PPG Automotive Refinish says it will make its colorful presence felt at the annual SEMA Show, Nov. 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. PPG Industries will displays an array of brilliantly painted cars, bikes and even a boat in its booth (24501) this year. 

PPG has invited the people responsible for those spectacular paint jobs – some of the custom car world’s most renowned artists – to meet and greet booth visitors. The group includes Charley Hutton (Charley Hutton’s Color Studio), Bobby Alloway (Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop), Tom and Mitch Kelly (Kelly & Son Crazy Painters) and Kenny Youngblood (Youngblood Art). These artists will be available to talk about their work, sign autographs and to discuss their preference for PPG products. PPG will also present work from some of the industry’s most talented designers and painters including several from PPG.

Also appearing will be NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski and Indy driver Juan Pablo Montoya, both from Penske Racing. Drivers from the drag racing dynasty, John Force Racing, will be on hand to talk about their adventures on America’s racetracks.

Appearances at the PPG booth are scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, Nov. 4
10-11 a.m.           Charley Hutton
Noon-1 p.m.         Kenny Youngblood
2:30-3:30 p.m.     Tom and Mitch Kelly
4-5 p.m.               John Force Racing Team

Wednesday, Nov. 5
11 a.m.-Noon      Bobby Alloway
1-2 p.m.               Charley Hutton
3-4 p.m.               Kenny Youngblood

Thursday, Nov. 6
10-11 a.m.            Bobby Alloway
Noon-12:30 p.m.  Brad Keselowski
12:30-1 p.m.         Juan Pablo Montoya
1-2 p.m.                Kenny Youngblood
3-4 p.m.                Tom and Mitch Kelly

Friday, Nov. 7
10-11 a.m.           Charley Hutton
1-2 p.m.               Tom and Mitch Kelly

“We’re very excited to be here,” said Cristina Fronzaglia-Murray, manager, marketing communications, PPG Automotive Refinish. “This is a great show and a great time. The cars and bikes are just amazing. We invite all SEMA visitors to visit the PPG booth and enjoy the colors, the cars, the celebrities and the fun.”

PPG also will be participating in collision industry education at the SEMA Show. PPG has been of the one of the highest level supporters of such education since the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) launched its Repairer Driven Education series in 2010. PPG and SCRS representatives will deliver information at key sessions:

Tuesday, Nov. 4
3-5 p.m.: “Learn to Earn: Opening the Door to Sustainable Profits” – Tony Adams, LeadersWay, and Kevin Wolfe, PPG – Location: RDE6

Friday, Nov. 7
12:30-2:30 p.m.: “Got Brand? Building an Effective Brand Strategy” – Dominic Brusco, Audrey Nass, Bruce MacKenzie and PPG – Location: RDE14