PPG Offers a Colorful Mix at SEMA Show

PPG is rolling out a rainbow of cars, trucks and motorcycles in booth 24601 at this year’s SEMA Show, Nov. 1–4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Show visitors are invited to stop by the PPG display to see the bold and spectacular results of placing industry-leading premium refinish products in the hands of some of the custom car world’s most talented builders and painters: today’s hottest ideas and trends in paint design.

More than 100,000 domestic and international industry professionals attend the annual SEMA Show. The much-anticipated event provides attendees with product demonstrations, networking opportunities, educational seminars and more, and PPG is always an enthusiastic exhibitor.

“SEMA is the industry’s big show, and we like being part of it,” said Cristina Fronzaglia-Murray, PPG manager, marketing communications. “This is where everyone gathers to see what’s new, what’s hot, where the industry is going. And every year the painters and builders amaze us with their creative and ingenious use of PPG products. The PPG booth is open to all SEMA visitors. Come see us, meet the industry’s leaders and check out some really wild wheels.”

Mix PPG products with abundantly talented builders and painters, and SEMA Show visitors have plenty to see in booth 24601. PPG will showcase an array of stunning cars, trucks and bikes, such as:

    Charley Hutton’s Ridler award winner “Olds Cool”
    Darryl Hollenbeck’s Ford, named America’s Most Beautiful Roadster
    Ryan Korek’s merlot red International pickup dubbed “Eight-Dollar Corn”
    Jerry Kjensrud’s Chevy, “Halo,” a Grand National Roadster Show award winner
    Nathan Curry’s tribute motorcycle, making its show debut
    Joe Ballard’s multi-award-winning tribute custom bike

In addition to seeing these machines, booth visitors can meet the following custom-car personalities:

    Charley Hutton, Charley Hutton’s Color Studio – Hutton’s colorful work has earned him four Ridler Awards, the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Cup Ultimate Best of Show award, several Street Rod of the Year and Custom Rod of the Year awards, an America’s Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) award and other major prizes. Hutton uses only PPG products.
    
    Bobby Alloway, Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop – A member of the National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame, Alloway builds street rods that represent absolute coolness. AMBR, Goodguys Street Rod and Street Machine of the Year, and a Ridler honor are just a few of his awards. DELTRON® coatings are Alloway’s paint preference.
    
    Tom and Mitch Kelly, Kelly & Son Crazy Painters – The Kellys are a major presence in Southern California’s cutting-edge car scene. Tom is a gifted striper and muralist; son Mitch is known for his fantastic paint designs. The Kellys choose VIBRANCE COLLECTION® custom paint finishes to create their extraordinary design schemes.
    
    Darryl Hollenbeck, Vintage Color Studio – Hollenbeck is well-known to Northern California’s custom car set. He’s painted three AMBR winners and several Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance winners, and his cars have embellished the covers of publications such as Street Rodder and Rodder’s Journal. Hollenbeck uses PPG products exclusively.
    
    Kenny Youngblood, Youngblood Art/Motorsport Gallery – Youngblood, known as “the father of modern day race car designs,” is one of drag racing’s most talented graphic artists. His gallery showcases the work of other top artists in the field as well as his own work, which also has been featured in numerous motorsport publications and on TV shows including Monster Garage.
    
    Mark Worman and Will Scott, Graveyard Carz – Worman and Scott can be seen on Graveyard Carz, a reality show on the Velocity Channel that focuses on Worman’s collision shop, Welby’s Car Care in Springfield, Oregon. Worman is the shop owner; Scott is the painter. They work primarily on Plymouth and Dodge muscle cars, and PPG is their paint of choice.
    
    Doug Dorr – Dorr is a pin-striping artist who uses 1 SHOT® products from PPG.

In addition, the racing world will be well-represented by a member of John Force Racing—drag racing’s foremost team—along with Joey Logano, NASCAR Sprint Series driver for Team Penske. There’ll be plenty of surprises, too.

All these notables will sign autographs, offer tips and talk about their PPG product preferences in PPG booth 24601. Check the following schedule for expected appearance dates and times.

Tuesday, Nov. 1
9:30–10 a.m.: John Force Racing Team
10–11 a.m.: Charley Hutton, Charley Hutton’s Color Studio
11 a.m.–Noon: Mark Worman and Will Scott, Graveyard Carz
Noon–1 p.m.: Kenny Youngblood, Youngblood Art
1:30–2 p.m.: Darryl Hollenbeck, Vintage Color Studio
2:30–3:30 p.m.: Tom and Mitch Kelly, Kelly & Son Crazy Painters

Wednesday, Nov. 2
10–10:30 a.m.: Darryl Hollenbeck, Vintage Color Studio
11 a.m.–Noon: Bobby Alloway, Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop
1–2 p.m.: Charley Hutton, Charley Hutton’s Color Studio
2–3 p.m.: Doug Dorr, Free 1 Shot Pin Striping
3–4 p.m.: Kenny Youngblood, Youngblood Art

Thursday, Nov. 3
10–11 a.m.: Kenny Youngblood, Youngblood Art
Noon–12:45 p.m.: Joey Logano, Penske Racing
1–2 p.m.: Bobby Alloway, Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop
2–3 p.m.: Doug Dorr, Free 1 Shot Pin Striping
3–4 p.m.: Tom and Mitch Kelly, Kelly & Son Crazy Painters

Friday, Nov. 4
10–11 a.m.: Tom and Mitch Kelly, Kelly & Son Crazy Painters
11 a.m.–Noon: Charley Hutton, Charley Hutton’s Color Studio
12:30–1:30 p.m.: Doug Dorr, Free 1 Shot Pin Striping

PPG also will honor Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), an organization dedicated to providing veterans and people with disabilities, and their families, with everything they need to live full and productive lives.