NOTORIOUS CUSTOMS
PANEL & PAINT.
Bodywork, preparation and automotive refinishing built around the standard of the finished vehicle.
THE FINISH STARTS UNDERNEATH
GREAT PAINT STARTS WITH GREAT BODYWORK.
A quality paint finish is only as good as the panels underneath it. At Notorious Customs, panel and paint work is approached as part of the complete build — not as the final step used to hide poor preparation.
Panel alignment, body correction, rust repair, preparation and refinishing all need to work together to create a finished result that looks right from every angle.
Panel alignment, body correction, rust repair, preparation and refinishing all need to work together to create a finished result that looks right from every angle.
 | BODY FIRST. PAINT SECOND. STRAIGHT PANELS. CLEAN LINES. Before colour is even considered, the body needs to be right. That means correcting damage, improving panel fit, repairing rust, refining body lines and making sure the overall shape of the car is working before the refinishing process begins. The goal is a finish that looks good because the work underneath it has been done properly. |
PANEL & PAINT SERVICES
FROM BODY REPAIR TO FINAL FINISH.
We can handle individual panel and paint stages or incorporate them into a larger restoration or complete custom build.
| PANEL REPAIR Damaged panels can be repaired and corrected to improve the overall shape and presentation of the vehicle. | PANEL ALIGNMENT Gaps, body lines and panel fit are refined so the car looks consistent before final preparation begins. | RUST REPAIR Rust-affected areas can be repaired as part of the body restoration before preparation and refinishing. |
| BODY PREPARATION Proper preparation creates the foundation for a straight body and a durable final finish. | COMPLETE REFINISHING Complete colour changes and full refinishing can be incorporated into restoration and custom build projects. | FINAL DETAIL The final stages bring the body and paint work together to achieve the presentation expected from the completed vehicle. |
| WHEN REQUIRED BACK TO BARE METAL. On older cars and restoration projects, years of paint, filler and previous repairs can hide what is really happening underneath. Where appropriate, stripping the vehicle back gives us a much clearer picture of the body before repairs and refinishing begin. That creates a better starting point and helps avoid building a fresh finish over unknown problems. |  |
THE LOOK YOU WANT
FACTORY. CUSTOM. YOUR CHOICE.
The finish should suit the direction of the vehicle. That might mean restoring the original colour, changing the car completely, or choosing a finish that works with a larger custom build.
| FACTORY COLOURS Keep the car closer to its original appearance with a finish that respects the original character of the vehicle. | CUSTOM COLOUR CHANGES Transform the look of the car with a completely different colour direction suited to the finished build. | COMPLETE BUILD FINISHES Coordinate paint, bodywork and final detailing as part of a complete Notorious Customs project. |
THE PROCESS
BODYWORK BEFORE COLOUR.
| 01 ASSESS Review the body, existing finish and previous repairs. | 02 REPAIR Damage, rust and body issues are repaired before refinishing. | 03 ALIGN Panel fit and body lines are refined to improve the overall shape. | 04 PREPARE The body is prepared properly for the chosen finishing system. | 05 FINISH Colour and final detailing bring the finished body together. |
PANEL & PAINT FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS.
DO YOU DO COMPLETE COLOUR CHANGES?
Yes. Complete refinishing and colour changes can be discussed as part of a restoration or custom build.
CAN YOU REPAIR RUST BEFORE PAINTING?
Yes. Rust and body repairs should be addressed before the vehicle moves into preparation and refinishing.
CAN YOU PAINT A CAR THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN STARTED ELSEWHERE?
Potentially. Existing bodywork and preparation would need to be assessed before we can determine the best way forward.
DO YOU ONLY DO FULL BUILDS?
No. Panel and paint work can be discussed as an individual stage or as part of a larger Notorious Customs project.
READY FOR A NEW FINISH?
GET THE BODY RIGHT FIRST.
Tell us about the vehicle, its current condition, any bodywork already completed and the finish you're aiming for.
DISCUSS YOUR PANEL & PAINT PROJECT