The application of self-adhesive film requires a high level of technical expertise, even more so when applying it to a Formula 1 single-seater. This is why the paint technicians at Alpine® approached the teams at HEXIS’ Training Centre.
The partnership between HEXIS and the BWT-Alpine F1 Team® underlines a relationship of trust which has been made concrete by the training of the racing team’s technicians in Frontignan.
HEXIS devised a customised colour to match the requirements of the Alpine® racing team. The Training Centre then hosted Alpine® technicians to train them 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.
HEXIS self-adhesive vinyl films are technically advanced and tailored to the requirements of the world of Formula 1 racing. This partnership underscores the match between HEXIS self-adhesive films and the need for innovation and technological demands of the world of motorsport.
HEXIS self-adhesive films help save weight on the Formula 1 car and have the ability to be easily swapped. The training centre offers a number of professional and qualifying training courses. These range from training in the application of self-adhesive film for signage to training in window graphics as well as BODYFENCE training. The Alpine® paint technicians were trained over several days in the application technique for full wraps.
The Alpine® technicians are expected to apply self-adhesive film to the Formula 1 single-seaters. However, this is not an easy task and the need for training was necessary for Alpine. This is why they turned to the Training Centre teams to accommodate them.
The self-adhesive film fulfils a number of functions. They can be damaged during the races, particularly due to chips of tar, gravel, and heat. Specific self-adhesive films have been chosen for them to learn their application technique for this training.
It is paramount that the self-adhesive film is applied with perfection to the single-seater. The technicians were trained with self-adhesive film from the SKINTAC range (HX190), laminated with HEXIS self-adhesive PC190S cast laminate.
The SKINTAC range is specially dedicated for full wraps and it allows an immaculate finish. The laminate used is a premium cast laminate; ideal for protecting the self-adhesive prints on a vehicle. Thus, the result on the single-seater is impressive in terms of technique. Another advantage of this category of self-adhesive vinyls is that they are compatible with all printing systems.
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