Autobody News: Valspar Refinish Low VOC System - a Delicious Solution for Minnesota Shop

CARLSBAD, Calif., October 17, 2017 (Newswire.com) - If you mention the name Vescio's in many parts of Minnesota, folks will think that you're talking about Vescio's Originale, an Italian restaurant that first opened back in 1956. Known for its great manicotti and incredible pizzas, the Vescio name is well-known for its popular cuisine statewide.

One of the descendants of the Vescio restaurant family is Bo Vescio, who owns and operates Vescio's Customizing and Restoration in Rogers, MN, and sprays Valspar Refinish exclusively. Last year, Valspar Automotive presented Vescio with the “Outstanding Paint” award at Autorama Detroit 2016 for a 1947 Ford pickup truck that people are still talking about. The Valspar Automotive accolade is one in a long list recognizing Vescio’s show-stopping complete restores.

We've been using Valspar Refinish for seven years now and it's been amazing for us. We have used other brands in the past, but nothing can compete with the Valspar Refinish's low-VOC system, especially when you consider price and quality, which is superior. We're comfortable using this product on our customer's vehicles and they love it.

Bo Vescio, Owner, Vescio's Customizing and Restoration

As a teenager, Vescio's friends would be playing basketball in his driveway while he was inside his garage, busily painting bicycles and Hot Wheels. When he was finally old enough to own a real car, he bought and sold 20 vehicles before he was 18. If he wasn't eating, sleeping or going to school, he was working on cars and loving every minute of it.

Right after graduating from high school, Vescio was on a fast track to success in the vehicle customization field when he encountered the largest challenge of his life. "I was diagnosed with testicular cancer at age 19, which meant chemotherapy," he said. "But when I came back cancer-free eight months later, it changed my priorities in a big way and my attitude ever since has been ‘let's go for it!’ I’m willing to take on bigger challenges and I think that has helped me a lot."

A fan of Jon Kosmoski, Vescio has been following House of Kolor ever since he opened his business back in 2000, he said. "When I first saw Jon's work, I knew I wanted to do the same if I could," Vescio said. "He is definitely one of my idols and I never tire of talking about his work and his incredible level of expertise."

Something else that Vescio isn't afraid to talk about is his love for Valspar Refinish and the award-winning finishes he is getting time and time again with the low-VOC system. “We’ve been using Valspar Refinish for seven years now and it's been amazing for us,” Vescio said. “We have used other brands in the past, but nothing can compete with the Valspar Refinish’s low-VOC system, especially when you consider price and quality, which is superior. We’re comfortable using this product on our customer’s vehicles and they love it.”

After using a lot of different paints based on his customers' preferences, Vescio decided to go with his gut and change to Valspar Automotive brand products almost exclusively. "Initially, we were spraying a lot of different brands because customers would have a color they wanted and so we went with them," he said. "But we started using the Valspar Refinish system and we really liked it. The wet sanding and buffing with it is really nice and the color matching is excellent. Another big factor was the cost. We were a little surprised that the Valspar Refinish low VOC system was less expensive yet delivered on quality. Our show cars can stand right next to cars painted with some of the other leading brands and hold their own. I never have to do anything extra or magical to get this product to do what we want."

The people at Valspar Automotive provide Vescio with all of the support he needs, but there isn't much required, he said. "They’re so knowledgeable and are willing to help us with any issue we have with the product, but to be honest, we don't have any problems. Valspar Automotive’s reps are also great at sharing ideas about spraying techniques and what's new about their products. I've been in this business for many years, but I’m always interested in learning about better ways to paint a vehicle."

With many years under his belt, Vescio is still excited about what he's doing and the quality he's producing by painting cars with Valspar. "Around here, we are always excited when we get the next car in here, because it's another opportunity to do something really different and creative and wow that next customer," Vescio said.

With big plans for the future, Vescio is still passionate about what he's doing. Even though he relies on his top-notch crew, he isn't afraid to jump in when needed. "I let the guys do most of the smaller stuff, but for things like candies and full cars, I normally do them myself," he said. "Nobody likes to do candies because they're tricky, but I have been doing them for a long time. By using Valspar Refinish, we are able to do the kind of work we live for and that’s why I love every day around here!"

Vescio's Customizing and Restoration
Rogers, MN
vescioscustomizing.com

Company At A Glance...
Type: Automotive Restoration
Facility Employees: 7
In Business Since: 2000
Locations: 1
Combined Production Space: 9,000 square feet

Valspar Refinish
Massillon, OH
valsparauto.com

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