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Vehicle graphics solution put through paces by HORIBA MIRA

The system is adaptable to all shapes and sizes of vehicle and is billed as the only ‘invisible’ vehicle graphics frame system available with no bolts, rivets, screws or aluminium or plastic frame required to fix the advertising panel to the vehicle. The Spedian SuperLite has also been designed to bring reduced weight. 

During a recent test at HORIBA MIRA the Spedian SuperLite system proved that it could withstand the elements and stay intact.

The system was subjected to washing resilience, aerodynamic loading and abuse and repair simulation testing and throughout the test activities, observations were made on visible movement of the graphics including rippling bulging, and flapping, any losses in adhesive retention, any additional unzipping of adhesive tape or tearing where sheets were intentionally cut and ease of repair and post repair.

A total of five Spedian products were tested ranging from van, truck and trailer and refuse vehicle applications with the overall result that in each case there was no loss in visible adhesive retention and no rippling of graphics sheets.

Test vehicles included a Ford Transit and Mercedes Atego 7.5T Box Body LCV.

Spedian CEO Lawrence Craig commented:  “We are delighted at the results of the MIRA test.  We have invested heavily in research and development during which we conducted our own trials to ensure that we delivered a product which met the standards required by operators.

“The launch of Spedian SuperLite is one of the most ground breaking developments within the vehicle livery industry as it provides total flexibility.”

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Written by Natalie Middleton

Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.

Natalie edits all the Fleet World websites and newsletters, and loves to hear about any latest industry news.

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