Gallery
Built with Vanderslice.
Every Project tells a story. From award-winning lowriders andpublic art to customer builds and custom missions, this gallery showcases the craftsmanship, creativity, and passion behind Vanderslice Kustom Paint Supply.
Explore some of our favorite projects, see our products in action, and get inspired for your next build or project.
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Custom Award Winning Builds
For more than four decades, Rob Vanderslice has created award-winning custom paint that has earned national recognition, magazine features, and championship titles. These vehicles represent some of the most iconic builds in his career and continue to inspire custom painters around the world.
1.Casanova II
A 1990 Nissan 300ZX Convertible
Highlights
- 🏆 First 3-Time World Champion Euro of the Year
- ⭐ First vehicle to earn a perfect 300-point score at a sanctioned competition
- 📖 Featured in Lowrider Magazine
- 🎨 Custom paint by Rob Vanderslice
- 🚗 Rob painted it in 1995, and it Displayed at the 2026 Albuquerque Lowrider Super Show.
2. The Dazzler
1977 Ford LTD

Highlights
- 📖 Featured as Lowrider Magazine’s Lowrider of the Month and selected as the Budweiser Centerfold Poster (December 1995).
- 🎨 Showcased Rob Vanderslice’s signature layered candy paint, hand-laid graphics, and flawless symmetry.
- 🏆 Became one of the Southwest’s most recognizable and influential lowriders of the 1990s.
- ⭐ Continues to be celebrated as one of Rob Vanderslice’s most iconic paint creations.
3. New Attraction
1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Highlights
- ⭐ Featured in Lowrider Magazine as “The New Attraction” (November 1998).
- 🎨 Showcased Rob Vanderslice’s signature layered candy paint, precision graphics, and innovative custom patterns.
- ⏳ Returned to the spotlight after nearly 30 years, proving that timeless craftsmanship never goes out of style.
- 🏆 Continues to be recognized as one of Rob Vanderslice’s final and most memorable custom paint masterpieces.
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🚗 A testament to paintwork that has remained iconic across generations oflowrider enthusiasts.
4. Rolling Malo
1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max

Highlights
- 🏆 Two-Time Lowrider of the Year, earning national recognition for its groundbreaking design.
- 📖 Featured in Lowrider Magazine’s Best of Radicals, celebrating one of the most iconic radical builds of its era.
- 🎨 Showcased Rob Vanderslice’s signature layered graphics, candy fades, and precision striping, seamlessly integrated with engraving and murals.
- ⭐ Helped redefine the radical lowrider movement by combining innovative paintwork with extreme fabrication and detail.
- 🚗 Remains one of the most recognizable radical Monte Carlo builds of the 2000s.
5. Furious R.I.V
1970 Buick Riviera
Highlights
- 🏆 Named Lowrider of the Month by Lowrider Magazine (February 2012).
- 📖 Featured as one of the most celebrated Buick Rivieras in the lowrider community.
- 🎨 Showcased Rob Vanderslice’s signature candy paint, precision graphics, and hand-laid patterns that transformed the Riviera into a rolling work of art.
- ⭐ Helped redefine the custom Buick Riviera with a timeless design that continues to inspire builders today.
- 🔥 Recognized as one of New Mexico’s most iconic lowrider builds and a standout example of Rob Vanderslice’s craftsmanship.
6.Duality
Cadillac Fleetwood
Highlights
- 💡 First custom vehicle to integrate LED lighting directly into the painted artwork, blending cutting-edge technology with custom paint.
- 🎨 Features two completely different custom paint schemes—one on each side of the vehicle—creating a true “Duality” design.
- 🚗 One of Rob Vanderslice’s personal daily drivers, proving custom paint can be both innovative and driven.
- 📖 Featured in Hot Rods & Rides Magazine, newspapers, and fine art galleries, showcasing its impact beyond the lowrider community.
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📺 Featured on CBS 60 Minutes, bringing Rob Vanderslice’s groundbreaking craftsmanship to a national audience.
These championship-winning builds represent only a small part of Rob Vanderslice’s legacy. For more than four decades, his paintwork has influenced generations of custom painters and continues to inspire builders around the world.
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Beyond the Paint Booth
For more than four decades, Rob Vanderslice’s passion for custom paint has reached far beyond the show floor. From public art and fine art commissions to mentoring future artists and preserving lowrider traditions, his work continues to make a lasting impact on communities across New Mexico and beyond.
1. Teaches the Duke city Lowrider Afterschool Bike Club



Highlights
- 🚲 Program Coordinator of the Duke City Lowrider Bike Club.
- 👨🏫 Mentors 80 students each year in custom paint, pinstriping, fabrication, and design, while teaching them trade skills and offering different career pathways.
- 🌟 Helping preserve and pass on the art of lowriding to the next generation.
2.Albuquerque International Sunport City Project

Highlights
- 🎨 Lead artist to create custom artwork for a major Albuquerque International Sunport project.
- 🏜️ Bringing New Mexico’s custom paint artistry into one of the state’s most visited public spaces.
- ⭐ A milestone showcasing Rob’s work beyond the automotive industry.
3.Public Art Projects

Highlights
- 🎨 Contributed to community art initiatives, including Albuquerque’s Route 66 Remixed project.
- 🌎 Creating artwork that becomes part of the city’s cultural landscape.
- ⭐ Bringing custom paint techniques into public spaces for everyone to enjoy.
4. Judy Chicago Commission

Highlights
- 🎨 Commissioned to paint sculptural artwork for internationally acclaimed artist Judy Chicago.
- 🖼️ Applied automotive finishing techniques to museum-quality fine art, that will be displayed in Australia, Venice and more!
- ⭐ Demonstrates the versatility of Rob’s craftsmanship across artistic disciplines.
5. Galleries

Highlights
- 🖼️ Artwork and custom-painted vehicles featured in museums and art galleries.
- 🎨 Helping elevate custom automotive paint as a recognized art form.
- ⭐ Showcasing New Mexico craftsmanship to audiences beyond the car community.
6. Lowrider Pattern Workshops

Highlights
🎨 Teaches an annual Lowrider Pattern Workshop, sharing the techniques behind traditional custom paint layouts.
👨🏫 Welcomes approximately 30 adult students each year, from beginners to experienced painters.
✍️ Covers layout design, symmetry, line flow, and the foundations of classic lowrider pattern work.
🌟 Helping preserve and pass on the art of traditional lowrider painting to the next generation of custom artists.
7. Media & Recognition

Highlights
📺 Featured on CBS 60 Minutes and MTV
📖 Published in Lowrider Magazine, Hot Rods & Rides, and numerous automotive publications
📰 Featured in newspapers and media outlets throughout the United States
🏛️ Artwork and custom-painted vehicles exhibited in museums and galleries
🌎 Helping showcase New Mexico’s custom paint artistry on a national stage
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Built by Our Customers
Nothing inspires us more than seeing what our customers create. From daily drivers and classic trucks to championship lowriders and motorcycles, these projects showcase the creativity, craftsmanship, and dedication of painters who trust Vanderslice Kustom Paint Supply.
(JJ, Farmington) 
(Sean D, ABQ NM)
(John, Florida)
(Kevin, Spokane WA)

(Ozzy and Azul, Kansas)

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