PATINA OVER PERFECTION Rat Rod T-Shirt

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Made to order. Most products take 2–7 business days to produce before shipping. US standard shipping typically takes another 2–5 business days; economy shipping, when available, typically takes 4–8. Timing varies by product and destination, and holiday delivery is not guaranteed. US orders over $50 ship free. Order by December 10 for Christmas; see our Christmas shipping deadlines. Orders with multiple items may arrive separately. Read our shipping policy.

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PRINT PLACEMENT: The main graphic is printed large on the BACK. The front has a small Vulture Kustoms badge on the left chest.

Available sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL. Color availability varies by size; select your size and color above.

PATINA OVER PERFECTION is a unisex rat rod graphic T-shirt with distressed piston, spark plug and checkerboard artwork for builders who value character over polish.

Factory fresh is overrated.

PATINA OVER PERFECTION is for the builders who see a story in every rust spot. A distressed piston, spark plugs and racing checkerboards sit under bold vintage lettering in rust red, olive green, golden yellow and aged cream, with "Rust Builds Stories," "Built to Last" and "Not to Impress" worked into the art.

It celebrates driveway builds, busted knuckles and cars that wear their history proudly. Want it on the toolbox too? Grab the matching PATINA OVER PERFECTION sticker.

Why gearheads grab this one

• The rat rod philosophy in one shirt
• Earthy vintage color palette that looks great on every shirt color
• Pairs with the matching die-cut sticker for an easy gift bundle

Questions & Answers

What does "patina" mean on a car?

Patina is the natural wear, fading and surface rust a vehicle earns over decades. Rat rodders keep it instead of painting over it, because it shows the car's history.

How does it fit?

It's a classic unisex fit. Order your usual t-shirt size, or size up for a roomier, worn-in look. See the size chart below.

How long do production and shipping take?

Made to order. Most products take 2–7 business days to produce before shipping. US standard shipping typically takes another 2–5 business days; economy shipping, when available, typically takes 4–8. Timing varies by product and destination, and holiday delivery is not guaranteed. Shipping charges and available methods appear at checkout. Orders with multiple items may arrive separately. Read our shipping policy.

Shirt Details

• Gildan 5000 heavy cotton tee, 5.3 oz, 100% cotton (solid colors)
• Classic unisex fit with ribbed crew neck and shoulder tape
• Tubular knit, no side seams
• Artwork printed DTG for crisp detail; tear-away label
• OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified blank
• Printed to order, just for you

Size Chart (inches)

*Sleeve measured from center back. Measurements may vary up to 1.5 in.

Care

Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Non-chlorine bleach only. Don't iron the print or dry clean.

Vulture Kustoms — Custom Without Conformity. Driveway-built since 2016 in Orange Park, Florida.

Pair it with

• PATINA OVER PERFECTION Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker

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