GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) brings the classic 58’ Impala from
the movie American Graffiti back to its original glamour with its
ChromaPremier® paint. The solventborne base coat is
formulated to make coverage fast, and easy with a smooth finish. Axalta,
a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, revealed the
recently restored car at its Engineered for Speed booth at SEMA 2016
aftermarket tradeshow at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Ray Evernham –
TV show host and three-time NASCAR® champion crew chief,
along with award-winning actress from the American Graffiti film,
Candy Clark, helped Axalta executives unveil the car during a press
conference.
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Axalta's Mike Carr; Painter Dan Baker; Actress Candy Clark; and TV Host Ray Evernham pose with 1958 Impala from the film, "American Graffiti," that was recently restored with Axalta's ChromaPremier paint. (Photo: Axalta)
“This project was a labor of love. I wanted that car from the moment I
saw the film as a teenage boy,” said Evernham. “As luck would have it,
not only was I able to acquire the Impala, but my long-standing
relationship with Axalta allowed me to call on the industry’s best paint
experts to evaluate the car, get recommendations and, subsequently,
restore a vehicle that was originally coated in obsolete lacquer
material. I’m amazed at Axalta’s color match ability.”
“Ultimately, this car represents our commitment to the automotive
industry,” said Mike Carr, Axalta President – North America. “We have
been serving customers for 150 years and the automotive industry since
day one. We were there to coat the first automobiles that were built
more than 90 years ago and we have continued to innovate to meet the
needs of our customers. We were pleased to bring this iconic vehicle
back to its original glory.”
Evernham also discussed the meticulous restoration process from
preparation to paint job and shared why the vehicle sparked a lifelong
passion for cars. Candy Clark, who played Debbie Dunham, discussed her
role in the movie and her affinity for the Impala. To watch a video of
the press conference and reveal, click here.
About Axalta Coating Systems – Celebrating 150 Years in the Coatings
Industry
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and
providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable
solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish
applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings
are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the
materials we coat to last longer. With 150 years of experience in the
coatings industry, the approximately 12,800 people of Axalta continue to
find ways to serve our 100,000+ customers in more than 130 countries
better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and
technology. For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com
and follow us @axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn.
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