NOTORIOUS CUSTOMS
VEHICLE RESTORATIONS.
Bringing old classics, unfinished projects and tired bodies back to life.
RESURRECTING CLASSICS
OLD CARS DESERVE ANOTHER CHAPTER.
At Notorious Customs, restoration work is about more than making an old car look fresh again. It's about understanding what the car is, where it's been, what needs to be repaired and what the owner wants it to become.
Whether the goal is a faithful restoration, a cleaner modernised version of the original car, or a full custom build based on a classic platform, we approach the project with the finished result in mind.
Whether the goal is a faithful restoration, a cleaner modernised version of the original car, or a full custom build based on a classic platform, we approach the project with the finished result in mind.
 | START WITH THE FOUNDATION STRIP IT BACK. BUILD IT RIGHT. The best restorations begin with a clear understanding of the condition of the vehicle underneath the paint, filler and previous repairs. Where required, the body can be taken back to bare metal so rust, old repairs and structural issues can be properly identified before the restoration continues. That gives the project the right foundation before fabrication, bodywork, preparation and refinishing begin. |
RESTORATION SERVICES
FROM TIRED SHELL TO FINISHED CAR.
Restoration work can be completed as a full project or as individual stages depending on where your car is currently at.
| BARE METAL STRIPPING Existing coatings and previous finishes can be removed to expose the true condition of the body and give the restoration a clean starting point. | RUST REPAIR Rusted and damaged areas can be repaired properly rather than hidden under filler or temporary repairs. | PANEL RESTORATION Existing panels can be repaired, reshaped and aligned to improve fit, body lines and overall presentation. |
| FABRICATION Where replacement sections are unavailable or custom work is required, one-off fabrication can be incorporated into the restoration. | BODY PREPARATION Proper preparation creates the foundation for a straight body and a quality final paint finish. | PAINT & FINAL FINISH Once the bodywork is complete, the vehicle can move through refinishing and final detailing to bring the restoration together. |
| UNFINISHED RESTORATIONS BEEN SITTING FOR YEARS? You're not alone. A lot of restoration projects start with the best intentions and then stall because of time, cost, missing parts or work that becomes more involved than expected. If your classic has been sitting unfinished, we can assess what has already been completed, identify what still needs attention and help work out the path forward. The goal is to get the car out of the shed and back into the world. |  |
YOUR CAR. YOUR CHOICE.
FACTORY CORRECT OR BUILT YOUR WAY.
Not every classic needs to go back exactly the way it left the factory. Some owners want originality. Others want better stance, better finishes, cleaner details or a completely different personality.
| FACTORY-STYLE RESTORATION Preserve the original character of the vehicle and restore the body and finish around a more traditional direction. | RESTOMOD Keep the soul of the original car while introducing cleaner finishes, custom details and modernised elements. | FULL CUSTOM Use the classic vehicle as the foundation for something completely individual. |
THE PROCESS
KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE. THEN BUILD IT.
| 01 ASSESS We review the car, its current condition and any work already completed. | 02 STRIP Where required, coatings and previous repairs are removed to reveal the true condition of the body. | 03 REPAIR Rust, panel damage and structural issues are addressed before the body moves forward. | 04 PREPARE Panels are corrected, aligned and prepared for the final finish. | 05 FINISH Paint, final detailing and finishing bring the restoration together. |
RESTORATION FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS.
DO YOU TAKE ON PART-FINISHED RESTORATIONS?
Yes. We can assess existing work and determine what needs to be repaired, completed or redone before moving forward.
DOES THE CAR NEED TO BE COMPLETELY STRIPPED?
Not always. The amount of stripping required depends on the condition, history and scope of the restoration.
CAN YOU RESTORE THE BODY ONLY?
Yes. Restoration work can be discussed as a complete project or as individual stages including body repair, rust repair, fabrication, preparation and refinishing.
CAN THE CAR BE MODIFIED DURING THE RESTORATION?
Yes. The project can remain factory-style or incorporate custom modifications depending on the direction you want for the vehicle.
GOT A CLASSIC WAITING?
BRING IT BACK TO LIFE.
Tell us what the car is, what condition it's in, what has already been done and what you want the finished vehicle to become.
DISCUSS YOUR RESTORATION