We are currently taking reservations for Winter 2017 / Spring 2018. A $200 deposit is required to reserve a future start date. If you have a smaller project please feel free to contact us as it may be possible to work you in sooner. (Last updated September 2017)
Yes! Although motorcycles are our specialty we would love to do just about any project you have in mind. The one restriction is that the project must fit through a 36" door. So snowmobiles, snowboards, guitars, rifle stocks, signs, portraits - you name it - are all fair game.
When we built MCP we were adamant that we did not want to get into the collision repair business, and intentionally built the main booth without a car-sized door. If an automobile is what you are looking to get painted please contact us. We have relationships with a few local body shops that we use when the projects are too big for our shop.
This is dependant on the paint job, the type of bike and condition of the parts to start with, and can vary from $1000 to $5000 or higher. It is helpful if a customer has determined a comfortable budget in advance. Then we can work together to get you the most bang for your buck. Before any work is started a 50% deposit is required. The balance is due on acceptance and receipt of the finished job.
The time it takes to paint your motorcycle varies depending on the scope of the project, the type of bike and the current workload in the shop. Our typical turnaround time is 3-5 weeks once the project is here. However, certain times of the year can be busier than others, and we typically have a backlog. In addition, if possible we like to let painted parts cure a bit before they go back out - especially if they are being shipped.
Please check out the reservation schedule above to find out when our next openings are. The schedule is basically referring to complete motorcycle paint jobs. If you have something smaller it may be quite possible to get you in sooner. Please feel free to contact us at (406) 626-4749 to discuss it.
We spray primarily House of Kolor and PPG automotive urethanes on the majority of our projects. We use Sata spray guns and Iwata airbrushes.
On "ground up" paint jobs (meaning we stripped everything bare before starting) MCP offers a 36 month warranty. This covers anything outside of impact damage. No paint is rock-proof or 100% fuel resistant, and damage from either of these is not covered. MCP also does not cover labor or shipping charges to return parts to us.
Basically, if we are responsible - we will fix it. If not, it's up to you - but we will certainly assist if required.
Many of our customers ship their "tins" to us. Please package the parts well, as we will return them in the same boxes. Get some extra sturdy boxes and make sure they are large enough to allow 2 layers of bubble wrap all around the parts. All hardware (with the exception of glued on badges or emblems) should be removed before shipping the parts. The gas tank should be thoroughly aired out as well. In addition the parts should be washed to remove heavy dirt under the fenders, etc.
Shipping charges will be included in your quote and will include added insurance for the return trip.
Mark, We took our race car which you painted to the NHRA Las Vegas national event last April. The TV announcer stated that "it was the nicest looking car on the lot". Then Ron Capps, one of the fuel funny car drivers, stopped by our pits and asked to take some photos of the car, describing it as "a real race car". We received numerous compliments on the car at that race. This was due in no small part to your excellent airbrush work on the headlights, grill, corvette emblem, and the like, which look completely authentic. So thank you for your hard work. It has been appreciated by many.
I just wanted to let you know that I highly recommended you and shared your contact information with the new motorcycle group (Brooklake Motorsports Group) I joined. Several of them have given me complimenatry comments on the paint quality and design which you so graciuosly applied to my bike tins in 2004. My experience with you was fabulous, especially how you emailed progress photos and had me involved every step; from strip and prep thru selecting the design/art and each step of the painting process, to the hand polished finished work. Thanx for giving me so much pleasure in showing off my bike.
Mark, Heres a few pics, just got it put together today. Everyone is totally crazy about the paint. I'm like a kid at Christmas, I can't thank you enough - you are the king! I'm so proud of this bike, its insane. I'm heading for Sturgis Saturday next week, I'm sure it will be a hit, probably need more cards! Yellowstone Harley wants me to bring it in this fall to have it detailed and do a photo shoot of "Priceless", also I definately want to get some Road Warior Plus to put on the fairing and front fender. I'm going to the coast of California and don't want any chips.
Madshadow is first class! I had my tins painted by Mark several years ago... 2 tone Pearl White on Candy Apple Red. There is 5 murals on the bike from "Who Framed Roger Rabit"; several of Jessica, the Weasels, and Eddies Valants Bullets... all are awesome! I would highly recommend Madshadow custom paint to anyone looking for a custom paint job of the highest quality. As an FYI, my bikes been 3 yrs in the making and should be completed by the end of January 2010. I will share pictures here when it's completed.
Thank you. I had to clear my office out to view all of the pictures. I can not wait to see it in person. Every one that I have shown the updates to can not believe their eyes. Thank you so much. It is more than I could of ever dreamed. I hope that I can show the piece in a way that shows the pride that you put into the work. I am speechless. My words will never be able to say Thanks Enough. It is more than I could of ever imagined. Thanks for the time and emotion that you have put into it. I am so proud to have the piece.
Hi Mark, I can't begin to tell you what a great job you did with the paint on Mystified. Women have come up and told me they've never seen a bike that sexy looking. At the Red Lodge rodeo there was a crowd around the bike all day, they must have taken 1000's of pictures. My biggest worry was the build wouldn't do your paint job justice; but from the comments it's a perfect match. I can't thank you enough for all the time and patience that it took to paint this masterpiece. I hope you like the pictures I've had taken, the photographer said he'd like to work with you if you need pictures. When I had the bike in his studio we were looking in some of his bike magazines and we both agreed there wasn't a single paint job that held a candle to your work.
Thanks again for the terrific job, I am very pleased with the end result and it was a pleasure to work with you. You can be very proud of your work and the final polishing job is just outstanding! The finish is like a mirror. You delivered exactly as promised and actually ahead of the planned schedule. I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone and all my cycling buddies are blown away with this result. Thanks again and I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Hey Mark, Have not got a picture for you yet but the bike was dazzling after reassembly. I got everything put on the bike in about 2 hours yesterday (with a small bit of help and suggestions from Bob's helper, Joker) and, amazingly enough, didn't scratch anything... No less than a dozen people were looking over my shoulder all day as I put the bike together and they couldn't believe the color and the quality of the work so your ears must have been burning. Thanks again for everything! Keep in touch.
Oh, my... I think I am speechless. Well done, my friend. I have to tell you I am so totally STOKED about the paintjob, It looks better than I expected! I must tell you I had envisioned something different because I had seen that other one you did at the road house cafe. I can tell you right now that this is so much better than what I pictured - Freakin insane! Have you seen anything like this? I HAVEN'T. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BTW, everywhere I go I have people stopping to look at the bike, the overall consensus is that these people seem to prefer the less in your face stuff and love the class it adds to the bike's character! Last Saturday people I had never met were stopping at the bike and looking as I was coming out of places!
Mark, AWESOME work!! I have taken the stocks to be fitted with the rest of the components. John will install the Action and Barrel then they will go to Leo Anderson for scope mounting and zeroing. It's really getting close to the FINISHED stage. It's almost hard to believe,,, a project I started back in November of 2005 is finally in its final stages. I will send photos when I received the finished products. Thanks again, Mark. That is truly AWESOME work. When I took the stocks to John King, he asked, "who is this guy"?? I'm curious to see how long it will take for the word to spread. Take care.
Mark, I have already had several people ask about the paint. You should be getting more hits on your site. Thanks again, Mark. These are truly awesome pieces of work. The following link is to 6mmBR.com where I posted the pictures and a short story about the guns. Your site is mentioned along with the link to the pictures.
Hi Mark, We brought the bike home on Saturday, the 14th of April. It's been a long wait but well worth it. Your work is absolutely beautiful! Even tho it would have been done sooner if we hadn't taken it to HD we're glad we did because we wouldn't have found you otherwise.We are extremely happy with your work and will definately recommend you to everyone. Of course, in the future, anything we need will come to you. Attached are some pics, if you need more just holler. Thanks again, we love the bike!
Hey there. Hope this finds you busy with lots of metal just waiting to be touched...Wanted to let you know that we took the bike in to HD last week for some things and while it was lined up with all the others, guys would walk in and make a beeline for it. Lots of compliments on the paint. I don't know what was shining more, Pats face or the paint job. When we get er back we'll get some good pictures for ya.