Surface Tech Announces European Expansion

IRVINE, Calif.--April 26, 2004--Surface Tech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SFCI) www.surfacetech.us announced today that Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, which has licensed Surface Tech's Patented wheel repair method, is finalizing franchise agreements in Germany, France, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom. This European Expansion is in addition to Alloy Wheel Repair Specialist's existing international operations in Canada and Australia.

Surface Tech is the only company that has a patented method to resurface alloy wheels without removing them from the car (U.S. Patent 6,347,444). The company's licensed technicians provide cost-saving solutions for over 4,000 automobile dealership, auto auctions and car rental companies (Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, National, Budget and Alamo.)