PHILADELPHIA - Pinstriping, the art of applying very thin lines of paint to decorate a surface or create special graphics, is most commonly found on automobile and motorcycle bodies. Axalta Coating Systems’ fifth annual Winter Panel Jam will feature outstanding pinstriping artwork produced onsite and live by a host of renowned artists who will dazzle attendees with their creativity and original works of art. The event will take place in Long Beach, California at a new Universal Technical Institute (UTI) campus on February 1-2, 2016.

The Winter Panel Jam attracts artists who specialize in custom pattern work, airbrushed murals, gold leaf and pinstriping. The artists will use Axalta’s Cromax^® basecoats and clearcoats and Hot Hues™ candy dyes and pinstripe colors to create custom art on hoods, miniature car bodies, pedal cars, and more. Participating artists will compete to have their artwork named “best-in-show.” The winning design will be awarded the recently unveiled “We Paint Winners” Radiant Red Commemorative SATAjet^® 5000 B spray gun.

“The event brings together a group of talented artists to collaborate, learn from and teach each other, and ultimately create some fantastic artwork that Axalta will display at custom car shows across the country throughout the year," said Harry Christman, Axalta Cromax Brand Manager. “We’re happy to give these students an opportunity to connect with the industry’s best. The first few years we did this at our Pomona, California Learning and Development Center. Last year, we decided to engage the trade school community by holding the event at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College in downtown Los Angeles. This year, we chose to work with UTI to celebrate our growing relationship, help promote the school's capabilities and to expose their students to this very unique aspect of automotive paint."

The event schedule is as follows:

• Monday, February 1, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 2, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Harry Christman by e-mail at harry.j.christman@axaltacs.com or Steve Chaparro, Axalta Product Specialist, by e-mail at steven.c.chaparro@axaltacs.com.