The Ford Barn

ronn · 04-21-2023, 10:09 AM

how many of you guys tried this yourselves and how did it come out?

no tape.......

jb-ob · 04-21-2023, 10:14 AM

I make my living at it.......practice, practice, practice, then practice more !

Oldbluoval · 04-21-2023, 10:18 AM

I have used the Bugler. Works ok but free-hand better

devoreb · 04-21-2023, 12:26 PM

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.

brito36 · 04-21-2023, 01:32 PM

Just takes practice. I started using a magnetic strip as a guideline. It worked good on old trucks...

nkaminar · 04-21-2023, 02:13 PM

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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.

608bill55 · 04-21-2023, 03:46 PM

What brush to use? Mack 10 size 000?

jb-ob · 04-21-2023, 04:03 PM

Personal preference thing... Mack Blue #00.

Small brush won't carry enough paint to complete a panel.

Gene F · 04-21-2023, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb-ob

I make my living at it.......practice, practice, practice, then practice more !

and yet your profile does not indicate your geographic location.

jb-ob · 04-21-2023, 08:14 PM

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

ronn · 04-22-2023, 09:23 AM

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 · 04-22-2023, 11:36 AM

Find 1shot…comes in small cans. Search internet
Many colors.

jb-ob · 04-22-2023, 12:28 PM

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.

old31 · 04-23-2023, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nkaminar

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.

Who makes the best tape for the process that you mention?

Bob Bidonde · 04-23-2023, 07:55 AM

Ditto jb-ob is the best!

04-21-2023, 10:09 AM	#1
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,793	pin striping............ how many of you guys tried this yourselves and how did it come out? no tape.......

04-21-2023, 10:18 AM	#3
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: pin striping............ I have used the Bugler. Works ok but free-hand better

04-21-2023, 12:26 PM	#4
devoreb Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cary, North Carolina Posts: 36	Re: pin striping............ 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.

04-21-2023, 01:32 PM	#5
brito36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marengo. Illinois Posts: 262	Re: pin striping............ Just takes practice. I started using a magnetic strip as a guideline. It worked good on old trucks...

04-21-2023, 02:13 PM	#6
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,900	Re: pin striping............ Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

04-21-2023, 10:14 AM	#2
jb-ob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 640	Re: pin striping............ I make my living at it.......practice, practice, practice, then practice more !

04-21-2023, 03:46 PM	#7
608bill55 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 12	Re: pin striping............ What brush to use? Mack 10 size 000?

04-21-2023, 04:03 PM	#8
jb-ob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 640	Re: pin striping............ Personal preference thing... Mack Blue #00. Small brush won't carry enough paint to complete a panel.

04-21-2023, 08:14 PM	#10
jb-ob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 640	Re: pin striping............ 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

04-22-2023, 09:23 AM	#11
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,793	Re: pin 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?

04-22-2023, 11:36 AM	#12
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: pin striping............ Find 1shot…comes in small cans. Search internet Many colors.

04-22-2023, 12:28 PM	#13
jb-ob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 640	Re: pin striping............ 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.

04-23-2023, 07:55 AM	#15
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,472	Re: pin striping............ *Ditto jb-ob is the best!* __________________ Bob Bidonde