Ziebart and the Future of Total Vehicle Protection Products and Services

Ziebart is the worldwide leader in appearance and protection services, providing complete car care solutions to our customers via a worldwide network of approximately 400 franchise locations, with 800 Ziebart Service Centers in 32 countries. We are always available to answer any questions you may have about Ziebart products, services.

Ziebart Offers The Following Products And Services:

STRUCTURED PROTECTION

Rust Protection
Sound Deadener
Spray on bed-liner
Under Coating

APPEARANCE PROTECTION

Ceramic Z-Gloss Paint Protection
Diamond Gloss Paint Protection
Protect A-shine Paint Protection
Inner Guard
Germ Defender

PROTECTION FILMS

Window Tint (HP)
Z-Shield PPF (Paint Protection Films)
Security Films

DETAILING

Interior Detailing
Exterior Detailing
Renew A Shine

Ziebart Chronology:

• 2014
  The company launches a reintroduction of its brand, the largest such effort in decades, to promote its products, services, and franchise opportunities since the 1970s.

• Ziebart introduces Z-Shield®, a proprietary paint protection film, offered in .6 mil and .8 mil film to protect cars from road debris, stone chips, salt, and other daily driving hazards. The new .6 mil film product features ‘self-healing’ polymer technology that reduces minor scratches and abrasions with heat from sunlight.
• Ziebart launches national public relations program to promote the company’s new line of products and 55th anniversary since its founding in 1959.
• 2013
  Ziebart conducts customer focus groups on new proprietary Z-Shield® Paint Protection Film, the most tested, refined, and high-tech product introduced since Ziebart’s revolutionary rust protection formula.
• 2012-2013
  Ziebart conducts lab and field tests on new Z-Shield® Paint Protection Film to fulfill the corporate mission to have the best paint protection film available in the marketplace.
• 2012
  Daniel C. Baker, promoted to President of Ziebart Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ziebart International Corporation. Mr. Baker takes leadership control of domestic operations for the company.
• 2008
  Ziebart simplified the franchising business format to promote a stronger franchise business opportunity and to make dealers more profitable.
• 2007
  Ziebart International Corporation sells Canada Master Franchise License to an investment company.
• 2006
  Ziebart struggles with profitability as many U.S. dealers diversify into non-proprietary Ziebart products.
• 2003
  The co-branding and placement of Rhino Linings® and Speedy Glass® within Ziebart stores generates corporate and franchise profits and placement in more than 100 stores.
• 2002
  Ziebart SuperStores launched within the Ziebart franchise, an over-the-counter store attached to a Ziebart business.
• 1999
  Ziebart enters agreement with TCG International to market Speedy Auto Glass® replacement glass and windshield repair services. Ziebart also expands product line to include Rhino Linings® to its product line. The product is the number one selling urethane spray-on bed liner in North America.
• 1998
  Ziebart aggressively expands franchise sales and introduces new exterior décor, signage program, and showroom merchandising.
• 1996
  Ziebart sells its manufacturing facilities and Ziebart Products Group subsidiary.
• 1996
  Ziebart Japan was sold.
• 1994
  Thomas E. Wolfe becomes President and CEO of Ziebart International Corporation after leading the successful employee-group buyout of the company. Wolfe launches effort to return Ziebart to core services.
• 1994
  Ziebart International Corporation was bought by its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This program has fostered personal commitment, dedication and long-term devotion to building the business.
• 1991-1993
  Ziebart changes look and colors of Ziebart dealer stores; introduces ChipFix®, a paint chip repair system. Company begins focus on vehicle detailing services.
• 1990
  Ziebart focus groups reveal customer interest in a Ziebart and Tidy Car® joint venture business format. Ziebart and Tidy Car® marketed under comprehensive business plan.
• 1989
  Ziebart secures worldwide rights to the Tidy Car® detailing franchise and trademarks.
• 1988
  Tuff-Kote Dinol® franchise system of 130 stores in North America is acquired by Ziebart International Corporation.
• 1982-1987
  Ziebart introduces Rust Eliminator and a three-step paint protection system. Ziebart expands its aftermarket products, services, and accessories.
• 1982
  Ziebart International Corporation acquires Canada Master Franchise.
• 1981
  A new contract offering increasing royalties to dealers is introduced in the United States by Ziebart.
• 1980
  Ziebart launches aggressive diversification and franchise programs in North America and international markets.
• 1977
  Zee-Glaze, a polymer sealant that chemically bonds to paint is introduced.
• 1975
  Famed actor Rod Serling of the Twilight Zone is hired to appear in national “It’s us. Or rust” TV advertising campaign.
• 1971
  Ziebart International Corporation is founded.
• 1970
  Corporate advertising efforts with Ziebart ads appearing in Life, Look, Time, Newsweek and other national magazines.
• 1969
  Expansion of the Far East begins as a Master License for Japan is granted.
• 1965
  Mike Dorey becomes the first International Master Licensee with a franchise in Canada.
• 1964
  The famous Ziebart plug is introduced.
• 1963
  Roger Waindle, a recognized expert in the field of corrosion studies, buys the now prosperous business and renames it Ziebart Process Corporation. His plans call for further expansion of the franchise network, refinement of the rustproofing sealant, and securing accounts in the fleet industry.
• 1959
  With the sealant perfected, Ziebart and partners Rudy Herman and Joe Selagi (who later sells his interest to George Krausmann) decide to open their first rustproofing shop in the Detroit area. Consumers at first think the product is a hoax, but are soon convinced of its integrity as advertising and word of mouth keep the appointment calendar filled for weeks in advance. To keep up with the demand, 18 franchises offering the service including one in Windsor, Canada, are opened.
• 1954
  While rebuilding a wrecked 1953 Packard in his spare time, Kurt begins his first attempts at rustproofing its body panels.
• 1953
  Kurt Ziebart arrives in Detroit from Germany. He is penniless and has to borrow $18 from his uncle in order to retrieve his bags from the train depot. Soon, Ziebart lands a job as a mechanic at a local automobile dealership. Later that year he is employed in a collision shop owned by Rudy Herman. Herman would later become a partner in Ziebart’s rustproofing venture.