Functional. sporting, elegant: the new special-effect shade "Alushine" from Standox, Wuppertal, is entirelu in keeping with today's spirit. The silver-coloured waterborne metallic finish stands out above all through its surprising surface appearance: the painted body looks as if it has just emerged from a bath of aluminium - with not a trace of pigment or glitter to be seen.

Paints and materials approved by automotive manufacturers give refinishers peace of mind when carrying out repairs on cars and commercial vehicles. Such official approvals mean that both refinishers and their customers can be sure that these materials exceed the manufacturers original quality standards. Standox GmbH in Wuppertal holds approvals from leading automotive manufacturers – both worldwide and in specific countries.

As manufacturers continue to launch new cars and commercial vehicles, new colours are introduced every year. In fact, the cars on our roads are set to become more colourful again in future, with even more sophisticated effects or modern pigments. Finding the right colour for a refinish is rather like looking for a needle in a haystack. For this reason, Standox, Wuppertal, is committed to offering refinishers the right tools, comprehensive service and a programme of intensive training with its "Professional Color Tools" for all colorimetric work.