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

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.

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.

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.
Marc

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 !!)

Re: Size of pinstripe brush
 

You can practice by putting masking tape on the areas where you want to paint the stripe. After the practice, just peel off the tape.

I ended up with a collection of ugly pin stripes on tape before I gave up and went with the stencil tape.

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.

Re: Size of pinstripe brush
 

Hello, thanks to everyone who responded, will have to get that order in to finish the gas tank.

Re: Size of pinstripe brush
 

(You're asking for 50 years of experience in a couple of lines !!)





Im not asking- this time.


LOL