Collection: Rattle Can Hero Collection | Marcus Hayes

Built, not bought.

The Rattle Can Hero Collection celebrates DIY car builders who pick up a spray can and just crack on — no excuses, no limits.

The Rattle Can Hero Collection is a tribute to the doers — the people who don’t wait for perfect conditions, big budgets, or professional paint booths to build the cars they love.


This collection is inspired by my own hands-on spray-can paint job on my Mk2 Escort, Heidi — painted at home using nothing more than prep, patience, and rattle cans. No shortcuts, no excuses — just getting stuck in and making progress.


Being a Rattle Can Hero isn’t about flawless finishes or show trophies. It’s about effort, creativity, and the satisfaction of standing back and saying “I did that.” It represents late nights in cold garages, learning through trial and error, and pushing on regardless of limited tools or budgets.


This collection is for builders, modifiers, restorers, and anyone who understands that real car culture lives in garages, driveways, and lock-ups — not just professional workshops.


If you’ve ever shaken a can until your arm hurt, sanded back a run, or stepped back to admire a freshly painted panel — this one’s for you.