An expanded supplier relationship combines protective coatings, application training and technical support for a vehicle manufacturing program with an in-house paint shop.
The first PCI News Now brings together coatings research, manufacturing investment, supplier changes and an industry recognition in a quick video update.
Watch the first PCI News Now for updates on a self-repairing waterborne coating, Evonik’s planned German site closures, Ford’s $1 billion Kentucky paint shop and PCI’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.
The automaker expects construction to begin by year-end, but key details about the coating process, application equipment and suppliers remain undisclosed.
Refinishing is about more than just making a car look new again—it’s also a matter of safety. The look is all the more important today as self-driving vehicles drive demand for radar-compliant paint.