Before my entry into the publishing world I spent a considerable amount of time working behind the counter of a major East Coast paint and body equipment jobber. Those 11 years of nearly constant ...

Chase Bierenkoven is a gearhead and writer based in Denver, Colorado. As the family lore goes, Chase's first word was "truck." Cars have been a problem ever since. By 16, Chase was spending his ...

How much does a Concours d' Elegance quality paint job for a car cost is a question I get asked at almost every concours d' elegance or custom car show that I cover forHOT ROD. Now that my 1966 ...

There must be at least a hundred different gearhead lifestyles where distinctive designs and bright custom paint colors provide a unique subculture for an essential part of the scene. Take for example ...

If you recently purchased a used motorcycle or have had a bike for years that needs a paint job, you might be wondering where to start and how much it is going to cost you. Used motorcycle values can ...

Manuel Angel has magic hands. Just look at his mobile works of art. Since 1983, the owner of Manuel Auto Body & Custom Collision in Vallejo has customized thousands of cars with one-of-a-kind paint ...

Working at a custom paint shop can be like working at a tattoo parlor. Customers are often as attached to their cars as they are their biceps and backs, and they may have a specific vision of how to ...

If you haven't already spotted some of the 34-year-olds custom paint work on social media, then you might've caught Acura's anime-driven Type S campaign titled "Chiaki's Journey," which extended from ...

A quick way to make your clubs stand out, show love for your favorite sports teams or even just change how they look is to dress them up with some custom paint fill. Sure, it’s likely your local ...