In The Beginning
What was once, well… just two dudes, the need for a summer job, and a Volkswagen Bus has blossomed
into a thriving local business… The story of Two Dudes Painting Co. is not your average business story.
But then again, Two Dudes isn't your average painting company. They weren't out to start a business. They
were out in search of work. They decided to paint a house. Lacking the experience and knowledge of crafty
veterans, Pete and Brian worked hard and made a commitment to their customers that continues today.

What’s Your Name?
Setting up shop with a back room in Pete's house as a makeshift office, the young painters began formulating
plans for world domination. Ok, so they really weren’t planning for world domination, they simply need a place
to store some left over paint cans. But as those paint cans began to number in quantity it became obvious the
space would soon become the office, which laid the groundwork for their future. Sensing something unique
was brewing, Pete and Brian realized to become a legitimate business, they were going to need a name for
themselves. Listening to tunes, while they passed the time during the workday was paramount to Brian and
Pete. On one such occasion, Mott the Hoople cranked out the David Bowie Classic “All the Young Dudes”
and a new company was born. Pete and Brian became Two Dudes Painting Company.

A Vehicle for the Seasons
As the seasons passed and the Dudes began to multiply… Tapping into roommates in search of rent, brothers and cousins in search of summer work, the Dudes started to form their family. With a full staff of painters and
equipment to haul, Pete's VW Bug and Brian's station wagon were no longer cutting it. When choosing a
company vehicle, the Dudes made the most important purchase in their history to date! They bought a '79
orange VW Micro Bus. The orange bus has become the Dudes version of the Batmobile and is the mark by
which they are known today. The beauty of the Volkswagen was not only the spacious interior it provided,
but armed with a “Volkswagen for Dummies” manual and cold beverage, you fix just about anything that broke down on the vehicle. Not to mention when you needed the right vehicle to attend a concert or two, nothing
matched the ride in a VW bus.

To Infinity And Beyond
Reaching 20 years in business, and still growing is an impressive feat! Last summer marked the celebration
of Two Dudes Painting Company’s 20th year in business. To reach this milestone, company owners Peter
Barber and Brian McCaskey, have traveled the long and winding road. Growing from a simple partnership
of two young men, to a company of 25 employees took time, patience, and most importantly a willingness
to be the best at what they do.

Two Dudes has carved their latex-colored path by simply offering service that is unmatched. As in their
early days, Brian and Peter still strive to make sure that their customers are satisfied. Two Dudes is
committed to taking the time, care, and patience to insure that customers achieve their refinishing vision.
This early commitment to excellence has shaped and molded the company into a business that places
great value on what they do and how they go about doing it. From the most standard of paint jobs through their most elaborate mural projects, Two Dudes Painting Company is a well-oiled “Bus” that now involves
the commitment of many to put out the quality product for which they are known.