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Through the 1980s and 1990s, the company ran a television and radio ad campaign featuring the slogan "Uh oh, better get Maaco". [5] [6] With the exception of several years in the 2010s, the catchphrase is still in use today. MAACO was the sponsor of the Maaco Bowl Las Vegas from 2009–2012 at a reported $1 million a year. [7]
After selling his interest in AAMCO in 1967, he founded the anagrammed acronym MAACO autobody and paint-service franchise in 1972, of which he remained the CEO until his 2008 death. In 1982, he also founded the now defunct Sparks Tune-Up shops, which were purchased by the parent company of Meineke Mufflers and Brakes in 1987, as well as the ...
Strip linings can be added to reinforce the margins of a painting. This practice is important as the margins of a painting are often more damaged than the rest of the canvas. [2] Strip linings strengthen the edges of the canvas so that they can withstand re-stretching. Both strip lining and patching are less invasive than lining.
AAMCO Transmissions Inc. is an American transmission-repair franchise founded by Robert Morgan [1] and Anthony A. Martino (who used the first letter of each name to form the names AAMCO and later MAACO) in 1957 in Philadelphia.
Thermoplastic road marking paint, also called hot melt marking paint, is a kind of powder paint. When applied as road surface markings, a hot melt kettle is used to heat it to 200 °C (392 °F) to melt the powder, after which it is sprayed on the road surface. After cooling, the paint forms a thick polymer layer, which is wear-resistant, bright ...
A house painter and decorator is a tradesperson responsible for the painting and decorating of buildings, and is also known as a decorator, or house painter. [1] [2] The purpose of painting is to improve the appearance of a building and to protect it from damage by water, corrosion, insects and mould.
Plains hide painting is a traditional North American Plains Indian artistic practice of painting on either tanned or raw animal hides. Tipis , tipi liners, shields, parfleches , robes, clothing, drums, and winter counts could all be painted.
The 2015 Rhino Linings 350 was the 18th stock car race of the 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and the 19th iteration of the event. The race was held on Saturday, October 3, 2015, in North Las Vegas, Nevada at Las Vegas Motor Speedway , a 1.5 mi (2.4 km) permanent tri-oval shaped racetrack.