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01-26-2024, 08:31 PM | #1 |
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Size of pinstripe brush
Hello, can anyone recommend make and size of brush for pinstripe? I see different types and sizes so not sure what is best for appropriate 1/8 minus stripe I have two different shades of green of one shot paint to try and match Apple green.Thank You
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01-27-2024, 06:53 AM | #2 |
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Re: Size of pinstripe brush
When I ordered my brushes online, they sent three different brushes of different sizes. I experimented to find the brush that give me the width I liked. But in the end I used the stencil tape.
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01-27-2024, 09:04 AM | #3 |
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Re: Size of pinstripe brush
was recommended on here to go with the little larger brush, by an expert.
reason being, it holds more paint and you can go a greater distance then with a very thin brush. I took his advice and bought the 00. Have not tried it yet- too cold outside. I also bought a beuggler, in case my hand ends up being too shakey. When all else fails, pay a pro. I really want to be able to do this my self though- so I can say I did it. hopefully it doesnt come out looking like a "bowl" haircut. |
01-27-2024, 11:40 AM | #4 |
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Re: Size of pinstripe brush
00 is the one you want to use. Be sure to thin the 1 Shot paint before you do it. Right out of the can is too thick. If you don’t have the 1 Shot reducer you can use turpentine… not regular old paint thinner. Good luck.
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01-27-2024, 11:43 AM | #5 |
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Re: Size of pinstripe brush
Ron, The secret is practice, practice, & more PRACTICE.
Relax and 'play' for an hour a day, wiping off with odorless mineral spirits. Paint must have a slight drag, thin adding drops of odorless mineral spirits. Lastly wash out you brush completely when finished and preserve in oil. (You're asking for 50 years of experience in a couple of lines !!) |
01-27-2024, 02:11 PM | #6 |
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Re: Size of pinstripe brush
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I ended up with a collection of ugly pin stripes on tape before I gave up and went with the stencil tape.
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01-28-2024, 03:12 PM | #7 |
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Re: Size of pinstripe brush
One Shot thinned with turpentine. As a total amateur, each time I need to stripe, I practice pulling lines for a half hour or more before starting on the real thing. I practice on an old old coupe window glass that I clean off after each use. Pouring the paint through cheesecloth is also a good practice when you don’t paint all the time to get out any lumps in the paint. Each time you load the brush with paint, pull it a bit on your practice piece to ensure your brush has the right amount of paint at the right consistency. … and practice, practice, practice.
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01-30-2024, 04:55 PM | #8 |
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Re: Size of pinstripe brush
Hello, thanks to everyone who responded, will have to get that order in to finish the gas tank.
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01-30-2024, 07:06 PM | #9 |
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Re: Size of pinstripe brush
(You're asking for 50 years of experience in a couple of lines !!)
Im not asking- this time. LOL |
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