What Shine Auto Project does

Shine Auto Project is a privately held, founder-operated automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer based in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The company designs and produces composite aerodynamic body components—including front bumpers, lips, sideskirts, rear add-ons, diffusers, spoilers, canards, and fenders—targeted at owners of Japanese performance vehicles such as the Nissan 350Z/370Z, Mazda RX-7 FD3S, Toyota Supra MKIII/MKIV, Honda S2000, Honda NSX, Lexus IS-F, and Toyota MR-2, with select offerings extended to the Lotus Exige. Parts are made-to-order in multiple proprietary material variants, including HybridFRP™ (flexible fiberglass composite, developed since 2005), HybridCarbon™ and HybridKevlar™ (flexible carbon and Kevlar composites produced via a proprietary vacuum infusion process), as well as standard FRP, carbon fiber, and Carbon-Kevlar options. The company also distributes genuine OEM JDM parts such as Mazda RX-7 FD3S 99-Spec items.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer manufacturer with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors. Sales are conducted through the company's own e-commerce website, email, phone, and direct messages on Facebook and Instagram, with international shipping available and a documented customer base spanning the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the Middle East. Unit pricing varies by material complexity, ranging from approximately $250 for entry-level FRP rear add-ons to $1,600 for premium HybridCarbon front bumpers; carbon and Kevlar variants command 2-3x premiums over FRP equivalents. The company employs between 1 and 10 people, with technical content, customer engagement, and manufacturing expertise appearing to be concentrated with the founder, "Ken." All operations are based at a single facility in Rancho Cucamonga, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Shine Auto Project

Legal name

Shine Auto Project

Website

https://www.shineautoproject.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shine Auto Project is a privately held, founder-operated US manufacturer of proprietary composite aero body kits (HybridFRP, vacuum-infused carbon, Kevlar) for Japanese performance vehicles, selling made-to-order parts direct-to-consumer globally via e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Body Parts

NAICS

Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (336390)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Aftermarket Exterior Accessories Manufacturing (Body Kits/Grilles/Bumpers/Racks/Tow Hooks) (IMACANAI)

Keywords

• Automotive body kits
• Composite aero parts
• Fiberglass car parts
• Carbon fiber components
• JDM aftermarket parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Rancho Cucamonga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Automotive Aero Parts Sales: One-time sale of automotive body parts including front bumpers, rear bumpers, sideskirts, lips, spoilers, diffusers, canards, fenders, and related aero components. Products are made-to-order with various material options (HybridFRP, Carbon, Kevlar).
2. Genuine OEM Parts: Sales of genuine OEM JDM parts for vehicles like Mazda RX-7 FD3S 99-Spec items including front bumpers, lips, brake ducts, air guides, undertrays, reinforcement bars, fog lights, and wings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shine Auto Project manufactures and sells made-to-order aftermarket aerodynamic body components—bumpers, front lips, side skirts, spoilers, and diffusers—for Japanese performance vehicles. Parts are produced from proprietary composite material lines (HybridFRP™ fiberglass, HybridCarbon™ carbon fiber, HybridKevlar™ Kevlar) using a vacuum infusion molding process, and are shipped directly from the Rancho Cucamonga, California facility to individual buyers worldwide.

Product overview

Shine Auto Project is an automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer specializing in composite body panels and aero kits for Japanese performance vehicles. Their product portfolio centers on proprietary material technologies—HybridFRP™ (flexible fiberglass composite), HybridCarbon™ (flexible carbon fiber via vacuum infusion), and Vacuum Infused Carbon—offered across multiple aero kit lines for vehicles including Nissan 350Z/370Z, Mazda RX-7 FD3S, Toyota Supra MKIII/MKIV, Honda S2000, Honda NSX, Lexus IS-F, Lotus Exige, and Toyota MR-2. Each vehicle-specific aero kit includes front bumpers/lips, sideskirts, rear add-ons/diffusers, spoilers, canards, and fender flares, available in multiple material and weave options (Plain Weave Carbon, Twill Weave Carbon, various Kevlar blends).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HybridFRP™: Proprietary flexible composite material used in bumpers, lips, and sideskirts for added durability over standard FRP.
• HybridCarbon™
• HybridKevlar™

Products and services

• HybridFRP™ aftermarket aero parts Flexible fiberglass-reinforced plastic aftermarket body components (bumpers, lips, side skirts, spoilers, diffusers) manufactured to order using the proprietary HybridFRP™ composite for JDM performance vehicles.
• HybridCarbon™ aftermarket aero parts Carbon fiber composite aftermarket body components manufactured to order using the proprietary HybridCarbon™ material, positioned as a premium upgrade tier over the HybridFRP™ line for JDM performance vehicles.
• HybridKevlar™ aftermarket aero parts Kevlar composite aftermarket body components manufactured to order using the proprietary HybridKevlar™ material, positioned as the highest-strength tier for JDM performance vehicles.
• Made-to-order composite body kit manufacturing Bespoke composite aero component manufacturing service where individual customers order parts produced to fit their specific JDM vehicle chassis, rather than purchasing from fixed in-stock SKUs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mechanical property within 70-80% of pre-preg carbon
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Seibon Carbon: Manufacturer of aftermarket carbon fiber body panels, hoods, trunks, and aero components for JDM and sports cars. Closely comparable in product category, customer base (JDM/sport compact enthusiasts), and DTC distribution model, but at significantly larger scale.
• VIS Racing Sports: Aftermarket body kit and aero parts manufacturer producing FRP and carbon fiber bumpers, lips, sideskirts, and fenders for Japanese sports cars and other platforms. Directly comparable product mix and customer base, with much broader SKU coverage.
• APR Performance: Manufacturer of aerodynamic components (front lips, side splitters, rear wings, diffusers) primarily for JDM and import performance cars. Comparable in category (aftermarket aero) and target customer, with a stronger brand presence in motorsport.
• Chargespeed: Japanese aftermarket aero parts brand known for body kits and bumpers for JDM performance vehicles (350Z, RX-7, Supra, etc.). Direct competitor on overlapping platforms, with similar visual style and enthusiast positioning.
• Carbon Fiber Works: Aftermarket carbon fiber body panels, hoods, and aero components for Japanese sports cars and exotics. Directly comparable on materials (carbon composites), product category, and JDM enthusiast customer base.
• TRA Kyoto (Rocket Bunny / Pandem): Kei Miura-designed widebody aero kits for JDM performance vehicles distributed globally. Direct competitor in the JDM aero aftermarket with much higher brand recognition and global distributor network.
• Voltex Racing: Japanese aero parts manufacturer known for GT-style wings, bumpers, and canards for JDM and time-attack vehicles. Directly comparable on product category and target customer (enthusiast/JDM), with strong motorsport credibility.
• C-West: Japanese aftermarket body kit maker specializing in aero and wide-body conversions for JDM sports cars (Civic, Integra, S2000, etc.). Comparable product offering and JDM enthusiast target market.
• Buddy Club: Aftermarket performance parts and aero components for JDM vehicles including Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi platforms. Comparable in product mix and enthusiast target customer, with broader product portfolio beyond aero.

Emerging players

• Seibon / Carbon Creations / Duraflex (composite aftermarket family): Composite body panel aftermarket family producing FRP and carbon fiber body kits for import and domestic platforms at lower price points. Comparable on materials and product category, but typically positioned as a more value-oriented alternative to boutique composites like Shine's Hybrid line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtvTFQ7_UrGJ92BFpuaS4fA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/ShineAutoProject
• Instagraminstagram.com/shineautoprojectusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shine-auto

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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