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About Rick Paris

50 years of creative and innovative excellence.

Color creation, matching; automotive- refinishing, sheetmetal fabrication, restoration, framing repair; mechanical, spacial expert, aerospace structures, tooling, fiberglass, carbon fiber, carbon fiber refinishing, carbon fiber repair, jewelry smithing, wood working, carpentry, coaching, meticulous, tinkerer, alchemical problem solving, team maximization, overachiever, high level leadership.  

Experience

  • CEO, Richard Paris enterprises; Oakland, CA — 1973-present
  • GM Chassis fit and finish DIVISION, VECTOR aeromotive; Wilmington, CA — 1990-1991
  • Owner, Westside coach works, auto Restoration; Santa Monica, CA — 1988-1990
  • Subcontractor, Grand classic coach works, Ferrari Restoration; Valencia, CA —  1987-1988
  • Manager, auto body, Volkswagen; Santa Monica, CA — 1985-1987
  • Head of Plane captains division, structural mechanic, United States navy — 1981-1985 

                                                                   CVN-68, VA-35 attack squadron. 

                                                                   E/4 operating in E/8 billet.

  • Self-Employed — 1973-1981

Excellence

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance First in Class 1993

Road and Track Best Finish for a Manufactured Car

Automotive Restoration

Monte Carlo
Ford mustang restoration
Nissan Skyline
Camaro restoration
GTO Mustang refinish
Mustang paint

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