i started pinstriping...

Looks good. If you can stripe on spray cans just starting out, you should be able to kill it on flat. I've only been striping about 3 yrs now and it's a blast. I did two air tanks at LOATP and made $55 so If you get good you can atleast pay the hotel bill for the weekend, LOL

---------------------------------------------Originally posted by xefchopperLooks good. If you can stripe on spray cans just starting out, you should be able to kill it on flat. I've only been striping about 3 yrs now and it's a blast. I did two air tanks at LOATP and made $55 so If you get good you can atleast pay the hotel bill for the weekend, LOL---------------------------------------------i saw your truck at the ramada and liked all the stripes but didnt realize you are a striper,next time we're at a show together hit me up (sorry for jacking the thread bcrunk)

---------------------------------------------Originally posted by FATTSTRIPES---------------------------------------------Originally posted by xefchopperLooks good. If you can stripe on spray cans just starting out, you should be able to kill it on flat. I've only been striping about 3 yrs now and it's a blast. I did two air tanks at LOATP and made $55 so If you get good you can atleast pay the hotel bill for the weekend, LOL---------------------------------------------i saw your truck at the ramada and liked all the stripes but didnt realize you are a striper,next time we're at a show together hit me up (sorry for jacking the thread bcrunk)--------------------------------------------- no worries about jacking the thread. and ive got an airtank on my buddies dakota ive been wanting to stripe. its chrome. not sure how well it would stick? and as for brush size im using mostly mack 00 and i have a 0 for fatter lines. it just looks horrible on the cans cause they are so damn tight together. also i need to aquire some real ONE SHOT, cause ive just been using generic oil based enamel and its very hard to thin properly without making the lines streaky. ive tried with some laquer paint too but i dont think i have all the stuff i need for that cause it doesnt work well either. i guess ill have to break down and spend some money on real paint for my striping. thanks for ll the compliments though guys. (and i set up a profile for this stuff...http://www.flickr.com/photos/automotivegraffiti/   

 this is my newest project.

buy the paint! one shot is all i've used personally but i hear that kustom shop's works really nice. stay away from HOK until you get the hang of it, its urethane instead of enamel and has its set of rules. if you dont already have one get a stabilo or staedtler omnichrome pencil to make center lines to build your designs off of.these wipe off with a wet rag and will greatly help you w/ your symmetry. if you dont have a store near you to buy from i get all my stuff from pinstriperdepot.com and earlmich.com. keep practicing, buy the good stuff and good luck!  

Edited: 4/7/2009 5:53:15 PM by bcrunk

yeah... the car paint seems to give me MORE trouble than its worth at this skill level. HA my symmetry DOES suck though. thanks for all the good info though people...

Edited: 4/19/2009 12:03:40 PM by bcrunk

Thats hot! 

By all means get some one shot. I get half quarts for $10 right down the road from my house, I was buying it in 4 oz. cans on eastwood for $13. I'll never use it all but hell 4 times more paint for $3 less money.