This Week on Trading Paints: September 5, 2025

Welcome to This Week on Trading Paints, the pulse on what’s happening in the Trading Paints world while you’re getting ready for the new iRacing build.

🧑‍🎨 Brendan Droppo in the spotlight

The latest in our Artist Spotlight Series focuses on Ontario, Canada’s Brendan Droppo, the designer of choice for the likes of Jimmie Johnson and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB. Read the full interview to learn how Brendan made his climb to become one of the foremost artists in the NASCAR world.

👀 Artists wanted!

We’re looking for artists, creators and designers to highlight in future editions of our monthly Artist Spotlight features. Do you know somebody in the racing world — virtual or not — deserving of some recognition? Let us know Instagram and Bluesky.

🎨 We updated the Gen 4 templates in Paint Builder

It’s a small change, but a welcome one. As requested, the Gen 4 2003 stock car templates in Paint Builder have been updated to separate more decal-stamped items into their own layers for better control over which parts of the car you’re painting. New projects will now have separate layers for door and nose contingency stickers, as well as the paintable headlight, taillight, and car parts.

🌟 Fresh Official Paints

Some new Verified Official Paints have dropped in the Showroom this week. (Good news for Brandon Jones fans!)

🏎️ Staff Picks

Here are a few paints Team Trading Paints is digging right now.

1981 #44 Terry Labonte Stratagraph Buick - Winston Cup by William Goshen - Trading Paints

Terry Labonte had his best season to date in 1981. While he didn’t win a race in his third full season with the Billy Hagan team, he did earn two poles, 8 top 5’s and 17 top 10’s, finishing 4th in points.

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1981 #47 Ron Bouchard Race Hill Farms Buick - Winston Cup by William Goshen - Trading Paints

Ron Bouchard joined the Jack Beebe owned Race Hill Farm team early in 1981, replacing the departing Harry Gant. Ron would go on to earn 5 top 5’s, 12 top 10’s and win the Talladega 500 in a thrilling three wide photo finish with Darrell Waltrip and Terry Labonte. Ron would finish 21st in points and win Winston Cup Rookie of the Year honors.

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Mustang Pace Car by Don Craig - Trading Paints

1979 Mustang Pace Car inspired livery

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Ford Mustang GT3 Charlottes Chariot by Don Craig - Trading Paints

Charlottes Chariot II Mustang P51 inspired livery

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Double Trouble 2 by Don Craig - Trading Paints

Double Trouble 2 Mustang P-51 inspired livery

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Rusty Mini Stock by Carlos R. F. - Trading Paints

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Sour Strips - Next Gen Camry by Cannon Gibbs - Trading Paints

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(2026) - Sheldon Creed Ollies Chevrolet Camaro Conecpt by Luke G. - Trading Paints

My concept for Sheldon Creed’s 2026 Chevy! Enjoy!

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🏆 Paint of the Week

This replica of a Donny Schatz sprint car from Austin M. is this week’s Paint of the Week, hand-picked by our Community Manager, Patrick.

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