So I did a search and collected the articles on pin striping basics. I'm gonna go down to the Home Depot and get some plexiglass. I've got two brushes, but no paint....................... Does anybody know where I can get some One Shot in San Diego? I'm in the east county. Is there any other kind of paint I could practice with? Something a little cheaper maybe? What about model paint? Thanks guys and gals!!
Model Paint sucks. Try looking in the Yellow pages under "sign supplies". Also check any serious art supply places. Coast Airbrush,Dick Blick,etc. And you can order online from Bearair.com
Hey Chief check these guys out. I ordered from them through eBay and they are quite reliable. There is a store in San Diego. here is a flyer of their stuff.. looks big! http://www.tcpglobal.com/intro-pic.jpg and their address is at.. 6695 Rasha St., San Diego, Ca 92121 their number is in that flyer i showed you, they say they are a warehouse but in the pic it looks like an open to the public store, might want to try calling them first. good luck
There's a world of difference between pin-stripping and pin-striping...if you're going to be an artist, I suggest you learn what the difference is... R-
You owe it to yourself to go over to www.sketchkult.com and check it out. There's a bunch of how-to's in the pinstripers thread that will save you some trial and error. Plus a all the guys and gals over there are all super kool and willing to lend advice on many topics.
Thank you for the advice. I e-mailed the place in San Diego to see if they have a retail store or if I could order and pick up locally. Even though it might be cheaper to ship with the way gas prices are here, ouch. I will check out that site too, thanks RockyJr. I realized I misspelled 'striping' but my computer is real slow sometimes so I didn't go back and fix it. Sometimes I type faster then my brain can work. For what it's worth I've got 'stripping' down pat, thank you .
watch out for static from the plexiglass ....spray it with water or use a dryer sheet.......nothing like watching the paint jump out of the brush ......brandon
Should I use glass instead? I've got a couple old photo frames that are glass that I keep meaning to replace with something non-breakable, (I do live in California where the earth randomly shakes and all....) I could use those. Plus they would be free too.
I use an old piece of 2'X3'tempered glass from a junk TV/Stereo entertainment cabinet,.....practice your stripes, then scrape them off with a razor blade when they dry,....stick with Mack brushes... I wasted too much money on Kafka's and Excalibur's
Cool, I'll try out the glass. I've got two Mack brushes, an 0 and an 00. They are the Ed "Big Daddy" Roth 'Signature series'. My husband bought them for me, as well as the book, "Pinstriping Masters". I'm not looking to run out and make any money by doing it, just more for my own fun. Thank you everybody for the replies!!
I've only ever had problems with static in the dead of winter. At least half of the panels I've done the last couple years have been plastic. The price is right,and they don't bend or break in shipping. The Roth Signiture brushes are a good choice,I use the Mack Series 10, which is the exact same brush without the name and packaging.
my advice, from a "still-learning" self taught pinstriper...Get some One Shot...I don't care where from. SOME automotive paint supplier's deal in it, or some drafting supply houses...OR order it from Eastwood. Go down to the Dollar Store and buy a few cheap 8"x10" frames w/ real glass...Print out, or find a flat template, and lay down some lines putting the image behind the glass, out of the frame. Don't trim, don't worry about all the intricate shit right now...Just pallet out on the edge of the can, and try your hand at it. Keep a quart of mineral spirits close by, because you're gonna screw up. Find a rag, soak the end of it in the spirits, and wipe away what you don't like. It's going to take lots of patience, and lots of time, so just let it flow. If you get frustrated, walk away from it for a day....it'll come to you. I've only been striping for about 7-8 months, and I'm already selling work. Just have faith, and remember why you're getting into it.
hsheartaches: very good words, good points I will probably use some of them myself as I just started too. I agree on the take a break thing i got frustrated last night and i haven't gone and done any today lol.
Glad some of it will help you...I tried for a while to find some one to give me pointers in the area, but everyone's too busy. SO, I had to develop my own methods. Other guys look at me like I'm crazy, but whatever works for you is what you should do, right?? heheh Just keep at it and stay focused if this is really what you want to do. When I first started, I knew I wanted to get better and better at it, so as a daily reminder, I had pinstripes tattooed down the backs of my forearms(a little extreme, I know). BUT every morning when I wash my face, I see my passion in the mirror.....Maybe start with just a design on the wall...Don't go out and get tattooed yet. heheh PM me if you wanna chat. I don't know much, but I'll offer what ever I can.
hsheartaches- thank you for the advice. I've got some Dollar Store frames already that I'm gonna practice with, and I've got a grid sheet and some sample designs too. I'm gonna go with the One Shot, it'll just have to wait for payday, that's all. But I will keep what you said about walking away in mind, I do it with my artifact of a computer all the time, . By the way, I like the name of your car club too, cool play on words!
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