Personalize Your Vehicle With Custom Finishes
Hudson View Auto Body, Inc. offers custom paint and body work in Poughkeepsie with unique colors, finishes, restyling, and show-quality options that reflect your vision.
If you want your vehicle to stand out with a color that is not available from the factory, a finish that changes in the light, or body modifications that alter the shape and style, you need custom paint and body work that goes beyond standard refinishing. In Poughkeepsie, Hudson View Auto Body, Inc. provides custom colors, specialty finishes such as metallics and pearls, restyling work that changes body lines, and show-quality paint jobs that are built for attention to detail and visual impact.
This service includes consultation to plan the design, color mixing to create the exact shade and effect you want, bodywork to modify panels or add custom features, and paint application in multiple layers to achieve depth and clarity. Show-quality finishes involve wet sanding between coats, polishing, and additional clear layers to produce a mirror-like surface. You receive a vehicle that looks unlike anything else on the road and reflects your personal style.
If you want custom paint or body modifications for your vehicle in Poughkeepsie, contact Hudson View Auto Body, Inc. to discuss your ideas and plan the work.
What Custom Paint and Body Work Includes
You meet with the team in Poughkeepsie to describe the look you want, whether that is a candy apple finish, a matte black coating, a two-tone design, or a color-shifting pearl effect. The paint is mixed to your specifications, and test panels are sprayed so you can see the color and finish before it is applied to the vehicle. Body modifications such as shaved door handles, custom fender flares, or smoothed body lines are fabricated and blended into the existing panels before paint is applied.
After the work is finished, you will see a vehicle with a finish that has depth, clarity, and a color that matches your vision exactly. Custom body modifications will be smooth and integrated, with no visible seams or rough edges. The paint will have a consistent appearance across all panels, and the level of gloss or matte texture will match what you requested during the planning stage.
Custom paint and body work takes longer than standard repainting because each layer is applied carefully and inspected before the next step, and show-quality finishes require wet sanding and polishing that add time but produce superior results. The service is priced based on the complexity of the design, the materials used, and the number of hours required to complete the work. Some custom finishes require special care and maintenance to preserve the appearance over time, and the team provides instructions on how to wash and protect the finish.
Details That Matter When Planning Custom Work
People who are considering custom paint and body work often ask about design possibilities, costs, how the process works, and how to maintain the finished result once the vehicle is back on the road.
What custom paint finishes are available?
Custom finishes include candy colors, metallics, pearls, color-shifting paints, matte and satin coatings, and multi-tone designs. Each finish requires specific application techniques and clear coat options to achieve the desired effect.
How long does custom paint and body work take?
Custom work typically takes two to four weeks depending on the scope of the project, the number of modifications, and the level of detail required. Show-quality finishes take longer due to additional sanding and polishing steps.
Can you modify body panels or add custom features?
Yes, Hudson View Auto Body, Inc. can shave door handles, smooth body lines, add custom fender flares, and perform other restyling work that changes the appearance of the vehicle. These modifications are integrated into the body before paint is applied.
How much does custom paint cost compared to standard repainting?
Custom paint costs more than standard repainting because it involves specialty materials, additional labor, and more detailed preparation and finishing steps. You receive a detailed estimate based on the design and level of finish you choose in Poughkeepsie.
How do you maintain a custom paint finish?
Custom finishes should be hand washed with pH-neutral soap, dried with microfiber towels, and protected with wax or sealant designed for the specific finish. Matte and satin finishes require special care and should not be polished or waxed with traditional products.
If you want a vehicle that reflects your personal style with custom colors, unique finishes, or body modifications that set it apart, Hudson View Auto Body, Inc. in Poughkeepsie provides custom paint and body work with show-quality results. Contact us to start planning your project and review design options.
Custom Paint/Body
Whether you need new paint due to an accident or you are simply in need of an upgrade, the experts at Hudson View Auto Body can give your car a beautiful new coat of paint.
Our shop uses the latest in paint-match technology to ensure a flawless match to your current paint. Alternatively, if you want a new look, our team can help you pick out the perfect new color and finish. We feature our new environmental-friendly paint booth (USI Italia). We’re proud to use Axalta’s waterborne products, as they are a company that strives to be environmentally conscious.
Finding the perfect paint for you and your vehicle can be a stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Bring your vehicle to Hudson View Auto Body today for an estimate and a consultation. Our team has years of experience and will be more than happy to provide you with the excellent service you and your vehicle deserve.
Exposure to the elements can break down the color of your vehicle’s paint and take the shine out of its finish.
A fresh application of paint can provide a complete transformation and make your car look like it did the day you bought it! In the case of collision repair, a repaint is usually necessary to give the replacement parts a match to the existing color and give the entire vehicle repair a finished, seamless look.
If your vehicle’s paint is peeling, scratched or torn, bring it by our shop so we can touch it up. It’s important to have a paint touch-up completed by a professional, as scratches and peeling paint can penetrate to the underlying metal and will not produce a smooth finish when simply painted over. At Collision Repair Shop, we will assess the individual needs of each touch-up and create a solution that includes a true color match with the rest of your vehicle’s body.
We offer a variety of paint services:
- Auto Paint Touch-ups
- Auto Paint Scratches
- Auto Paint Chips
- Full Body Repaints
