The 2015 Matrix “Award Winning Finishes” Calendar Contest was yet another big success. Matrix customers across the country were invited to participate in the 8th annual contest with the opportunity of being featured as one of twelve finalists. Thanks to everyone who entered and who gave our judges an enjoyable and challenging job. Similar to years past, many of the vehicles were designed and painted by restoration, custom, and body shop painters nationwide.
The 2015 Calendar Winners include 1st Place Winner, Dan “Boots” Longenette from Dublin, OH for his 1957 Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan Pro Street, 2nd Place Winner, Keith Kibbons from Bourbonnnais, IL for his 1997 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic and 3rd Place Winner, Perry Morgan from Fort Wayne, IN for his 2013 Ford Mustang GT-500.
Also winning spots in the calendar were: Matt Bowes from Waterford, MI for the 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide, Hobb’s Auto Body from Shasta Lake, CA for the 1957 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup, Patty’s Rod Shop from Hanceville, AL for the 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS, Chris Weber from Cleveland, NC for the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, Mike Zimmerman from Dumont, CO for the 2006 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe, Donald Payton from Salinas, CA for the 1970 Dodge Hemi Challenger Convertible and 1970 Dodge TA Challenger, Shawn and Cheyenne Ciotti from Canyon Lake, TX for the 1963 Chevrolet C-10, Jimmy Johnson from Sparks, NV for the 1958 Volkswagon Bus, and Sly Szucsko from Lake Havasu City, AZ for the 1950 Cadillac Convertible Series 62.
Honorable Mentions were awarded to Nick Haley – Spring Branch, TX, Aaron Miller – Melbourne, FL, Rick and Donna Pittman – Lake City, FL, Tim Haase – Houston, TX, Craig Wood – Spring Branch, TX, and Mark Stoecker – Melbourne, FL.
“We want to thank everyone who entered our contest as we received many outstanding entries,” stated Kelly Mack, marketing communications. “This year each of the top 12 winners will receive a box of calendars and a customized Matrix “Award Winning Finishes” jacket. We thank everyone for their creative approach and technical skill, which made this year’s competition an exciting one.”
All featured 2015 “Award Winning Finishes” calendar winners may be viewed online at http://www.matrixsystem.com/gallery.php.
About Quest
Quest Specialty Chemicals operates three complementary divisions: Quest Automotive, Quest Industrial and Quest Construction. Each division manufactures and markets some of the leading brands in the automotive aftermarket, industrial, transportation and construction industries. Quest brands include automotive coatings made by Matrix Automotive Finishes, Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes and U.S. Chemical & Plastics; industrial coatings from Raabe, Patriot Paint, Zolatone and Z-line; and construction and transportation coatings manufactured by United Coatings, HydroStop and StreetBond.
Quest Specialty Chemicals is the 12th largest coatings company in the United States and one of the largest privately held coatings companies in the world. Manufacturing and warehousing facilities are in Menomonee Falls, Wisc., Walled Lake, Mich., Massillon, Ohio, Phoenix, Ariz., and Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. The corporate headquarters are in Charleston, S.C.
For more information about Quest Specialty Chemicals, visit www.Quest-SC.com.
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