frequently asked questions about pinstriping
1.Just learning how to pinstripe what brush should I use ?
2.What should I practice on ?
3.Is there a pinstriping starter kit available?
4.Can I clear over one shot ?
5.How can I wipe off my mistakes ?
6.What brush can I use for scroll pinstriping?
7.How should I store my brushes?
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What brush? Mack Series 10 size #0 blue wrap ferrule.(Don't get it confused with a series 20 green wrapped ferrule. Series 20 is a touchup brush). Series 10 is a100% unmixed blue squirrel hair.Turns very well and will hold enough paint for long lines.Very good brush for beginners or Master stripers view brush here
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Practice on? Get a piece of glass, tape the edges with duct tape for safety. Make a 1x1 grid pattern on the back side with a china marker or 1/8 tape .Pinstripe using these grides.Or make a paper pattern place on back side follow pattern.Wipe off with denatured alcohol and keep on practicing ( paper patterns available here)
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Starter kit? There is not a starter kit already assembled but here is a good start
  • 1 Mack series 10 size 0,(blue wrap ferrule)
  • 1 Hannukaine pinstriping book ( The book goes into detail about paint ,thinners,layout tools, and practice steps.)
  • Or Pinstriping Masters new book
  • Several colors of one shot primary colors at first red, yellow,blue, black white (available locally at auto paint store or call one shot at 219-949-1684 www.1shot.com)
  • 1 piece of glass (more details on how to set up glass here.)
  • Paper patterns here
  • Practice a hour or more every day let us see your progress E-mail Tony
  • This is just a start there are other brushes for scroll, filling etc. Master one thing at a time
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Clear over one shot? Yes. Just use One Shot Hardener instead of reducer.. Put hardener in a plastic cup. Pallet paint with hardener instead of reducer. Use with your metallic gold and silver it helps the flow. Or you can also use house of color striping paint and also automotive base coat

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Wipe mistakes? Use denatured alcohol it will wipe one shot and auto base coat off most surfaces without smears.Available at hardware stores or paint stores
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Scroll Brush? Try a Silver white, Mack Virus, Jenson Swirly "Q" or you can trim a Mack ser 179 #8 lettering quill (trim around base of brush above ferrule .Trim small amount at a time view Here
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Brush Storage? Clean brush out with mineral spirits.There are couple of ways you can store brushes

  1. For mobile service. Get some black packing sponge. Cut slits in black packing sponge. Dunk brush in neatsfoot oil run through fingers remove excess oil.Shape brush so that it looks like the shape of a sword.You don't want the brush drooping over with oil .Place handle of the brush in the foam so that the hair is horizontal without touching anything.This is best if you have travel with your brushes. You don't want to let them get kinked.That can ruin your day
  2. If you are in a shop or at a car show. Get a container that will hold mineral spirits something that has a top.Lay brushes in mineral spirits. This is for short term storage.Day or two .Long term store in neats foot oil. Remember to clean out oil before use