Holiday gift shopping gets interesting when the recipient cares more about torque curves and interior stitch lines than gift cards and sweaters. Over the years at Toussaint Customs in Baton Rouge, one thing has become obvious: for people who genuinely love their vehicles, the best gifts are the ones that become part of the drive, not something...
Spend enough time around car enthusiasts in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or anywhere in South Louisiana, and one thing becomes obvious—people around here don’t shy away from bold ideas. The brighter, louder, and more head-turning a build is, the better. So it’s no surprise that chrome wraps have become one of the biggest customization trends...
Every custom job starts with a vision. Maybe it’s a full color change, maybe it’s a design that turns heads at every stoplight, or maybe it’s just a sleek refresh that makes an older ride look brand new. Either way, the same question always comes up before the work begins: wrap or paint? Both options...
By Marcus Toussaint, Owner of Toussaint Customs – Baton Rouge, Louisiana Every classic car has a story. Some are tucked away in barns, covered in dust and memories. Others have been sitting in garages for decades, waiting patiently for someone to give them a second chance. In my shop, I see them all—old Chevys with...
A car’s finish is more than its first impression—it’s a reflection of pride, craftsmanship, and care. Whether it’s a custom paint job or a precision vinyl wrap, that finish represents hours of work and a significant investment. Yet, maintaining it properly is often overlooked. Many vehicle owners assume that once the paint cures or the...
The true measure of craftsmanship is found in the details. High-end upgrades and specialty custom projects are not about extravagance—they are about purpose, longevity, and precision. Each custom piece, whether it’s a hand-built cabinet, a steel staircase, or a one-of-a-kind feature wall, tells a story about how the space was designed to work and endure....
Owning a vehicle with a wrap or custom paint job is more than just driving something that looks different from what rolls off the factory line. It is about expressing identity, turning a daily driver into a statement piece, and taking pride in craftsmanship. That investment deserves proper care. Over time, sun, rain, road salt,...
When it comes to changing up the look of a car or truck, there’s a big difference between commitment and flexibility. Traditional paint jobs are a commitment—once it’s done, it’s not easily undone. Vinyl, on the other hand, gives drivers the flexibility to experiment. That flexibility is the reason vinyl customization has grown from a...
In Baton Rouge, the roads carry every kind of story on four wheels. Some stories are written on the sleek lines of imported exotics. Others unfold through trucks, sedans, and SUVs that carry families to work, school, and back again. My role at Toussaint Customs is to understand these stories, to honor the engineering behind...
Collisions happen when least expected. One moment everything is normal, and the next there is the sound of impact, the jolt of the vehicle, and the sudden realization that the day has changed. In that moment, emotions can run high, and decisions made in the minutes and hours that follow shape the outcome. Over the...