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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 37 MIN

Ziebart CEO on Rustproofing & Modern Ceramic Coatings and 440 Dodge Coronet

from To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History · host Doug & Christian | Automotive Story Enthusiasts

Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Mopar muscle cars and a road trip in a 1967 Dodge Coronet 440. Classic car care tips from the CEO of Ziebart...Why did Rod Serling (of The Twilight Zone) once cut a car in half to prove a point about rust? And how did a 1950s German master mechanic named Kurt Ziebart start a global automotive protection empire? 🤔📺In this episode, we sit down with Tom Wolfe, President and CEO of Ziebart International Corporation. Tom shares the incredible history of the company, which started in Detroit in 1959 and grew to protect cars worldwide—from the salty roads of the Midwest to the deserts of the Middle East.We also dive deep into Tom’s personal Mopar-filled history, his time working at Chrysler (where his stepmother was Bob Lutz's admin!), and the science behind keeping modern and classic cars pristine.In this episode, you’ll hear:🦁 The Battle Wagon: Tom’s first car, a 9-passenger 1970 Dodge Monaco Station Wagon, fully loaded with a 440 engine and dual exhaust.🛡️ Rustproofing 101: How automotive protection has evolved from basic undercoating to advanced ceramic coatings, paint protection film (PPF), and interior defense.🚚 The Little Red Express: Tom’s current garage project, a 1978 Dodge Li'l Red Express Truck that he rebuilt to run on E85.🌍 Global Car Culture: How Ziebart expanded to 37 countries, including protecting cars from sandstorms in Saudi Arabia.🤝 Mission 22: Ziebart's partnership to support veterans and waive franchise fees for those who have served.Whether you are looking to protect your new daily driver or just love a good story about Detroit muscle, this episode is packed with automotive history and practical advice.And for more Detroit muscle, check out one of Tom's favorites featuring a Dodge with a College attitude: https://buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/14867457🔗 Links & Resources:Check out Ziebart services: ziebart.comLearn about Mission 22: mission22.comVisit our LinkTree for behind the scenes reveals: linktr.ee/carsloved📢 Join the Conversation: Have you ever used Ziebart or rustproofing on your car? Let us know on Instagram @toallthecarsivelovedbeforeConnect with Us: Got a great car story? Email us at [email protected]. Find all our content and social links here: linktr.ee/carsloved.Podcast News:Our co-host, Doug was a guest on the Driven Radio Show Podcast to share the origin story of our podcast and connecting with his late father through his DeLorean project.Check out the amazing article about the podcast by Elevate Society and Tal Gur, author of "The Art of Fully Living"Feedspot selected To All The Cars I've Loved Before in their list of Top 100 Car Podcasts and 31 Best Road Trip Podcasts For Your DriveOur co-host, Doug was featured in this magazine article along with his DeLore...

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