Air-brushing: £300-£10,000
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What better way to make your truck stand out than giving it a unique custom paint job? But be warned: although there are plenty of artists out there, some are better than others, so make sure you do your research first. After all, the last thing you want is for people to mistake that picture of Marilyn Monroe on the back of your cab for Marilyn Manson!
What the expert says
Matt, www.matt-paint.tumblr.com or www.mattpaint.tumblr.com: “You can spend as little or as much as you like, but the average is about £4,000,' says Matt, who is widely considered to be one of the best air-brushers in Europe. Although most of the work he does is for owner-drivers, Matt says a growing number of fleets are also realising the benefits of air-brushing. “Not only is it good advertising for the haulier, but drivers tend to take a lot more pride in an air-brushed truck.”
Although a competent air-brusher can do just about anything, Matt stresses the importance of providing decent reference material. “One guy wanted a picture of his wife on the truck, but all he gave me to work with was a passport picture,' he says.