Finishing - November-December 2023
Inflation is still high and we seem to be paying more for everything, especially cars. The most common way for people to buy new cars in the UK is PCP finance and with deals coming to an end and new interest rates on car loans higher, will this see a decrease in new car sales. So what will this mean for the car and finishing industry in the UK? My feeling is that car buying, especially in cities and big towns, will change. People will look at alternatives such as renting cars and using apps such as Uber, instead of buying a depreciating asset. Technology might be making personal car ownership a thing of the past. But I don’t thing this means there will be fewer cars on the road, just fewer owners. This issue has the winners of the BCF Awards, plus news of a win for the BCF itself!
Inflation is still high and we seem to be paying more for everything, especially cars. The most common way for people to buy new cars in the UK is PCP finance and with deals coming to an end and new interest rates on car loans higher, will this see a decrease in new car sales. So what will this mean for the
car and finishing industry in the UK?
My feeling is that car buying, especially in cities and big towns, will change. People will look at alternatives such as renting cars and using apps such as Uber, instead of buying a depreciating asset. Technology might be making personal car ownership a thing of the past. But I don’t thing this means there will be fewer cars on the road, just fewer owners.
This issue has the winners of the BCF Awards, plus news of a win for the BCF itself!
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34 CASE STUDY<br />
Red and ready<br />
Classic Vintage Tractor Restorations,<br />
known for their exceptional<br />
craftsmanship in restoring vintage<br />
agricultural machinery, has proudly unveiled<br />
their latest masterpiece – a stunning<br />
restoration of a Red Massey Ferguson 35X<br />
Multi-Power tractor. This remarkable<br />
restoration was made possible with the help of<br />
HMG Paints', Acrythane SC601.<br />
James Cardus, the skilled artisan behind<br />
Classic Vintage Tractor Restorations along with<br />
his painter Peter, revived this classic tractor,<br />
breathing new life into an iconic piece of<br />
agricultural history. With a rich history and a<br />
passionate following, the Massey Ferguson<br />
35X tractor deserved nothing but the best in<br />
its restoration journey.<br />
“We have been using HMG Acrythane<br />
SC601 for many years now, we are extremely<br />
happy with the excellent finish it produces as<br />
standard” commented James. “Even more so<br />
our customers love the finish and happy<br />
customers are the most important thing for<br />
us.”<br />
Acrythane SC601, a product from HMG<br />
Paints, played a pivotal role in restoring the<br />
tractor to its former glory. Acrythane SC601 is<br />
a high solids 2K Acrylic cured with isocyanate<br />
hardener, known for its outstanding<br />
properties, including rapid drying and<br />
simplicity of use. The tractor's striking finish<br />
and exceptional durability were made possible<br />
thanks to this popular paint product which is<br />
ideal for the ACE (Agricultural and<br />
Construction Equipment) and Restoration<br />
market places.<br />
Not only does Acrythane SC601 provide an<br />
impeccable finish, but it also offers excellent<br />
protection against harsh weather conditions<br />
and atmospheric pollution. Its resilience<br />
ensures that the Red Massey Ferguson 35X<br />
will retain its beauty and functionality for years<br />
to come.<br />
HMG Paints takes pride in its commitment<br />
to quality, and Acrythane SC601 is no<br />
exception. Available in a wide range of sheen<br />
level and colours, including 2400 in the<br />
ColourBase Colour Box along with other Fleet,<br />
RAL & BS and Automotive shades, it<br />
empowers craftsmen like James Cardus to<br />
bring their visions to life with precision and<br />
perfection.<br />
“It’s wonderful to see our paint being used<br />
on projects like this and brilliant to see the<br />
engagement on social media about the<br />
project” added Paddy Dyson, HMG Paints<br />
Marketing Manager. “To receive over 7000<br />
likes on the teaser picture of the painted<br />
bonnet shows just how amazing this project<br />
was and passionate the restoration community<br />
is. The work James and his painter Peter have<br />
done is testament to their attention to detail<br />
and we’re delighted he chose Acrythane<br />
SC601 as his topcoat of choice.”<br />
<strong>Finishing</strong> - <strong>November</strong>/<strong>December</strong> <strong>2023</strong>
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