Paris, France — Those who have tuned in to coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games may have noticed the gleaming hot air balloon floating over the city, housing the Olympic flame. But did you know the vessel for the ancient fire bears a connection to our industry?
Last week, BASF shared that its customer Carrosserie Godot, located in Saône-et-Loire, France, had the honour of painting part of the structure that has graced the Paris skyline every evening of the Games.
“Recognized as a reliable and highly qualified bodyshop in the region, Sébastien Godot had the incredible opportunity to paint the structure of the iconic flame,” said BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings in a social media post.
The goal was to achieve a smooth and matte finish, said the coatings company. Godot finished the job using the waterborne basecoat from Glasurit 90 Line and clearcoat from AraClass.
As for the hue, BASF said a “stunning Bentley tone was chosen.”
If you ask us, this is a GOLD MEDAL for the collision industry worldwide!
