Pinstriping

[KustmAce]

I dont know if this is the right area, but its painting, so i think it counts. So move it if it doesnt, but anyways. Im sure everyone here is probably familiar with pinstriping, and i was wondering if there was anyone here who does it, or has had it done? And if so, anyone got pics?

I myself am i striper, and i have my own little business called "Bad Ace Design", and ive done a lot of stuff, but it has recently come to my attention that my scanner doesnt work, so there will be no pics of anything for a good while. Anyway...

[bdc_88audi80Q]

i know people who do it but no pics.

[elroyj25]

I've recently started pullin' lines, but I need some practice. I started airbrushing t-shirts and license plates 8 or 9 months ago and have started workin towards the automotive side of things and would like to add stripin' to my arsenal. Got any helpful hints? Where is your business based out of?

[KustmAce]

Littleton Colorado, ive only started about 2 years ago, and im not that popular yet, cuz ya know, not much word spreadin around...but that will change in time.

As for helpful hints, get a ream of xerox paper, gob elmers glue to one end of it and let it dry, that way you have a huge page of paper to practice on. Thats what i do, i also sketch ideas, its great.

Umm, what brushes/paint do u use? I myself prefer Mack brushes and One-Shot lettering paint. And u got any pics? I'd like to see some of your airbrush stuff too, especially the license plates...

[elroyj25]

I don't have any striping pics, as I've only been practices for a short time. I've been using a Mack brush, my friend's dad gave me and one shot. You may be keeping up with it, but lately they've been having pinstriping how tos in Airbrush action magazine. They seem pretty good.

As far as airbrush stuff...I don't think i have any plate pics at the moment. I have a couple shirts pics though neither are very recent.

[asaenz]

Wut up Fellas,

Have you tried buying the Airbusher's magazine. I forget what the exact title is but I have seen this magazine in the art section at Barne&Nobles.

I would look through that type of magazine for instructional books in the ad sections. You may be able to contact an airbrusher through the magazine if they have listed thier contact info. Artists list contact info in the Artist's Magazine. Just an idea

alfred

Oh when you say pin-stripping you are talking about painted pin-stripes like on cars?

[mike@af]

I am a striper too. No, not a stripper, a striper as in Pin striper.

I need a new brush, I'll see if I can track down some work and take pics.

[KustmAce]

those airbrush pics are sweet. I would love to learn to airbrush, but at the moment i have a lot on my plate. School, learning conceptual car drawing/coloring, striping, i dont know if i could handle airbrushing too. But, just for kicks, indulge me...

How much would a decent airbrush system cost, what kind of paint, time needed, skill level, all the details...im curious. Thanks.

[jordanmc2399]

yeah im intrested too. you can use airbrushing for tons of things.

hey kustmace, you want to tell us some stuff bout pin striping? btw, how old are u?

[KustmAce]

im 16, but ive been striping for a while. Im by no means a professional yet, but i have done lots of work for people, and made some money.

Well, if you want to hear me ramble about striping. Here goes:

I first got into it after seeing it done at lots of shows. I found out that i could make a lot of money, so i started doing it. I started by gettin a Beugler Device. I dunno how many of you know what that is, but its a hollow tube thing with a wheel at the end, and you pour paint in, and a straight, even line comes out. But its harder than they claim it to be, and pretty expensive at that. So after a professional pinstriper called me a pussy for using it, i went and bought some brushes. I alsready had the paint, so i started painting everything i could find. I did some cabinets in the basement, painted and striped some trashcans around the house. I got ahold of some fenders off of some junk cars, and did those. During all this time, i had bought several books on striping and read websites etcetera.

Once i felt i had gotten pretty decent, i did my car, and my dad's truck. Ive done some trashcans for other people, and a scooter for my neighbor, and some other stuff i cant remember right now.

As for advice or anything. Get some spare car parts, fenders/doors ya know, junk, and practice striping on that. Specifically, concentrate on keeping your lines straight, the width uniform, and curves. Just keep trying different techniques until you find one you like.

Lemme know how things go...good luck!

[jordanmc2399]

so you have your own business? if so could you explain how that worked out?

[KustmAce]

well, its not like, out of a seperate building or anything. I just needed a name for my pinstriping ya know? So i just called it Bad Ace Design, and put that on my business card. So technically, its not a real business or company, but i tell people it is

[asaenz]

Originally Posted by KustmAce

well, its not like, out of a seperate building or anything. I just needed a name for my pinstriping ya know? So i just called it Bad Ace Design, and put that on my business card. So technically, its not a real business or company, but i tell people it is

Daa---ang that is pretty sweet. I didn't realize peops did that pin-striping freehand. I thought folks masked the stripes off and then paint.

Much props to ya.

Do you have the links for pin-striping tutorials?

Thx
Alfred

[KustmAce]

umm...tutorials on striping are toupgh to find. If youve heard of the magazine: "Ol' Skool Rodz", a great striper gives a little tutorial in the 2nd issue.

Mostly if u want to learn more ud have to check out books by pinstripers. I can recommend a few if your interested.

[mike@af]

I am opening a "Company" too. I am fifteen and I paint all sorts of things, and stripe a few things.

You asked about airbrushing, and thats what I love most.

Airbrush- If you have the money, get yourself quite the quality airbrush, it will be cheaper in the long run. I am using a Iwata HP-BC airbrush. It is very nice, yet set me back $230. Its a top of the line brush and is made for detailing and not anything big (spray area is from Hairthin-3/4inch). Other great brushes are from a company called Eastwood They are an Automotive Paint Supplier. A fairly decent brush are those by Passche and Badger, they are less inexpensive (run from $60-$175). It depends on what your painting, or planning to paint. Each brush has a different purpose. There are two types of airbrushes, Double-Action and Single-Action. I prefer double action since I can control airflow as well as paint flow. Double Actions can be a little more expensive though.

Compressors-I am using a heavy duty 4 Gallon compressor. Make sure you buy a regulator or make sure it has one built in or you will blow your brush to smitherings. Run anywhere between 18-35psi depending on the application and the airbrush. Dont get a special airbrush compressor, than can make the paint "sputter" and the compressor running constantly gets annoying. Get a compressor with a tank, you can do more with them.

Paint-Tamiya Model paint for practice. Then I use House of Kolor, PPG, Dupont, etc. on important things. I suggest acrylic laquers, than are easier to mix and there is a larger variety.

Time- It depends on what your painting. I spent 20hours masking tribalflames on a helmet.

Skill- Depends on the application. Its fairly simple to learn simple things.

Anything else? PM or post.