Axalta recently completed training in Queensland and Victoria, in conjunction with BMW. Axalta Technical Trainers work with select bodyshops to complete BMW Refinish Training, using BMW approved, Axalta products.
The BMW Training took place over four sessions, with trainees being shown a range of products and techniques which could be used in repairs. At the end of the training, the painters were issued with a BMW Master Painter Certificate.
As part of the course, the painters completed Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum training sessions which each covered different aspects of the application process using Standox products. The first course was purely online and provided the trainees with background knowledge and an introduction to the course.
Moving onto the Silver category, trainees received an introduction to Standoblue Waterborne Base Coat and approved BMW products required for the refinishing of BMW passenger cars in a two and a half day session. After an assessment by the trainer, they moved onto the Gold level which covered advanced Standoblue application, including blending techniques with metallics, three stage colours and tinted clear coats.
Lastly, the trainees moved through to the Platinum level which showcased the latest Standox technology, including low energy products such as the Xtreme Filler, Xtreme WoW Filler, Xtreme Clear and Performance Clear.
The latest round of Platinum Training was completed in Brisbane and was well supported by three attendees.
Paul Polverino, Training Manager at Axalta Coating Systems said: “It’s encouraging to see we’ve had excellent take up of the BMW sessions. A great deal of attendees have been painting for several years and are very competent tradespeople. However, even they’ll agree that technology is moving quickly and keeping abreast of the latest processes and products like the new Standox Xtreme system is crucial if you want to remain ahead of the game.”
Further training dates have been scheduled in NSW in September.