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Old 04-21-2023, 10:09 AM   #1
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how many of you guys tried this yourselves and how did it come out?


no tape.......
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Old 04-21-2023, 10:14 AM   #2
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I make my living at it.......practice, practice, practice, then practice more !
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Old 04-21-2023, 10:18 AM   #3
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I have used the Bugler. Works ok but free-hand better
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Old 04-21-2023, 12:26 PM   #4
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Post #2 is the best pinstripper known to man. He does a fantastic job and is quick. He did my tudor in 45 minutes and it turned out perfect.
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Old 04-21-2023, 01:32 PM   #5
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Just takes practice. I started using a magnetic strip as a guideline. It worked good on old trucks...
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Old 04-21-2023, 02:13 PM   #6
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I used the masking tape that is put down and then the center is pealed up. I feathered the ends so that it looked semi freehand.
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Old 04-21-2023, 03:46 PM   #7
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What brush to use? Mack 10 size 000?
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Old 04-21-2023, 04:03 PM   #8
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Personal preference thing... Mack Blue #00.

Small brush won't carry enough paint to complete a panel.
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Old 04-21-2023, 08:06 PM   #9
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I make my living at it.......practice, practice, practice, then practice more !
and yet your profile does not indicate your geographic location.
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Old 04-21-2023, 08:14 PM   #10
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Gene, you need to get out more often.

Ask who I am at Hamilton, someone will point you in the right direction.

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Old 04-22-2023, 09:23 AM   #11
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think Im going to give it a shot on my cab- I now know the brush type, thanks which I know is all important. Now where does one buy a small can of apple green paint for striping?
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Old 04-22-2023, 11:36 AM   #12
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Find 1shot…comes in small cans. Search internet
Many colors.
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Old 04-22-2023, 12:28 PM   #13
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Ron, I've matched original Apple Green from an unrestored '31 coupe using One Shot Dark Blue, Lemon Yellow & a touch of Black. (Trust your eye!)

I used to pre-mix my colors before a Meet, but everyone's wheel color varied so much it was easier to start with fresh tints.

One Shot is very forgiving so 'less than perfect' can be washed off easily with mineral spirits.

It's all about 'flight time' behind the brush.
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Old 04-23-2023, 07:18 AM   #14
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I used the masking tape that is put down and then the center is pealed up. I feathered the ends so that it looked semi freehand.
Who makes the best tape for the process that you mention?
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Old 04-23-2023, 07:55 AM   #15
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Ditto jb-ob is the best!
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