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cradlescyth · 03-09-2016, 08:59 AM

Wouldd like to put the stripe on my Coup.

Do not know the width of it. Any posable help woul be appreciated.

wrndln · 03-09-2016, 09:44 AM

Are you referring to pin-striping or some other kind of strip?
Rusty Nelson

DJ S · 03-09-2016, 09:45 AM

I assume he's referring to pin-striping

Mike · 03-09-2016, 09:52 AM

Thin as possible, 1/16 I think
Mike

apbright · 03-09-2016, 10:45 AM

I thought the paint guide said 'officially' 1/8, in practice something closer to 3/32nd's.

wrndln · 03-09-2016, 10:50 AM

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If the stripe you are concerned with are pin-stripes, like Mike said above, Ford stated 1/16" wide. However, that appears a little to thin from what I have seen the last 6 or 7 years attending MARC meets when inspecting fine point cars, as well as some original unrestored cars. It seems to me most stripes are in the order of 3/32" wide. Personally I think the slightly wider stripes look better, as 1/16" can't be seen real well and just seems a little too narrow.
Rusty Nelson

C26Pinelake · 03-09-2016, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrndln

Are you referring to pin-striping or some other kind of strip?
Rusty Nelson

Poster said stripe
, Wayne

springerpete · 03-09-2016, 11:05 AM

I had mine done by a local pro.We looked at a few examples and I turned him loose. Came out very well a bit shy of 1/8". You do want it to show up and too thin could be a problem. A lot depends on the reveal color the stripe goes on. Look at lots of examples before you decide. Unfortunately, my avatar was done before striping. But it is wheel color yellow/straw.

cradlescyth · 03-09-2016, 11:35 AM

Thanks Guys

I.m going for looks ot points so 1/8-1/4 looks good to me

Thank for help

Charlie Stephens · 03-09-2016, 11:41 AM

I had a strip put on that was too wide, looked terrible. In fact it looked so bad that I removed all of the striping after the complete car was done. Check the Judging standards for both width and placement (it is not as straightforward as you might assume) before you go to the striper.

Charlie Stephens

DougVieyra · 03-09-2016, 12:35 PM

What do the RESTORATION GUIDELINES say ?

Bruce_MO · 03-09-2016, 01:42 PM

You might want to go to an auto parts store or an auto paint supplier and buy a couple widths of pin striping tape for a few bucks... put it on a door or the hood to see what you like, and then have your striper duplicate it.

I personally think 1/8" is too wide and looks a bit "heavy". But it's your car, so enjoy it!

Mitch//pa · 03-09-2016, 01:46 PM

Get it done right by Jim Brand....he is not far from you and very reasonable

Tinbasher · 03-09-2016, 02:59 PM

By the Judging Standards it's 3/32. Close to an 1/8 but not quite. Finer looks better for some reason.

John Poole

J Franklin · 03-09-2016, 03:22 PM

Don't go 1/4" you will likely be sorry.

Tom Wesenberg · 03-09-2016, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Franklin

Don't go 1/4" you will likely be sorry.

I agree. 1/4" will be way too wide.
As other have said the 3/32" will look nice and Jim Brand is the guy for the job.

Barry B./ Ma. · 03-10-2016, 08:32 AM

I used the Finese striping tape in 1/16 width on my 30 roadster . You paint in between the double lines of tape then peel off the tape. I was pleased with the way it came out.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-10-2016, 11:04 AM

Vermins' perfect striping is a light Grey, on a Lombard Blue body, BUT, it's nearly 1/4" wide & looks STUPID!
I'll have my Striper run a body color stripe in the middle of it & make it look like 2 stripes.
YES, I realize that High Points Guys will "cringe", but I think it will look better.
Bill Different

duke36 · 03-12-2016, 12:25 PM

Ditto to what Barry stated in post 16. Finesse stencil tape is available in many styles and widths and with instructions. You can also buy the striping enamels on line or at many stores and mix to adjust color. Also, it's handy to have for touch ups. With practice, the tape can be adjusted for straightness prior to painting with a small brush (pin striping brushes hold a lot of paint). The tape can be a little tricky on very tight curves such as a gas tank on deluxe cars but can be adjusted as needed.

Ken Ehrenhofer · 03-12-2016, 06:13 PM

The "Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards" book has all of this information printed out for your review. You may purchase a copy of this most informative book from the MARC office 734-427-9050 You will not be sorry in buying this book. It is the culmination of 50 years of research by both National clubs and if you want your car to be correct buy this book!

03-09-2016, 08:59 AM	#1
cradlescyth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taunton Ma Posts: 342	Paint problem Wouldd like to put the stripe on my Coup. Do not know the width of it. Any posable help woul be appreciated.

03-09-2016, 09:44 AM	#2
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: Paint problem Are you referring to pin-striping or some other kind of strip? Rusty Nelson

03-09-2016, 09:45 AM	#3
DJ S Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Southwick, MA Posts: 590	Re: Paint problem I assume he's referring to pin-striping

03-09-2016, 09:52 AM	#4
Mike Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ASTON, PA. Posts: 725	Re: Paint problem Thin as possible, 1/16 I think Mike

03-09-2016, 10:45 AM	#5
apbright Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 169	Re: Paint problem I thought the paint guide said 'officially' 1/8, in practice something closer to 3/32nd's.

03-09-2016, 10:50 AM	#6
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: Paint problem Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If the stripe you are concerned with are pin-stripes, like Mike said above, Ford stated 1/16" wide. However, that appears a little to thin from what I have seen the last 6 or 7 years attending MARC meets when inspecting fine point cars, as well as some original unrestored cars. It seems to me most stripes are in the order of 3/32" wide. Personally I think the slightly wider stripes look better, as 1/16" can't be seen real well and just seems a little too narrow. Rusty Nelson

03-09-2016, 11:05 AM	#8
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 644	Re: Paint problem I had mine done by a local pro.We looked at a few examples and I turned him loose. Came out very well a bit shy of 1/8". You do want it to show up and too thin could be a problem. A lot depends on the reveal color the stripe goes on. Look at lots of examples before you decide. Unfortunately, my avatar was done before striping. But it is wheel color yellow/straw.

03-09-2016, 11:35 AM	#9
cradlescyth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taunton Ma Posts: 342	Re: Paint problem Thanks Guys I.m going for looks ot points so 1/8-1/4 looks good to me Thank for help

03-09-2016, 11:41 AM	#10
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,031	Re: Paint problem I had a strip put on that was too wide, looked terrible. In fact it looked so bad that I removed all of the striping after the complete car was done. Check the Judging standards for both width and placement (it is not as straightforward as you might assume) before you go to the striper. Charlie Stephens Last edited by Charlie Stephens; 03-09-2016 at 03:25 PM.

03-09-2016, 12:35 PM	#11
DougVieyra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Eureka, California Posts: 1,716	Re: Paint problem What do the RESTORATION GUIDELINES say ?

03-09-2016, 01:42 PM	#12
Bruce_MO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 433	Re: Paint problem You might want to go to an auto parts store or an auto paint supplier and buy a couple widths of pin striping tape for a few bucks... put it on a door or the hood to see what you like, and then have your striper duplicate it. I personally think 1/8" is too wide and looks a bit "heavy". But it's your car, so enjoy it!

03-09-2016, 01:46 PM	#13
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Paint problem Get it done right by Jim Brand....he is not far from you and very reasonable Last edited by Mitch//pa; 03-09-2016 at 03:35 PM.

03-09-2016, 02:59 PM	#14
Tinbasher Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Innisfil, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,174	Re: Paint problem By the Judging Standards it's 3/32. Close to an 1/8 but not quite. Finer looks better for some reason. John Poole

03-09-2016, 03:22 PM	#15
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,962	Re: Paint problem Don't go 1/4" you will likely be sorry.

03-10-2016, 08:32 AM	#17
Barry B./ Ma. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southbridge, Ma. Posts: 1,614	Re: Paint problem I used the Finese striping tape in 1/16 width on my 30 roadster . You paint in between the double lines of tape then peel off the tape. I was pleased with the way it came out.

03-10-2016, 11:04 AM	#18
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Paint problem Vermins' perfect striping is a light Grey, on a Lombard Blue body, BUT, it's nearly 1/4" wide & looks STUPID! I'll have my Striper run a body color stripe in the middle of it & make it look like 2 stripes. YES, I realize that High Points Guys will "cringe", but I think it will look better. Bill Different __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

03-12-2016, 12:25 PM	#19
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: Paint problem Ditto to what Barry stated in post 16. Finesse stencil tape is available in many styles and widths and with instructions. You can also buy the striping enamels on line or at many stores and mix to adjust color. Also, it's handy to have for touch ups. With practice, the tape can be adjusted for straightness prior to painting with a small brush (pin striping brushes hold a lot of paint). The tape can be a little tricky on very tight curves such as a gas tank on deluxe cars but can be adjusted as needed.

03-12-2016, 06:13 PM	#20
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	Re: Paint problem The "Restoration Guidelines and Judging Standards" book has all of this information printed out for your review. You may purchase a copy of this most informative book from the MARC office 734-427-9050 You will not be sorry in buying this book. It is the culmination of 50 years of research by both National clubs and if you want your car to be correct buy this book!