custom paint

One-off color job

Custom paint refers to a non-standard paint job on a vehicle, applied to individual specifications rather than factory colors.

Custom paint often involves multiple colors, metallic flakes, graphics, or special effects like candy coats or color-shifting finishes: The lowrider had an incredible custom paint job with flames and pinstriping.

The term extends to motorcycles, boats, and other objects where appearance matters.

Related

metallic · color shift · clearcoat · clear bra · candy · pearl · bodywork · hotrod · show car · mural · pin up girl · rat fink · freehand · lacquer · booth · mask · detail · flake

Categories
Opposites
uniqueness/standardization

custom paintfactory paint

Original manufacturer-applied finish

effort and cost

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Direct hardware access, unmediated

unpainted

effort/modification

custom paintuntouched

Not contacted or affected

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G