CUSTOM BUILT. NICHOLS MADE.
turning heads & tearing pavement since 2007.
Based in Watseka, Illinois, Nichols Paint & Fab brings custom automotive projects to life through sheet metal and chassis fabrication, performance upgrades, parts sourcing and installation, and 4×4 customization. Since 2007, we’ve combined craftsmanship and attention to detail to build vehicles around our customers’ ideas, from individual upgrades to complete custom builds.
what we do
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Custom sheet metal and chassis fabrication.
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Camshaft swaps, supercharger installation, and supporting upgrades.
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Automotive parts sourced and professionally installed.
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Suspension, wheels, tires, and off-road accessories.
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Custom automotive paint, bodywork, and finishes.
Our Work
A glimpse at some of the custom builds we've brought to life.
be the cool kid on the block
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Best Sellers
Fly the flag. Rep the shop. Our Nichols Paint & Fab Fly the Flag T-Shirt pairs an American flag design with our black and red spade logo on a black tee. Whether you’re headed to a car show, out for a weekend cruise, or firing up the grill, this one belongs in your rotation.
• 50% cotton / 50% polyester blend
• Black tee with American flag and spade graphics
• Unisex fit using standard men’s sizing
• Youth, adult, and tall size options
Grab your size and wear your Nichols pride.
From Nichols swag and automotive gear to MicroDOT helmets, SPY Optic sunglasses, RC cars, and more — find it all in the Nichols shop.
Black and neon green—you know it’s Nichols. Our Green Spade T-Shirt features the Nichols Paint & Fab name and our signature neon green spade, with graphics on both sides. Whether you’re checking out the builds at a car show or heading out with the crew, this tee makes it easy to rep your favorite shop.
• 50% cotton / 50% polyester blend
• Black shirt with neon green spade graphics
• Unisex fit using standard men’s sizing
• Youth, adult, and tall size options
Grab your size and wear the Nichols colors.
Skulls, wrenches, and Nichols—this one belongs in your rotation. Our Bearded Skull T-Shirt features a bold bearded skull framed by wrenches on the front, with our signature black spade logo on the back. Throw it on for a car show, a weekend cruise, or a day hanging out at the shop.
• Comfortable 50% cotton / 50% polyester blend
• Bearded skull and wrench graphic on the front
• Black Nichols spade logo on the back
• Unisex fit using standard men’s sizing
• Adult sizes Small–4XL, plus tall options XLT–4XLT
Pick your size and rep the shop.
ABOUT NICHOLS
BUILT ON PASSION.
BACKED BY EXPERIENCE.
Custom automotive craftsmanship since 2007.