Ghaster Painting to Participate in PDCAZ Charity Event Phoenix, AZ, February 20, 2007. Ghaster Painting, a leading full service paint contracting company in Arizona is also the only Certified Applicator of the energy efficient Marathon Coating in the Phoenix area. The Marathon CWS Coating System is a highly durable, solar reflective coating system that combines 100% acrylic elastomers with ceramic microspheres. Marathon is a two coat system consisting of Marathon Bonding Primer and Marathon Ceramic/Elastomeric Topcoat. "One of the unique advantages of special coating is that it will not peel, crack, chip or blister when properly applied. It is also backed by an industry leading, 10-year warranty that covers labor as well as materials from United Coatings, when applied by a Certified Contractor," said Brad Ghaster, President of Ghaster Painting & Coatings. "The Marathon System is the Cadillac of coatings, that will far surpass that of a two coat premium acrylic paint." The Marathon Coating consists of two applications, each of them with very important characteristics. First Coat: Marathon Bonding Primer Acts like an adhesive to lock down the substrate Seals surface - Retards delamination of T-111 & other composites Highly flexible - 700% elongation- Fills and bridges cracks in stucco, concrete and wood surfaces - Reduces surface tension Adhesion three times greater than standard acrylic coatings Remains tacky to ensure superior adhesion of the Marathon topcoat Breathable - allows moisture to escape but resists ponding rain Second Coat: Marathon Topcoat Contains ceramic microspheres - Reflects solar heat Reduces thermal movement, a major cause of cracking and peeling Highly durable - Made from the highest grade commercial acrylic roofing and waterproofing polymer Fills and bridges cracks Highly flexible - 100% elongation Stays clean - Excellent dirt release properties Aggressively bonds to surfaces coated with Marathon Sealer About Ghaster Painting: Since its inception in 1978, Ghaster Painting & Coatings, Inc. (GP&C) has had the privilege of painting thousands of buildings and homes in the Valley of the Sun, large and small. GP&C is a full service paint contracting company specializing in large commercial and all types of residential repaints. Whether it is an occupied interior office, an exterior high rise or your personal home, GP&C has the experience and reputation to satisfy your painting needs. For more information, please visit www.GhasterPaintingInc.com. Sincerely, Brad Ghaster President Ghaster Paintings & Coatings