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Customs Pinstripe design opinions.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by tcoupekyle, Dec 17, 2023.

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  1. Yes

    84.5%
  2. No

    4.1%
  3. Yes but no

    11.3%
  1. 72454945181__5EFE608E-EC7A-4031-9030-019E13A07FD6.jpeg So I decided I needed pinstripes on my mercury. But I don’t have much funds at the moment. Tried my hand at it, what y’all think. I can count on the hamb for honest opinions.

    I’m torn but I’m my biggest critic and I’ve stared at it by myself all day.
     

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  2. Bandit Billy
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    Let me be the first to say Thats Bitchin!
     
  3. Man thanks!!! I really appreciate that
     
  4. Greengo 51
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    Tried your hand ? Looks like a nice side gig to pay for more hot rod parts now . Nice work . Really nice
     
  5. I appreciate that guys
     
  6. miker98038
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    If you were closer you could come practice on my ‘bird. LOL Damn nice work.
     
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  7. Sky Six
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    Everyone starts someplace, and you started off very nicely, good job.
     
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  8. 55 Ford Gasser
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    I believe that's how Larry Watson got started. Couldn't afford to have it done, so did it himself. Look where he ended up.
     
  9. AVater
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    Wow, nice work. Matching symmetrically has to be tough and you did it well.
     
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  10. Cosmo49
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    Great job!
     
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  11. goldmountain
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    goldmountain

    There isn't a right or wrong way to do this. Just keep doing what you are doing.
     
  12. 49ratfink
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    looks good to me.
     
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  13. lostn51
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    ^^^^Yeah what he said ^^^^
    Looks pretty damn good and if that’s your first try at it you gonna be killing it before you know it :cool::cool::cool:
     
  14. Man that looks great from here. If you free handed it you have something to work with to help fund your projects.
     
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  15. Joe Blow
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    Could never guess that's a first try....I think it looks killer.
     
  16. CSPIDY
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    I like what you’ve done so far
    large piece of canvas
    needs a little more
     
  17. birdman1
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    I've been contemplating doing pinstripes on my 1960 Mercury Monterey ragtop. I'm going for it!
     
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  18. HOTRODNORSKIE
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    Nailed it cant ask for anything better first time out like your thinking don't have the funds do it yourself.
     
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  19. alanp561
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    I get to Texas now and again. Maybe you wouldn't mind practicing a little more on one of my cars and signing it :)? You done good.
     
  20. KevKo
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    I do some striping. I like your design. What brush did you use? It looks like maybe not a striping brush. If so, get a few (like Macks) and keep practicing. The longer hairs on the striping brush help keep the lines uniform without the little whiskers.
     
  21. Budget36
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    Good, nice? Well, I couldn’t put a stick on thing that looks that nice.
    If you’re grading yourself, move along to the top of the class.
     
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  22. it’s not the brush, it’s just me being not very good. I use a Mack king 13 000
     
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  23. To clarify, I used a Roth design to copy and just added a bit to it. Using a Mack brush and one shot paint for white and alpha enamel gray and gold mixed together.
    I’ve played around a little but this my first time actually aiming at something sorta important. But it’s just paint can always sand it off.

    I really appreciate the feedback guys! Thanks
     
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  24. RodStRace
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    Nicely done. I'd say you have the ability and could develop into a pro. How are your straight lines?
     
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  25. i.rant
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  26. Not perfect, but I have a buegler so if I got to do straight line I use the beugler and it makes it easier
     
  27. If you're trolling for compliments........
    You got another one. :rolleyes:
     
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  28. PistolPete5150
    Joined: Oct 25, 2018
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    As a pinstriper myself. I will say first of all. I credit everyone that does it themselves! Awesome! My honest opinion. That trunk has so much available real estate, so to me it almost seems too small. But it still looks good. :cool:
     
  29. poco
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    looks very good
     
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