A History of Automotive Finishes
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If "Kandy King" (Joe Bailon) and "King of Kustomizers" (Goerge Barris) were already spoken for, kind of like websites are today, then "King of the Painters" was up for grabs and Dean Jeffries wasted no time in following suit with a self-coronation, as had his illustrious competition. Jeff sold everything from Krazy Striping Kits to Transparent Candy Color Paint from his Ivar and Sunset Blvd. location in Hollywood. Though later known for such outrageous vehicles as the "Monkeemobile" and "Mantaray," Dean first made a solid reputation as a pinstriper and "Karzy Shirt" painter. If you look closely at this '59 magazine ad, you can see him at his easel airbrushing away on a monster shirt like . . . well, like KRAZY! View Related Article
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