permasolid High Solid Performance Surfacer 5320 is a high-quality 2-component High Solid sanding primer based on acrylic resins. It has a number of features:
- It has excellent vertical stability
- It dries quickly (in 2 - 3 hours at 20°)
- It sands well
- High filling power
- This primer has been approved by several car manufacturers

Permasolid Paint Primer High Solid Express 5250

Permasolid Primer High Solid Express 5250 is a 2-component High Solid sanding primer. It has a reputation for high quality. This primer complies with VOC legislation as it has a VOC content of less than 540 g/l.
- This primer has very good application properties, especially when applied with HVLP spray guns.
- This primer has good gloss and Reliable vertical stability.
- It dries quickly: it is sanding dry in no more than 2 hours in air.
- This primer is particularly suitable for Spot-repairs on car or motorbike bodywork.

Permacron Plastic Paint Primer 3300B :

Permacron 3300B Paint Primer from Spies Hecker is a primer designed for plastic surfaces on cars and motorbikes. This professional primer can be used as a wet-on-wet primer, and is known for providing excellent adhesion of the finish to the bodywork surface. This primer is available in white or black and is packaged in 1l pots.

When applying Paint primer for plastic, we recommend applying two coats, a light coat followed by a "normal" coat.The Nozzle setting should be 1.3-1.4mm and the spray pressure between 2 and 2.5 bar maximum. Your bodywork surface will be completely dry after waiting 20 minutes.

Washprimer 4075 from Spies Hecker:

Washprimer from Spies Hecker is an ideal bodywork paint primer for touching up or repairing your car or motorbike. This primer offers many advantages to the professional. Its properties make it more resistant to corrosion. This washprimer is suitable for all metal surfaces on your bodywork. Extremely easy to apply, it guarantees superb results as soon as it is applied to your car or motorbike.

Priomat 1K 4085 Spies Hecker Paint Primer:

Priomat 1K Body Primer is a one-component primer with no zinc Chromate free. This paint primer complies with legislation on VOC emissions. This professional primer is very easy to apply and is available in light or dark grey. Priomat 4085 from Spies Hecker provides excellent protection against corrosion. It can be applied to a wide range of substrates, including steel, original or old paintwork, and cleaned and sanded Galvanized steel.

Permasolid SpectroFlex 5407 additive:

Additive Permasolid 5407 is an additive for bodywork paint primers from the same range. This Additive, packaged in a 1l pot, protects interior surfaces that are not covered with a protective Clearcoat. It also provides excellent resistance to various oily and petrol residues. Thanks to its packaging, this Additive is easy to handle and dose, helping to increase the productivity of bodybuilders in their workshops.

Permasolid High Solid 5500 :

Permasolid High Solid Speed 5500 is a 2K primer that is very easy to use and apply. You can apply up to 4 coats without removing the solvent after matting the 1st coat.

This Permasolid professional primer saves you a lot of time and can be sanded after 20 minutes in the open air.

It gives a beautiful shine as soon as the first coat of Permasolid Speed 5500 is applied.

Permasolid Wet-on-Wet Paint Primer :

This Permasolid 5550B primer is a wet-on-wet primer that improves flow and provides a beautiful gloss finish as soon as it is applied to your surface. Several colours are available on the Carross website: white, grey or black.

Application is very quick, 1 to 2 coats may be enough. For spray pressure, we recommend a setting of 1.5-1.8 bars. The Thinner Mixing ratio should not exceed 10%.

Frequently asked questions about using Spies Hecker paint primers:

The use of Spies Hecker paint primers naturally raises questions among users, whether they are seasoned car bodywork professionals or amateurs wishing to obtain impeccable results. Here is a summary of the most frequently asked questions, with informative answers to guide users in their use of Spies Hecker paint primers:

1. How do I choose the right Spies Hecker paint primer for my specific project?

The selection depends on the material of the surface to be treated. Spies Hecker offers paint primers adapted to different substrates such as metals and plastics. Consult the manufacturer's recommendations to choose the appropriate product.

2. Do I need to sand the Spies Hecker paint primer before applying the final paint?

The need for sanding depends on the type of primer used. Some Spies Hecker primers are designed for a ready-to-paint finish, while others may require light sanding to ensure a smooth surface.

3. Does the tint of the Spies Hecker paint primer affect the final colour of the paint?

In general, Spies Hecker paint primers are formulated to minimise their influence on the final colour. However, some professionals prefer tinted primers to facilitate colour matching.

4. How can I maximise the effectiveness of Spies Hecker Paint Primer to ensure optimum adhesion?

The key is thorough surface preparation. Make sure the surface is clean, dry and free of contaminants. Follow the manufacturer's application instructions to ensure correct use.

5. Are there Spies Hecker paint primers specifically for plastic surfaces?

Yes, Spies Hecker offers paint primers specifically formulated to adhere effectively to plastic surfaces, providing a solid base for painting.

6. How do I choose the right Spies Hecker paint primer shade to match the paint finish?

Spies Hecker offers a wide range of paint primers that coordinate with base paints, simplifying the colour matching process. Choose a shade that is compatible with the final paint.

7. Are Spies Hecker paint primers compatible with other brands of car paint?

Ideally, Spies Hecker paint primers should be used with other Spies Hecker products to ensure maximum compatibility and optimum results.

In conclusion, frequently asked questions about Spies Hecker paint primers relate to proper selection, surface preparation, colour matching, and compatibility with other products. By following the manufacturer's recommendations, users can fully exploit the benefits of Spies Hecker paint primers to achieve outstanding automotive paint results.

Other paint primer brands selected by Carross

Carross is not just about Spies Hecker, despite the quality of its products. Here are all the other brands that Carross carries if you want to find new body paint primers: Carross, Mobihel,4CR, De Beer, Cromax, Glasurit, Ixell, Lechler, Lesonal, MaxMeyer, Nexa Autocolor, PPG, RM, Sikkens, or Standox. And if you want to see all the brands of bodywork paint primer, you'll find all the brands offered by Carross at this address. All our references are often used and recognised by bodybuilders for their performance and cost-effectiveness. And if you don't know which model to choose from our hundreds of paint primer references, our Carross sales department is there to help you by telephone on 01 60 27 20 19 or by e-mail.

Other Car Paint products

If you want to prepare your bodywork with degreasers, putties or Anti-gravel, Carross has everything you need. We also offer products to finish off your car or motorbike with, such as Clearcoats. Finally, we have many other products to make your bodywork shine, such as spray paint, degreasers, thinners and hardeners.