It was all about the flake...

A few years ago I was working on a custom project - hardtailing a Yamaha XS650. Like most builders, I was sourcing the majority of my parts via the net. Most of the time it was hit or miss. The parts just didn't do what I wanted them to or the parts I wanted just weren't available. And when it came time to paint - like the parts, I wanted a specific look.

And just like the parts, the paint was really hard to find. Either the colour was off or the size was wrong or I was expected to purchase kilos when all I wanted was grams. What was even harder, was getting the information I needed to do the paint job myself. And that's when Earl's Custom Paint was born - I wanted a place that not only sold quality-made custom flake in the quantities a single builder would need, but could also be the place where information could be found and shared.

Jumping ahead, Earl's Custom Paint now has an expanded selection of flake and we are working with leading manufactures and suppliers to extend our product lines to tools, abrasives and other painting-related accessories - as we continue to grow our customer base.

Thanks to all our early customers and those that continue to do business with us. We also thank all the new comers and those just having a bit of a wander around … without all of you, Earl's Custom Paint would just be a dream of one custom builder.