Daniel Backman
Madison Heights
Summary
Accomplished Show Vehicle Painter with extensive experience at General Motors, specializing in panel alignment and show-quality surfacing. Expert in color tinting and multi-stage paint applications, I excel in delivering flawless finishes. Proven ability to maintain high standards under pressure, ensuring vehicles shine at prestigious auto shows.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Show Vehicle Operation. Show Car Painter
General Motors
09.2016 - Current
Panel alignment and surfacing.
Color tinting and matching.
Paint application including multi-stage colors (candies, pearls, ect).
Work with both solvent and water based base coats.
Clear coat application.
Color sanding and polishing for a flat show finish.
Show Vehicle Painter
Penske Vehicle Services
08.1991 - 09.2016
Paint and maintain show vehicles for Stellantis.
Travel to auto shows and set up and maintain vehicles during the show.
Painted and maintained Stellantis concept vehicles.
Education
Auto Body Paint And Repair
Oakland Technical Center.
Royal Oak, MI06-1991
High School Diploma -
Lamphere High School
Madison Heights, MI06-1991
Skills
- Panel alignment
- Show quality surfacing and prepping
- Color tinting and matching
- Paint application including multistage base coat
- I have experience with both solvent and waterborne paint systems
- Flat sanding and polishing for a show vehicle finish
Certification
PPG certified.
Timeline
Global Show Vehicle Operation. Show Car Painter
General Motors
09.2016 - Current
Show Vehicle Painter
Penske Vehicle Services
08.1991 - 09.2016
Auto Body Paint And Repair
Oakland Technical Center.
High School Diploma -
Lamphere High School