08/21/2026
🎨 100 YEARS OF ANEST IWATA. 100 YEARS OF INNOVATION. AND COUNTLESS STORIES.
As we celebrate Anest Iwata’s 100th Anniversary at SEMA 2026, we want to celebrate something even more important—the people behind the paint.
Every painter has a story. The first car you painted. The late nights in the shop. The panel jams. The shows. The classes. The friendships. The mentors. The mistakes that taught you something. The projects you’ll never forget.
We’re putting together a special Anest Iwata 100th Anniversary Photo Collection to showcase the history and evolution of Custom Paint and the incredible artists who have helped shape our industry.
📸 We want to see YOUR journey.
Dig through those old photo albums, hard drives, shop walls, and social media archives. Whether the photo is from last year or 40 years ago, if it represents your passion for Custom Paint, we want to see it!
Photos can include:
🔥 Your custom paintwork
🎨 You painting in the shop
🤝 Friends, mentors & fellow artists
🏁 Car shows & industry events
🖌️ Panel jams & live painting
📚 Classes you’ve attended or taught
📸 Behind-the-scenes moments
❤️ Those unforgettable moments from your painting journey
Multiple photos are encouraged!
If you can, include the approximate year, event/location, names of people pictured, and a short story behind the photo.
Your photos will become part of a special commemorative display at the Anest Iwata SEMA 2026 booth, celebrating 100 years of innovation and the people who have made Custom Paint what it is today.
This isn’t just a collection of photographs.
It’s a collection of memories.
It’s a collection of friendships.
It’s a collection of history.
It’s OUR story.
Help us celebrate 100 years of Anest Iwata and the incredible world of Custom Paint.
📸 Ready to be part of it?
👉 The link to submit your photos is in our Linktree—check the link in our bio!
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