Any other pinstripers here? If so post up some of your art, I need to get a camera before I can post some of mine.
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Any other pinstripers here? If so post up some of your art, I need to get a camera before I can post some of mine.
I'm more of an ex-striper. I usta' pinstripe many years ago but day to day life got in the way. I still appreciate good pinstripers tho, so I look forward to seeing yours. Welcome to CHR 53.:)Quote:
Originally posted by 53Chev
Any other pinstripers here? If so post up some of your art, I need to get a camera before I can post some of mine.
Hello - i'm new here... My screen name is IRIE...
I'm a pinstriper, tho just a beginner (but aren't we all??!! lol...)
Here is a sample:
IRIE...
That Stinks...........:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
No.....No.....No...... Not the pinstripes ........... the location :LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
Nice job on the pinstripes...................:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:
lol...
I had to stripe it quick cause my head was right over the bowl!! J/K I used a brandie new one and swaped 'em...
Gracias..
Any other pinstripers here notice this:
(Using "1 Shot")
When I use red, it's always perfect (little bit of reducer and life is good). But when I use black I find it's very thick and needs more reducer. THEN, when using silver, I find I can't use much reducer at all cause it's very thin. Is it just me who notices this or am I living under powerlines??? Maybe I should stop striping alien space craft??
IRIE...
I can only find a picture of my first attempt at pinstriping, i need to get my camera up and workin. Awesome job on the toilet.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...T/DSCF2678.jpg
I too am just learning, maybe a month or two under my belt, just starting to get the hang of it. But there is my first one.
Oops maybe this way will work
Nice work, I like your use of color. It looks like you are having a hard time with brush control, the paint that you're using may be too thick, be sure to use a reducer, that will help the brush glide more easy.
IRIE...
yeah I just bought some reducer, I am not sure how much to use though. That was before I had reducer, i think i used some acetone cause thats all I had around. But as we learn we get better, still practicing before I attack my 53 Chev
Looks sweet guys. I wan't to learn to pinstripe one of these days. When I start air brushing this summer then I am going to try pin striping at the same time. I am hoping I will get good at it because I hear that it's basically a natural talent so you either have it or you don't and if you don't then a ton and ton of practice helps but still won't be as good. :? Who know's though but good work anyways guy's, better than I could probably do haha.
Don't sell yourself short!! It's an elite art only because not too many people are doing it, it's actually not that hard with the right amount of practice and observance of form.Quote:
Originally posted by FMXhellraiser
better than I could probably do haha.
40% talent / 10% coodination / 50% book learning-observence of form
Hey, 53chevy when you start out, dab the brush in the reducer, then use your hands to smooth out the tip. Put some paint down where you are mixing (I use an old telephone book- that's oldschool!) Then swipe the brush back and fourth working all the paint into the brush (side to side swiping motion)... If it feels too smooth don't use any more reducer --- if it drags, just give a drop or two of reducer to the mix.
It's hard to explain it all like this.. but I hope this helps you! Next time you are in New England at a show, look me up!
IRIE...
That last one right there on the napkin holder looks really sweet! That is what they need in 50's diners haha.
I was planning on doing a few different pieces, like the napkin holder and selling them on Ebay... but like alot of stuff - I just having had the time yet. I have a few projects i'm working on right now - they are all halfway done!
I got one of these also... 56 Sunbeam Custom!
That's sweet. I am sure some people would be interested in your stuff and buy it for sure. You can sell ANYTHING on Ebay. I wanted to do something similar like find old rims and all and powdercoat them and sell them on Ebay.
How do you usually charge for a pinstripe job?
I'm not sure, i've only done stuff for me...
IRIE...
Trial and error. Keep track of your time. Tell your customer they are getting a discount for your getting your name/work out for people to see. That way if you find your undercharging you don't set a president if he sends his friends over for a low dollar deal. When I started sign painting I worked for the experience at first. If I didn't come out too good on the price from time to time @ least I was gaining valuable experience. It's hard to put a price on experience. Once you build a good reputation the rewards will follow. Just my 2¢
Pro70Z is right. A lot of people tell me that when they first started out their business they started out cheap to the point where they really didn't make too much money AT ALL until they got a good rep. etc. Just don't wanna lose money that's all, get your materials money back and the electrical or whatever utilities you need back and then earn a little on labor.
What would it cost to stripe a 40 ford coupe along the stainless trim on both sides ( lets say about 15 feet on both sides and a bit of fancy work above the tag on the deck lid ( too vague?) . Just a ball park . thanks Darin
When i'm done with a few projects and have some free time, I am gonna work more on my pinstriping.... I got a good idea for the beginer who might be afraid of working on someone else's car: Demo derby cars! Offer to pinstripe some demo derby cars for free. Then you can get some experience working on other peoples cars.Quote:
Originally posted by FMXhellraiser
they started out cheap to the point where they really didn't make too much money AT ALL until they got a good rep. etc.
Good idea?! Huh?!!?!
IRIE...
OH and to Darin -- shop around. Like we were saying - you can spend an ungodly amount of money or you can get a beginer to do it cheep.... Make sure to ask to see previous work.
Goodluck!!!
Where do you get all your materials at for pin striping and how much money should I save to start doing this? This is another thing I wanna add to my list of "To Do's" for this summer. On top of that I plan to do a lot of air brushing and do way more powder coating. :D
Im new to the board, but I started to teach myself when I was in body school, got out of it for day to day reasons as well, but I'm slowly getting back into it.
JD
Get the brushes from eastwood. Get a video while your there, it'll go over the process. I use the oldschool "1 Shot" paint it works really great but is very expensive. Eastwood sells that paint too, but I found it at a local art supply.Quote:
Originally posted by FMXhellraiser
Where do you get all your materials at for pin striping and how much money should I save to start doing this?
I started off with a pen and a .50 cent doodle pad... I filled 2 of them suckers before I even touched the paint. You have to understand the form of it first. Then you must learn to do it with the brush.
IRIE...
Eastwood is a very good source for one shot enamel and brushes they also have several books, Some local art supply joints carry one shot and brushes also,as far as different colors, I usta buy black,white,red ,yellow & blue and could mix em for different shades & colors to save money and I usta use an old peice of window glass to practice on cuzz I could just use a razor blade to clean it off.Quote:
Originally posted by FMXhellraiser
Where do you get all your materials at for pin striping and how much money should I save to start doing this? This is another thing I wanna add to my list of "To Do's" for this summer. On top of that I plan to do a lot of air brushing and do way more powder coating. :D
Thanks for the info guys and the glass idea is GREAT. I will definetely get me a few books and videos. I have only 100 bucks left and that needs to last me another month for gas money until I can get me a full time job and then I will get all that stuff.
AWSOME job! you guys are good. Any tim eyour in Albuquerque and wanna do some work, I got a 59' fairlane that could use some Pin Strippin'
I would like to start a small Fabrication business when I get back to the states. 6 more months, looking foward to it. I still have about 5 years left till my 20 year mark. The advice that Pro gives is pretty much good towards anybody starting up. I appreciate that type of advice. Lucky for me I will have a full on income while I start up out of my garage.
IRIE, where in SE MASS are you located. Sound's like you might not be too far from me.
well i'm an old custom painter . been at it for almost 40 years. you have to do some stripping almost daily to keep you edge.
different colors have different pigments thus they " pull "different . too much reducer and you loose control of the brush. not enough and it will drag. this is the key to stripping. i use very little reducer. just enough to keep the brush fresh. when i was younger i rented a house and pinstripped everything. door jambs, ice box,stove. landlord got really po'ed but thought it was cool. spend your practice time on thinning. it is your biggest hurdle. hope this helps. i wish i had more time to stripe but i just have too many irons in the fire.
Yup that is what I hear is getting the paint thinned out just right makes the job much easier and better.