Used by high-end auto manufacturers,...
Used by high-end auto manufacturers, PPG's Ceramiclear is a ceramic-based clear topcoat that is highly scratch resistant. Though costly, it might be an option when restoring a Pontiac that will be driven regularly and can lessen the effects of routine car washes and/or polishing
About D&R Paint and Supply
High Performance Pontiac: Can you briefly tell us about D&R Auto Paint and Supply and your relationship with PPG Industries?
Ron Stazzoni: My father and I established D&R Auto Paint and Supply in 1983, and we started the business from scratch. We built it on the foundation of customer service, and we continue to stand by that today. Most companies might only cater to large customers like collision repair shops, but our customer base includes local professional restoration shops and hobbyists who choose to refinish their vehicles at home.
Product quality from any of today's major paint manufacturers is excellent, and we've found PPG Industries to be a great company to work with and it really listens to its distributors. We sell PPG products exclusively and have since become a Platinum Distributor. With that comes stringent criteria we must meet to retain that status, but we're the only PPG distributor servicing the Omaha, Nebraska, metro area. I'm also a member of the PPG Counsel that meets with the company twice yearly.
Our mission at D&R Auto Paint and Supply is to combine PPG products with a high service level to offer our customers the best possible package and retain their loyalty. So far, it seems to have worked well for us.
PPG's Soft Touch Clear is...
PPG's Soft Touch Clear is a urethane-based topcoat that-when dry-feels soft and supple to the touch. While not necessarily an option during a concours-type restoration, such products are popular where custom finishes are applied.
Pearl powder has taken the...
Pearl powder has taken the place of metallic in most of today's paint, and while PPG offers a complete line of OEM-type pearl powders, those in its Vibrance Collection come in a multitude of colors for custom tinting.
Waterborne products require...
Waterborne products require different application and disposal techniques as well as specialized equipment. As its use becomes more widespread in California, many collision repair shops and restoration professionals have begun converting to such products. PPG offers this 26-page booklet entitled Convert with Confidence for those interested in the conversion process. Visit www.ppgrefinish.com for further details.