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Pinstriping - I think Im starting to get the hang of this...

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Probesport, Jun 29, 2009.

  1. I have been teaching myself to pinstripe. The brushes are odd there is a hell of a learning curve but I am finally at a point that I like to do it and have a bit more confidence. I started earlier this year, some of the design elements (or parts of them) have been "borrowed" but I have tried to do my own as much as I can.

    My first ever (back in Feb)
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    This past week or so...

    My pinstriping box
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    My bandsaw
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    A helmet I did for John
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    A guitar for a friend of my neighbor
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    My bucket
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  2. temper_mental
    Joined: Oct 22, 2006
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  3. Hey your doing a great job! you will just get better and better as time goes by.
     
  4. spot
    Joined: Jun 10, 2009
    Posts: 212

    spot
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    from usa

    wow, nice job! I'd love to learn to stripe but if I pick up another hobby, especially if it costs money, I think the wife will throw me out.
     

  5. drflex
    Joined: Jan 31, 2007
    Posts: 280

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    looks like you've got the hang of it!
     
  6. Yes, you are! Just keep at it. Stripe everyday and remember, once you become proficient in pulling a good line, it's all about design, design, design there after...

    Joel
     
  7. 00 MACK
    Joined: May 10, 2004
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    I like the fact that yoyu already have straight lines in the mix! Pretty soon youll be giving kickbacks to the salesman at the local Honda,BMW and Lexus dealerships.
     
  8. shainerman
    Joined: Apr 18, 2009
    Posts: 820

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    Looks like youre progressing great! Your bucket looks spot on.
     
  9. Flatheaded
    Joined: May 17, 2005
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    from Nordakoda

    Looks really good! Keep it up.
     
  10. dustdevil
    Joined: Mar 2, 2009
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    from illinois

    I think it looks pretty good, I have my own to try and get better at but right now I am concentrating on my art. Good luck and good job!
     
  11. Crankhole
    Joined: Apr 7, 2005
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  12. jchav62
    Joined: Jan 30, 2007
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    Awesome work! You have the gift...
     
  13. Dam I really do have to get practicing! Your striping is looking good.
     
  14. philly the greek
    Joined: Feb 15, 2009
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    from so . cal.

    When I first started striping ,I thought that I was getting pretty good until I watched a real pro stripe a car, I could see then that I had a long way to go. Now after 30+ years in the biz, I enjoy seeing guys like you starting out on the journey . Take it slow and pay attention to the details . good luck
     
  15. 21tat
    Joined: Jun 8, 2006
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    Looks nice.
     
  16. nitrojoe
    Joined: Jun 7, 2009
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    from Midway,nc

    Looks slick man , keep at it
     
  17. whatever
    Joined: Oct 27, 2006
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    whatever
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    i would pay you to do some for me
     
  18. wild willey
    Joined: Feb 17, 2008
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    NICE WORK MAN!!! Smoothe lines!!!!! Keep it up!!!!! Keep us updated on more work!!!!!
     
  19. tattedfordguy
    Joined: Sep 13, 2006
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    Thats funny i told my wife i wanted a striping starter kit from coast airbrush by the old house and she was like NO!!!!
     
  20. Low Tech
    Joined: Feb 5, 2009
    Posts: 10

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    Hey, I would pay, if I had the bucks at the right time. It does seem to be progressing well. You obvisiosly have artistic talent. I've talked to you before I think I've got the 52 buick special. Which is actually on the road now, still pops and sputters some when given fuel though. Maybe it just needs to be driven some more?
     
  21. FATT STRIPES
    Joined: Sep 12, 2008
    Posts: 131

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    you're doin a great job, keep at it


    its not that expensive, just dont buy the kit yet, nothing against the kit but dont spend the money until you know its something you want to do,a brush only runs around $12 and a can of one shot $8 - $12
     
  22. ^^ I agree completely, that's exactly what I did 1 can and one brush.

    Now, I will have to say that's grown a bit but that's how I started... :)
     
  23. Looks like you are off to a good start!!!! Just remember to have fun and don't let yourself get frustrated!!!!!
     
  24. Ain't that the truth. I started to become a bit better when I stopped being so critical of everything and trying to make everything within machinist specs. I had to switch out of that mindset that its never going to be "perfect" and I have enjoyed it much, much more.
     
  25. sololobo
    Joined: Aug 23, 2006
    Posts: 8,378

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    Very impressive progress, I have tried it, "ain't easy" congrats on the lines. Keep on pulling em and laying em down. Atta Boy!! ~Sololobo~
     
  26. Thanks again for all the compliments guys, I decided to offer the freebie service to all Michigan peeps on here.

    GMB link
     

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