Where metal meets mastery. High-end custom paint, expert body work, and classic car restoration in Lewiston, Idaho.
From show-quality custom paint to everyday maintenance, we bring the same level of craftsmanship to every job.
From show-stopping candy paint to flawless color matching, we deliver paint work that turns heads. Specializing in high-end finishes for classic cars, hot rods, and project builds.
Expert collision and body repair that restores your vehicle to better-than-new condition. We handle everything from minor dents to major structural work with precision.
Bringing classics back to life. Our ground-up restorations honor the original spirit of your vehicle while incorporating the quality and finish that modern techniques allow.
Reliable, honest automotive maintenance and repair. From routine oil changes to brake service, we keep your daily driver running right.
Every project tells a story. Here's a look at some of the builds, restorations, and repairs that have rolled through our shop.
A tired white GT-S brought back to life — stripped to bare metal, rust repaired, engine bay detailed, and resprayed in a fresh deep red. A ground-up classic restoration.
Full restoration and respray — stripped from blue, rust-repaired, and brought back to life in orange with Z28 stripes.
Complete teardown and rebuild — stripped to bare shell, fresh paint, lifted with 35s, and back on the road looking mean.
A classic Chevy C10 pickup brought back to life — bodywork and block-sanding in primer, then finished in a two-tone metallic blue and white.
Custom two-tone teal and white respray on a Peterbilt semi.
Full repaint on a lifted classic F-250 (Ranger XLT trim) — deep navy blue with a clean finish.
Custom blue paint on an early-90s Toyota compact pickup.
Respray on a late-70s Ford F-series — solid blue with a lifted stance.
Body repair and respray on a Super Duty — back to showroom clean.
Paint and body work on a crew cab F-150.
Body work on a heavy-duty Sierra crew cab.
Body repair on a double cab Tacoma — clean and straight.
Body work and respray on a classic Ram 2500.
Fender flare install and body work on a lifted Ram 2500.
At Busted Knuckle Auto Repair and Painting, the name says it all. We're hands-on, old-school craftsmen who believe great work comes from getting your knuckles dirty and doing things right.
Based in Lewiston, Idaho, we specialize in the kind of work that most shops won't touch: high-end custom paint jobs on classic cars, hot rods, and project builds. Every vehicle that rolls into our shop gets treated like it's our own.
From ground-up restorations to head-turning custom paint, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques and materials. We're not the fastest shop in town — we're the shop that does it right the first time.
There are plenty of shops out there. Here's why car enthusiasts across the valley trust us with their builds.
We take our time and do it right. No shortcuts, no compromises. Every job gets the attention it deserves.
Classics, hot rods, and project builds are our bread and butter. We understand the passion behind every build.
No insurance middlemen. We work directly with you to bring your vision to life with honest pricing and clear communication.
Proudly serving Lewiston, Clarkston, and the Lewis-Clark Valley. We're your neighbors — our reputation is built on community trust.
Our reputation is built on quality work and honest service. Here's what our customers have to say.
"Thank you Brian at Busted Knuckle!! Scheduling was quick and easy, working around my chaotic days. Work was fast, affordable and friendly! Recommend 5/5!!"
"Brian was able to get us in within the week, repaired our water pump within the business day, provided a clear invoice, all while being fairly priced and friendly! Will definitely bring our vehicles here in the future!"
"Brian did a great job with our vehicle. Great communication, accommodating and very well priced! 100% recommend."
"Did great work on our car. Great communication, efficient & done correctly! Highly recommend!"
"Brian has always done outstanding work over the years. His attention to detail and ability to diagnose, fix and repair is top notch. Recommend."
"Brian's work was outstanding and he's very easy to work with. It was done very timely and very economical."
"Brian got our car back up and going after I hit a deer this fall. The quickest repair I've ever had done! Highly recommend!"
"Brian does amazing work."
"Brian has always done excellent work. Painted my Jeep and it looks great!"
Ready to start your project? Drop us a line or give us a call. We'd love to hear about your build.
3737 14th Street East
Lewiston, ID 83501
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed