Immersive Paint Job Unlocks
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #18 of 25 Collectibles, Treasure Hunts, and Puzzles mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This started from my other two mods Immersive Creation Club Weapon Paint Jobs, and Immersive Creation Club Vault-Tec Weapon Paint Jobs.
As I further developed them and put forth plans for future expansion, I realized that a lot of the features I wanted to have were related to the base game, and would be better suited to a stand alone mod that people who do not use the creation club mods can still use.
Current Features -
No Creation Club Requirements. Base Game only, with DLC support planned.
Currently adds 3 new Magazine like "Custom Designs" collectors items. (See Screenshots. More to come.)
"Custom Designs" items fit in Magazine Racks for display and storage.
'Vault-Tec Custom Designs' can be found in the Vault-Tec Regional HQ.
"U. S. Army Custom Designs' can be found in Fort Hagen.
"Atom Cats Custom Designs" added to player inventory when you read the "Atom Cats Custom Paint Job" note you buy from Rowdy.
Adds crafting materials to the Power Armor Paint Jobs that were missing them to help keep things consistent.
Config options through console commands.
Console Command Options -
'set IPJU_CFG_UseBook to 0' Ignores the books once you have the paints unlocked, go put them on display.
'set IPJU_CFG_UseBook to 1' Removes paint jobs from menu unless related "Custom Designs" book is in player inventory. Effects Hot Rod Mags as well.
'set IPJU_CFG_Disabled to 0' Let's mod do it's thing
'set IPJU_CFG_Disabled to 1' Reverts unlocks to vanilla methods, without resetting quests and other global variables.
'set IPJU_CFG_Disabled to 2' Cheat mode/ Debug mode. Unlocks most paints. Only there for testing, but i'm not your mother, use at your own discretion.
Planned Features -
Support for DLC content like the VIM(Far Harbor), Nuka-Cola(Nuka-World), Abraxo and Sugar Bomb(Wasteland Workshop) Paint jobs.
More 'Custom Designs' for the other factions
Some other method to change settings besides console. MCM or a holotape.
Patches for other mods like VIS and DEF-UI
My Other Mods
Immersive Creation Club Vault-Tec Weapon Paint Jobs
Immersive Paint Job Unlocks makes Power Armor paint jobs in Fallout 4 more immersive by locking some freebie paint jobs behind magazine-like items you need to find, and adding recipe costs to others. It's for players who want a more rewarding progression system for cosmetics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Turns free paint jobs into a scavenger hunt, giving you a reason to explore.
- Adds meaningful progression to Power Armor customization.
- Solid community support with 461 endorsements and over 90k downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 — may have compatibility issues with current game versions or DLC.
- Only affects paint jobs; if you don't care about Power Armor cosmetics, this mod does nothing for you.
For Fallout 4 players who want more meaningful unlocks for Power Armor paint jobs and enjoy exploration-based rewards. Skip if you prefer instant access to all cosmetics or don't use Power Armor much.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or NMM, install via the manager to keep track of files.
- Check if the mod requires any DLC (like Far Harbor or Nuka-World) — the description doesn't mention it, so test on a save with all DLC to be safe.
- Since it's from 2019, consider using it with a fresh save to avoid conflicts with existing paint job unlocks.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- ChibiCD
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 90,818
- Endorsements
- 461
- Category
- Collectibles, Treasure Hunts, and Puzzles
- Created
- 2/2/2018
- Updated
- 4/11/2019
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