by JT
Traditional Craftsmanship. Exceptional Custom Paint.
At JT’s Custom Paint Garage, great custom paint starts with craftsmanship, experience, and an artist’s eye.
Award-winning custom painter Jason T. Baran (JT), also known as Bad Baran, specializes in traditional custom paint, classic flames, realistic fire effects, specialty finishes, and original automotive artwork.
From motorcycle tanks and fenders to classic-car accents and carefully selected larger projects, JT brings decades of hands-on experience and attention to detail to every finish.
Whether you’re looking for timeless custom styling or something distinctly your own, the goal is exceptional paintwork that complements the machine.
Traditional Custom Paint & Flames
Classic techniques. Distinctive results.
Some custom paint styles never go out of fashion.
From traditional hot rod flames and realistic fire effects to layered colors, metallic finishes, and classic custom treatments, JT brings precision and artistry to techniques that have defined custom automotive culture for generations.
These finishes can be tailored to complement the lines and personality of a motorcycle, classic car, or individual component.
Whether you’re looking for a subtle traditional treatment or a bold statement, JT’s experience brings the design and execution together.
Discuss Your Custom Paint Project
Motorcycle Custom Paint
Make your ride unmistakably yours.
Motorcycles offer a unique canvas for custom paint, where every curve, contour, and detail contributes to the finished design.
From custom-painted tanks and fenders to coordinated motorcycle paint schemes, JT brings experience and precision to every component.
Traditional flames, specialty finishes, custom graphics, and personalized details can create a distinctive look without overwhelming the character of the machine.
More elaborate multi-component designs are considered according to project scope and availability.
Services include custom paint, graphics, flames, specialty effects, airbrushed artwork, and personalized details.
Classic Cars & Custom Automotive Paint
Classic lines. Individual expression.
With an appreciation for vintage American automobiles, particularly the iconic 1955–1957 Chevrolets, JT creates custom paintwork that complements a vehicle’s character while expressing its owner’s individuality.
From custom graphics and accent treatments to specialty finishes and individual panels, the focus is on distinctive work that makes an impact.
Full vehicle paint projects and restorations are considered selectively, depending on scope, scheduling, and available capacity.
Custom Airbrush & Specialty Artwork
Where fine art meets custom paint.
JT combines illustration, design, and airbrush techniques to create original artwork on motorcycles, automotive components, and specialty surfaces.
From detailed illustrations and personalized graphics to dramatic visual effects, custom artwork transforms a painted surface into something truly individual.
Each design is developed around the subject, the surface, and the personality of the project.
Specialty Paint Repair — Limited Availability
Complex custom paint repairs require specialized expertise, particularly when recreating layered finishes, intricate graphics, or original artwork.
JT considers select repair projects on a case-by-case basis. Feasibility depends on the existing finish, condition, scope of work, and scheduling availability.
Please include clear photographs when submitting a repair inquiry.
Have a Project in Mind?
Every custom paint project begins with a conversation.
Tell us what you’re working on, share a few photographs or reference images, and let us know your approximate budget and desired timeline.
We’ll review the details and follow up to discuss possibilities, scheduling, and next steps.
