Axalta’s custom Peterbilt colors

Mar 30, 2015

axalta Axalta’s exclusive collection of custom colors for Peterbilt uses special-effect pigments. The line’s signature color, Legendary Red, is a premium paint designed to create a unique metallic-flake appearance with added shine and shimmer characteristics. The finishes are formulated for quality and durability with an Imron Elite topcoat and were created with Axalta’s newest tints designed to provide a dramatic effect.

Axalta Coating Systems, www.axaltacoatingsystems.com

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