R ronn Well-known member Apr 21, 2023 #1 how many of you guys tried this yourselves and how did it come out? no tape.......
J jb-ob Well-known member Apr 21, 2023 #2 I make my living at it.......practice, practice, practice, then practice more !
devoreb Member Apr 21, 2023 #4 Post #2 is the best pinstripper known to man. He does a fantastic job and is quick. He did my tudor in 45 minutes and it turned out perfect.
Post #2 is the best pinstripper known to man. He does a fantastic job and is quick. He did my tudor in 45 minutes and it turned out perfect.
B brito36 Senior Member Apr 21, 2023 #5 Just takes practice. I started using a magnetic strip as a guideline. It worked good on old trucks...
Just takes practice. I started using a magnetic strip as a guideline. It worked good on old trucks...
nkaminar Well-known member Apr 21, 2023 #6 I used the masking tape that is put down and then the center is pealed up. I feathered the ends so that it looked semi freehand.
I used the masking tape that is put down and then the center is pealed up. I feathered the ends so that it looked semi freehand.
J jb-ob Well-known member Apr 21, 2023 #8 Personal preference thing... Mack Blue #00. Small brush won't carry enough paint to complete a panel.
Personal preference thing... Mack Blue #00. Small brush won't carry enough paint to complete a panel.
Gene F Well-known member Apr 21, 2023 #9 jb-ob said: I make my living at it.......practice, practice, practice, then practice more ! Click to expand... and yet your profile does not indicate your geographic location.
jb-ob said: I make my living at it.......practice, practice, practice, then practice more ! Click to expand... and yet your profile does not indicate your geographic location.
J jb-ob Well-known member Apr 21, 2023 #10 Gene, you need to get out more often. Ask who I am at Hamilton, someone will point you in the right direction. Look forward to meeting you. jb
Gene, you need to get out more often. Ask who I am at Hamilton, someone will point you in the right direction. Look forward to meeting you. jb
R ronn Well-known member Apr 22, 2023 #11 think Im going to give it a shot on my cab- I now know the brush type, thanks which I know is all important. Now where does one buy a small can of apple green paint for striping?
think Im going to give it a shot on my cab- I now know the brush type, thanks which I know is all important. Now where does one buy a small can of apple green paint for striping?
Oldbluoval Well-known member Apr 22, 2023 #12 Find 1shot…comes in small cans. Search internet Many colors.
J jb-ob Well-known member Apr 22, 2023 #13 Ron, I've matched original Apple Green from an unrestored '31 coupe using One Shot Dark Blue, Lemon Yellow & a touch of Black. (Trust your eye!) I used to pre-mix my colors before a Meet, but everyone's wheel color varied so much it was easier to start with fresh tints. One Shot is very forgiving so 'less than perfect' can be washed off easily with mineral spirits. It's all about 'flight time' behind the brush.
Ron, I've matched original Apple Green from an unrestored '31 coupe using One Shot Dark Blue, Lemon Yellow & a touch of Black. (Trust your eye!) I used to pre-mix my colors before a Meet, but everyone's wheel color varied so much it was easier to start with fresh tints. One Shot is very forgiving so 'less than perfect' can be washed off easily with mineral spirits. It's all about 'flight time' behind the brush.
O old31 Well-known member Apr 23, 2023 #14 nkaminar said: I used the masking tape that is put down and then the center is pealed up. I feathered the ends so that it looked semi freehand. Click to expand... Who makes the best tape for the process that you mention?
nkaminar said: I used the masking tape that is put down and then the center is pealed up. I feathered the ends so that it looked semi freehand. Click to expand... Who makes the best tape for the process that you mention?