A Rare Look Inside Charley Hutton's Color Studio

Levi joins RUPES USA's Dylan von Kleist to visit world-famous automotive painter Charley Hutton!
They chat about the shop as well as the tools & experiences that Charley has had in his storied-career.
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Hosts: Levi Gates, Dylan von Kleist
Recorded by: Tim O'Brien, Anthony Fisher
Edited by: Jimmy Wilkey, Tim O'Brien, Dane Hennen
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[@seantalkradio3973]

It's great to see Charley still doing his thing. It's like seeing an old friend.

[@petemurphy3585]

I met Charlie a few years ago as a painter myself i was a bit nervous meeting him .but he was so friendly ,humble and gave so much help and advice nothing was any trouble .he even gave me a number to call him if I ever had any problems and to see what he could do to help .one lovely kind helpful being truly a honor and privilege meeting him thank you Charlie. Could you ever see wayne or boyde doing that. No me neither.

[@haroldleaming2625]

Charlie is a gentleman, my two boys took a tour of the country and a freind of his (with permission) gave me Charlie's adress. He gave us a tour of his shop and talked to us like we where equals. I never forgot how nice he was back in 2015. We where the 3 guys in the green F150 fr9m Massachusetts.

[@CarlosAlberto-ii1li]

Freind....................

[@excavator31]

..I remember watching Charlie when he worked for Boyd Coddington on Quest TV, (American Hotrod,) almost in tears having been given a deadline of only 6 weeks to completely restore a vintage mustang , and expected to do all the bodywork and paint in 10 days or something. Charlie is a craftsman and an "Artiste" of the highest quality. So happy to see him in his own shop doing what he loves, his own way, at his own pace. He looks so incredabily happy and relaxed. Well done that man. Respect from England. Loved watching your work.

[@tommymitchell2935]

Charlie amazing talent love his work

[@WillChandlerFLD120]

6 weeks? They faked every deadline. Charlie's a pretty good actor too

[@uioned]

I always liked him, he busted his butt for Boyd glad to see he made it for himself. Great job Charlie your a great worker and very nice down to earth guy.

[@wademiyataki9221]

Charley’s awesome. He and Roy were the best! RIP Roy.

[@wademiyataki9221]

Cool! I'm not sure I can tune in live, as I'll still be working, but I'll try. Thanks!

[@richardtrow2751]

Great to see Charley with his own shop 👏 absolutely superb paint and body quality 👌

[@richardmorris7063]

Charlie is a very honest sounding guy. Hard work has put him in a good position.

[@pkrissz]

I wish nothing but the very best for Charlie.

[@seancollins6524]

Charley has a great way on how talks about cars very interesting guy. Watching in Ireland 🇮🇪,

[@tylerwhaley992]

There is no one better than Charlie. The man is a true inspiration.

[@Oneida100]

What a humble guy who is amazingly talented and obviously loves his profession.

[@ricdale7813]

Charley should have his own show. Great guy, polar opposite of Boyd/Duane.

[@fredericrike5974]

Chip Foose is probably best known for his paint- and Chip would send Charlie a car, saying, " I think I see it in Blue- shoot and will we will like it". The two of them are much alike . I love seeing Charlie's shop in the back of beyond, going to the freight warehouse to pick up cars that get shipped to him!

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

He's a traitor

[@paleo704]

@@ArtVandelayOfficial exactly. Charley would be nothing without Boyd

[@andrewwinch474]

@@paleo704 actually he’d still be a top notch body and paint guy, Boyd or not. All Boyd taught him was how not to do things.

[@leejohnson6173]

@@ArtVandelayOfficial why because he got tired of working for a pos lol

[@Roger-hp1yg]

Good to see Charlie is doing good. Hes worked his butt off to get this where he is now. Good job Charlie.

[@AaronsRandomLife]

It’s amazing seeing how awesome and alive of a person Charlie is. TV producers tried to turn him into this other thing all together. Charlie’s one of the best painters in the world and one of the greatest dudes.

[@enriquevasquez8024]

Love Charlie's dedication, love and passion for his art. I've followed his work since American Hot Rod when I lived in L.A. Now that I live in Boise, ID...it's a total dream to have him work on my ride. Please baby Jesus, make it happen!!!

[@CarlosAlberto-ii1li]

What an awful display of unwanted and false religiousness.

[@lewiskemp5893]

As a body tech of 30 years I know how hard body work is. Im so glad to see you happy and congrats on your shop

[@wrightfarmshoffman8663]

Best painter and body man ever ,

[@ScottyLo]

Charlie is a humble guy and his hard work and likability has brought him success. Oh did I forget to mention his talent has also made him successful as well. Great video. Nice to see him doing well.

[@eddaeges9309]

Seems like a down to earth type of guy. Someone that would be fun to sit down , have pizza and drinks and just talk about not only shop, but his life experiences .

[@marklowe7431]

Very gratifying to see him do his own thing without the abuse of his time. It almost weird seeing him so happy.

[@rwstillwater]

A regular guy with awesome talent. What a combination!

[@mikee5902]

Charlie is so darn good love his work.

[@7natcho]

@@theragcompany Always loved Charley's ... Is that the Dual Gia Rawlings and Collins restored ? Their bodywork and paint jobs are sooo rushed ! Rush jobs are silly because no matter how good a body man or painter your at the mercy of product cure times ...

[@sjowners]

Dudes a class act, nice to see someone holding the torch for the industry! ✌✌

[@Simon-d8n]

Like I said. That industry can be so toxic. Yea I would not return. I seen way to much. But. I still like car culture thu

[@stevestrout3437]

It’s nice to see one of the ones behind the scenes of a television show that probably spent years sucking filler dust actually getting to this stage in his life. Boyd Coddington didn’t make him, he more than likely already had it. Great job!!

[@jimthomas777]

Charlie painted a Riddler for the Sema show and Dead Cottington was pissed

[@Xmetalfanx]

It's been years since I watched American Hot Rods ...Charlie was always the guy I saw myself looking up to most in the shop ... he knew what he was doing ... professional but overall ... just a really good guy to everyone else

[@douglasschultz9808]

Seeing Charlie in 2019 and he looks younger and way less stressed than when he worked for Boyd in the early 2000’s.

[@Simon-d8n]

Dame I get that. Stress and dramas. Is why I left that industry. Guess. It. Wasn’t my. Path. It’s. It lie. The cia didn’t. Go. In to help me that much. And the USA military did me so dirty too. ..west Auckland dramas

[@purushaonezeroeight165]

Just awesome.

[@ezragonzalez8936]

Charlie reminds me so much of Paul Walker like his brother! I lived 5 min away from the Coddington shop met Boyd a few times and talked with Duane but never Charlie he was always actually working! lol great to see he is doing great!

[@craigorford9932]

Charlie Hutton,A true Gentleman of the hot rod and automotive world an all round nice cool guy Would love to meet him and have a beer or 2 with him

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Being someone who likes to paint stuff Charlie was the only reason I watched that other show Just to see someone with real talent and skill paint stuff the right way😍😍👍👍

[@lendog203]

so skilled and so humble... charlie is the man.

[@axelbart7470]

Holy cow, what a great video, thank you for sharing, amazing

[@PUNCHARD800ftlb]

the way he said he was blessed by working with boyd you know hes a true genltleman

[@phoenixblack1220]

Glad he is doing well. Very gifted craftsman.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

i kind of agree with Charley that the coolest part in the trade would be doing a flawless restoration without the deadline factors ive been a car guy my whole life not professionally but still a hands on Craftsman and a full custom one of a kind job going through my shop are the best its nice knowing the customer is willing to forfeit a deadline over the quality of a kob or build yet as a businessman and a professional i still set timely goals on whatever i’m doing and a nice thing about doing a car or motorcycle is it is a luxury item for most people and its not critical to adhere to a deadline i was a fan of the American Hot Rod television show and was glad to see some follow up on Charley after all these years and that he was doing pretty well on his own i do hope he got what he was looking for which he indicated spending more time with his wife and children

[@fredericrike5974]

I loved the cars Boy's shop turned out but I'm a hobbyist motorhead, and a professional construction guy- as I'm doing the job today, I was always looking at my staff, seeking to find the better ones to take to the next job or the youngest ones who could be even better if I invested some time in them. Boyd didn't invest much but spleen in his troops- Charlie Hutton's story and Mike Curtis' are just two that ended much better than Boyd wanted them too- all success went through Boyd and only through Boyd; ask Diane, his first wife.

[@nascarfan88ta]

Seems like people that remained loyal to Boyd have largely become irrelevant (Duane) and guys that left (Charley, Mike Curtis, Foose) are largely successful

[@davefuelling7955]

Wow, it was great to see Charlie, I was a big fan of American Hot Rod. I thought Boyd was crazy for letting Charlie go because he asked for time off to paint a Riddler entry. Glad to see he's doing well and has his own shop.

[@deepriver6155]

There is life after Coddingtons!!

[@anthonyslazas2898]

It's doesn't begin until you leave.

[@playwme3]

LOL. Yep, thats when life begins. You could see that place just sucking the life out of these guys.

[@berserkergames113]

@@playwme3 it was sucking the life out of them so much one of them couldnt even move is upper lip anymore

[@playwme3]

@@berserkergames113 , LOL. Poor Mike. Boyd treated him like he owned him. Giving up weekends and working long nights to meet deadlines all so some cashed up wanker can debut the car he “built”. That’s no way to live.

[@Simon-d8n]

@@anthonyslazas2898 Dame that sounds like those toxic. Hawkes bay shops to. Oh they. Caused so much toxic dramas even in Hawkes bay. Yes. See why people leave the industry. It’s. Toxic. A lot of. Places.

[@Braveheart7914-idfl]

Charlie so deserves his own shop he’s made a lot of money for other builders and I hope with all my heart it works out for him and his family massive fan from uk England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙏🏻👏👏👏

[@fasteddie9475]

Luv me some Charlie Hutton, remember him from American Hot Rod, puttin up with the drama of Boyd's shop, Charlie is the Mannnnn!

[@alabamamanus1]

I met him at SEMA 1 year and I was completely starstruck (and I don't get starstruck). He is such a classy man and completely approachable.

[@Resto-Scraps]

Hey man ..my name is Chris .. I met u in Syracuse NY . I was your chef at Dolce Vita restaurant .. glad to see your still painting man .. you said "I'm not famous .. I just spray paint" . Lol hope all is well man !

[@JRCreations92]

Glad to see Charlie is much happier and stress free

[@markreep7841]

Much respect for Charley. Great work, good man

[@stevemcgarrett303]

Charlie's a great guy. I met him at the Boise Roadster Show once. This is how he is with everyone from what I've seen.

[@v12tommy]

Its funny to see Charlie talk about egos, because he definitely doesnt have one. He's probably one of the top 5 painters on the planet, and you'd never know it talking to him. He's a true, down to earth, humble car guy. If i ever had a car that needed work, he'd probably be first on my list.

[@davidlevin5361]

Dude! Charlie Hutton! Nuff said!

[@FernandoRubensBrandaoBar-bx1kf]

I'm Brazilian and I watched Charley's excellent work on American Hot Rod with Boyddington. Always concerned with perfection, he is among or better professionals, without a doubt!!

[@Zazi-oj6zj]

This guy hasn't aged he's master at his craft

[@pdrizzledizzle]

What a cool guy to get to talk to, incredibly genuine and humble.

[@marycollins8413]

Parker Brown arrows Union and money and I am a bit of time to get a chance to look forward to your ignore list and send it to be a good day please let me know and we'll have the same time as the email address and I am going to be able to make the payment of your help in any of the same thing happened yup that I can see it on my own experience and education is not going on and on and it has to do this and that you are you going to be in your browser window to get a chance to look at the moment I am a bit of an issue for me to get back in the morning and I am going sew saw. SAE corrected it has al good day to get. The only one who is the same as a good time for the use the following document untitled by a moderator emeritus of my resume and a half day and I have to do this and I have to get back with a great weekend and see how the email address and I am going to be able have a nice time at home in time and effort you are you doing a good day please let it sit down to earth is the only way you want you have to be in your email and any attachments is intended only for the same as the email address and I have to be in touch base on a regular thing,

[@pjfan173]

So so cool. Thanks for sharing this

[@svr73]

I have driven past his studio during my last visit in 2013 but no one was there. I would love to meet the legend

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Charlie has to be one of the classiest and talented guys around! Kevin

[@marybetheby5184]

The thumbs down comes from Boyd's ghost...Great shop Charlie!!He knows behind every good painter is a great buffer!!🤘🤘

[@plokijij7856]

And thumbs down from Duane Mayer he hates nice guys like Charlie!

[@marybetheby5184]

@@plokijij7856 Really don't understand how that guy didn't get knocked tf out on that show...

[@rustytanks]

Looking good Charley, you've come a long way, God bless

[@johnm.5848]

It's good to see that Charlie has moved onto greater things since he left Boyd Coddington's shop. Other former Coddington employees like Mike Curtis have done the same. All the best to them in their respective future endeavours.

[@phelanpawly2507]

Been a big Charley fan for a very long time. Yes, cos he’s a great paint and body guy but that wouldn’t matter shit to me, he’s just a real good guy. I hope he gets down to Australia again soon.

[@sashas8168]

Charlie's such a nice guy, need more guys like him in the industry.

[@captainh3831]

If there's one word to me that describes Charlie best, that word would be class. Some have it and some don't...he does.

[@FrankTech]

He was the best one from American hotrod.. hands down..

[@garethhigham4591]

Thee most humble guy on earth im glad he left Boyd and perused his art. the guy is a legend look at his work!!!

[@trentherring5640]

Such a down to earth guy.

[@kenbode8806]

Great video guys!!! Charlie is one amazing paint and body guy!

[@garrieleepeck8753]

Glad he doing well

[@petergracemeguide1280]

Living experience = great legend

[@tommyjm83]

He's awesome guy and painter. Bad ass watched him on boyd con show

[@keithfirebird7618]

Cool shop Charley 😎

[@willowwonderbull7100]

ive been lucky to see a couple cars charlie painted at a show in detailing lights the man paints a car as perfect as possible never seen anyone paint cars like him

[@roscoejones4515]

He's very blessed.

[@bustergutz231]

His memory is as short as his Peter, gotta love it.

[@keithfirebird7618]

Nice TA

[@freemindthinkerezrapound5071]

Charlie is the kind of guy you want to work for unlike Dwayne at Boyds who single handed ruined Boyds business

[@grabasandwich]

Boyd might've had a hand in that too. He may have been a visionary, but as a person he wasn't portrayed in a very good light.

[@kevindick1110]

DUH-wayne was a walking hostile work environment. Half the employees could've sued him and Boyd. Really surprised someone didnt throw him a beat down.

[@playwme3]

Nah, that was all Boyd and his wife. Dwayne was running the shop the way Boyd wanted him to. If anything, Dwayne was the perfect employee, doing what the boss demanded. He just had an unfortunate position in the middle that made him look like a bad guy and he stuck up for Boyd too much.

[@jamesgilliam6615]

This was great I'm happy to know Charlie is doing well good stuff

[@jamesgilliam6615]

@@theragcompany good looking for that thanks

[@inxs13]

How cool. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@salmonaco007]

Charlie gave his all at boyds every episode he had bondo dust on his clothes hands ect guy work so late he stayed overnight guy deserves & worked for what he has

[@dinxsy8069]

Watching American Hot Rod all again reminiscing over the good days and decided to search up the employees, low and behold Charlie on the KZbins, along with seeing Dwayne on the interweb had fell out of his car at 25mph couple years back stone drunk 🤣

[@rogerwhiting9310]

He always seemed like a good guy

[@markty2860]

A big fan of Charley... Boyd did him dirty... God rest his soul. But Charley, Mike, Bluebear and Roy made that show interesting to watch. I'm happy to see him very successful in his business. HE IS A GOOD MAN.

[@farmshoffman8475]

He was the best and he is a craftsman all the way

[@metricOIL]

Still remember Charlie from Discovery Channel and Boyd.... probably one of the shows that got them on the map....

[@fredericrike5974]

Charlie talks about paining and finishing four Riddler winners like it wasn't much- Charlie and Charlie's talent got him where he was- if Boyd were alive and he worked there, he be screaming for another 100 hours overtime, no excuses, you are nothing without me.

[@JK4fam2008]

I second Charlie should have his own show dudes a living legend for real and he’s funny 😄

[@johnmaxx4818]

I would have liked to heard what happened when he left chip foose

[@rhettcorbett3346]

The Legend.

[@turbotorana4336]

would have been nice if you showed more of the shop

[@farmshoffman8475]

Wish he has his own show , but like to see him have a KZbin page

[@VeteranDetail]

Great Video Guys, so much passion going on, like kids in a Candy Store😬

[@Gr8DaneFilms]

Veteran Detail it was seriously awesome to be there!

[@josephmeyers3597]

Looks like everyone from boyd's made a successful career after leaving except duane

[@cornpopfailed4141]

What a cool dude. He's too good for California.

[@tys5999]

Didn't watch more than a few episodes of coddington and figured Duane out. I can't believe he never got drug out back and just got his ass beat. Always thought Charley was good shit. Glad to see him successful on his own

[@andyjamestf]

He was always destined for success

[@michaelmoreno5020]

I've read in different videos and articles, about how some employees stabbed Boyd in the back. They didnt. Boyd the Prick, along with that horseass Dwayne, would really drive the guys hard. And more often than not, when they accomplished their goals, 10x more was expected out of them. Once the good ones started leavin, Boyd would throw the loyalty crap in their faces.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

No, Boyd was a father figure to these traitors They sent him to an early grave with broken heart

[@freedomisntfree5573]

@@ArtVandelayOfficial bull shit

[@FP194]

@@ArtVandelayOfficial You must have been Boyd and Duane’s fluffer

[@cornishcat11]

@@ArtVandelayOfficial boyd was a chancer who relyed on others talent.

[@jimmylukes6152]

wow charlie still looks the same!

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

Atleast he dont look tired and he can do things properly not rushing he is a great painter best thing he did leaving boyde to do things his way

[@shepherd3085]

The floor is so clean I could eat off of it 😂

[@berserkergames113]

you broke my heart charley

[@pettingellhammer]

The curse of “the body man’s eye”, once you develop it you never notice anything good about a car, ONLY the flaws.

[@danmorrissette4814]

What a Cool Surprise !!!!! This is Great~!

[@paulnutter1713]

What's so hard about covering a car in clag and then blathering it in loads of paint , rubbing it down and buffing it up. My mate worked for an Aston Martin restorer,no filler allowed, painted to an excellent finish with minimal buffing required