HEXIS trains F1 racing team painters
HEXIS recently completed training of the BWT-Alpine F1 Team technicians in Frontignan. Alpine’s paint technicians approached the teams at the HEXIS Training Centre.
HEXIS devised a customised colour to match the requirements of the Alpine racing team. The Training Centre then hosted Alpine technicians to train in the application of HEXIS self-adhesive films.
It is a technical partnership that links the two entities – HEXIS and Alpine – in the supply of vinyl media. The HEXIS R&D laboratory is currently developing high performance self-adhesive films for the team at home in the cradle of British motor racing: Enstone.
The HEXIS self-adhesive vinyl films are tailored to the requirements of the world of Formula 1 racing. HEXIS self-adhesive films help save weight on the Formula 1 car and have the ability to be easily swapped.
The Alpine paint technicians were trained over several days in the application technique for full wraps, with self-adhesive film from the SKINTAC range (HX190), laminated with the HEXIS self-adhesive PC190S cast laminate.
The self-adhesive film fulfils a number of functions, they can be damaged during the races, particularly due to:
- Chips of tar
- Gravel
- Heat
The HEXIS team remain available to meet the future needs of the racing team.
