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Most people don’t know that pinstriping predates the automobile. Pinstriping is another vestige of the horse & buggy era that has carried over to the automobile. Pinstriping was an ornamental decoration for horse and buggy carriages. Pinstriping on automobiles was typically done at the factory up until the later 1930′s. The last production auto to have pinstripes was made by General Motors in the late 1930′s. Custom pinstripes, added after the factory assembly line, began appearing on cars in the 1950′s. For those enthusiasts who owned muscle or sports cars, frequently referred to as “Hot Rodders,” modifying the appearance of their ride was the last step to finish modification. After all the performance upgrades to your car such as, camshafts, valves, exhaust, intakes manifold, headers , wheels & tires, the only thing left is apply a custom paint finish to make your automobile really stand out.

The most common applications for pinstripes are to paint in two colors: one that accents the main tone of the car or truck, & another, a narrow line, in a color contrasted with the stripe to make it visible & stand out.

For larger vehicles, such as trucks, station wagons, vans, mechanical pinstriping is the easiest way to get good looking pinstripes. Mechanical pinstriping keeps a constant width, so that you can get the best placement on the working surface of your car. Magnetic pinstriping uses center grooves to hold paint templates for even more options for stripe design. Two magnetic strips applied to your car hold the template in place while paint is applied & can also act as a guide for your hand. Obviously magnetic pinstriping is not an choice for automobiles with a fiberglass body. Stencil tape is another popular choice for applying pinstriping.

Stencil tape comes in many different choices that are usable for the myriad of designs for car pinstriping. Stencil tape striping uses brushes, and a specialized pinstriping brush is an essential component in a successful project. One of the main advantages to stencil stencil tape is that you can apply multiple color stripes without waiting several hours the other stripes to dry.

For unrestricted creativity applying pinstripes freehand is the only choice. It is also the most difficult method to master and takes some practice to get right. If you have never done it before, you may want to attempt a few practice stripes on some scrap metal or wood. For beginngers, the simplest way for a freehand striping is to lay a strip of masking tape down approximately a quarter inch from where you want the finished line to be, and then use this tape as visual guiding for your stripes. Ordinary masking tape will let paint to seep through, whatever you do, don’t make the mistake of using household masking tape. Auto body masking tape can be purchased from any auto parts store.

Any method that you use will give your car a unique look that is uniquely yours. Practice makes perfect, just like anything else worth doing right. Patience is essential when painting anything. Don’t rush through or try & take shortcuts. Don’t attempt to pinstripe your vehicle without proper equipment and tools, painting errors are expensive to fix & take time. Outstanding results make pinstriping your car, truck, or van uniquely yours.

Many people don’t know that pinstriping predates the automobile. Pinstriping is another vestige of the horse & buggy era that has carried over to the automobile. Pinstriping was an ornamental design for horse and buggy carriages. Pinstriping on cars was frequently done at the factory up until the later 1930′s. The final production automobile to have pinstripes was manufactured by General Motors in the late 1930′s. Custom pinstripes, added after the factory assembly line, started appearing on automobiles in the 1950′s. For those people who had muscle or sports cars, frequently referred to as “Hot Rodders,” customizing the appearance of their ride was the final step to complete modification. When all the performance changes to your auto such as, camshafts, valves, exhaust, intakes manifold, headers , wheels & tires, the only thing left is apply a unique paint finish to make your car really stand out.

The most typical applications for pinstripes are to paint in two colors: one that accents the primary color of the car or truck, and another, a narrow line, in a tone contrasted with the stripe to make it visible and stand out.

For larger vehicles, such as trucks, station wagons, vans, mechanical pinstriping is the easiest way to get good looking pinstripes. Mechanical pinstriping keeps a constant width, so that you can get the best alignment on the finished surface of your automobile. Magnetic pinstriping uses center grooves to hold paint templates for even more choices for stripe design. Two magnetic strips applied to your car hold the template in position while paint is applied & can also act as a guide for your hand. Obviously magnetic pinstriping is not an choice for cars with a fiberglass body.

Stencil tape is another common option for applying pinstriping. Stencil tape comes in many different choices that are suitable for the myriad of designs for car pinstriping. Stencil tape striping uses brushes, & a specialized pinstriping brush is an essential component in a successful project. One of the main benefits to stencil stencil tape is that you can apply different color stripes without waiting several hours the other stripes to dry.

For unrestricted creativity applying pinstripes freehand is the only choice. It is also the most difficult method to master and takes some practice to get right. If you have never done it before, you may want to try a few practice stripes on some scrap metal or wood. For beginngers, the simplest plan for a freehand striping is to apply a strip of masking tape down approximately a quarter inch from where you want the finished line to be, and then use this tape as visual guiding for your stripes. Household masking tape will allow paint to bleed through, whatever you do, don’t make the mistake of using regular masking tape. Auto body masking tape can be purchased from any auto supply store.

Any method that you use will give your vehicle a distinct look that is uniquely yours. Practice makes perfect, just like anything else worth doing right. Patience is elementary when painting anything. Don’t hurry through or try & take shortcuts. Don’t attempt to pinstripe your vehicle without proper equipment and tools, painting errors are costly to fix and take time. Great results make pinstriping your car, truck, or van uniquely yours.

Most people don’t know that pinstriping predates the automobile. Pinstriping is another vestige of the horse & buggy era that has carried over to the automobile. Pinstriping was an ornamental design for horse and buggy carriages. Pinstriping on automobiles was commonly done at the factory up until the later 1930′s. The last production car to have pinstripes was made by General Motors in the late 1930′s. Custom pinstripes, added after the factory assembly line, started appearing on automobiles in the 1950′s. For those enthusiasts who owned muscle or sports cars, frequently referred to as “Hot Rodders,” modifying the appearance of their ride was the final step to complete customization. When all the performance changes to your automobile such as, camshafts, valves, exhaust, intakes manifold, headers , wheels and tires, the only thing left is apply a custom paint finish to make your car really stand out.

The most common applications for pinstripes are to paint in two tones: one that accents the primary color of the car or truck, and another, a narrow line, in a color contrasted with the stripe to make it visible and stand out. For larger vehicles, such as trucks, station wagons, vans, mechanical pinstriping is the easiest way to get good looking pinstripes.

Mechanical pinstriping keeps a constant width, so that you can get the proper alignment on the working surface of your automobile. Magnetic pinstriping uses center grooves to hold paint templates for even more options for stripe design. Two magnetic strips applied to your car hold the form in place while paint is applied and can also act as a guide for your hand. Clearly magnetic pinstriping is not an option for automobiles with a fiberglass body. Stencil tape is another common choice for applying pinstriping. Stencil tape comes in many different choices that are usable for the myriad of designs for auto pinstriping. Stencil tape striping uses brushes, and a specialized pinstriping brush is an essential ingredient in a successful project. One of the primary benefits to stencil stencil tape is that you can apply different tone stripes without waiting several hours the other stripes to dry.

For unrestricted creativity applying pinstripes freehand is the only choice. It is also the most challenging method to master & takes some practice to get right. If you have never done it before, you might want to attempt a few practice stripes on some scrap metal or wood. For beginngers, the simplest way for a freehand striping is to lay a strip of masking tape down approximately a quarter inch from where you want the finished stripe to be, and then use this tape as visual guiding for your stripes. Regular masking tape will let paint to bleed through, whatever you do, don’t make the mistake of using household masking tape. Auto body masking tape can be purchased from any auto supply store.

Any method that you use will give your automobile a unique look that is uniquely yours. Practice makes perfect, just like anything else worth doing right. Patience is essential when painting anything. Don’t hurry through or try & take shortcuts. Don’t attempt to pinstripe your vehicle without proper equipment & tools, painting errors are expensive to fix & take time. Great results make pinstriping your car, truck, or van uniquely yours.

Most people don’t know that pinstriping predates the car. Pinstriping is another vestige of the horse & buggy era that has carried over to the automobile. Pinstriping was an ornamental design for horse & buggy carriages. Pinstriping on cars was commonly done at the factory up until the latter 1930′s. The final production auto to have pinstripes was made by General Motors in the late 1930′s. Custom pinstripes, added after the factory assembly line, began appearing on automobiles in the 1950′s. For those enthusiasts who owned muscle or sports cars, frequently referred to as “Hot Rodders,” modifying the appearance of their ride was the last step to finish modification. After all the performance changes to your car such as, camshafts, valves, exhaust, intakes manifold, headers , wheels & tires, the only thing left is apply a unique paint finish to make your auto really stand out.

The most typical applications for pinstripes are to paint in two tones: one that accents the primary tone of the car or truck, & another, a thin line, in a color contrasted with the stripe to make it visible & stand out. For larger vehicles, such as trucks, station wagons, vans, mechanical pinstriping is the easiest method to get good looking pinstripes.

Mechanical pinstriping keeps a fixed width, so that you can get the correct placement on the working surface of your car. Magnetic pinstriping uses center grooves to hold paint templates for even more choices for stripe design. Two magnetic strips applied to your car hold the form in position while paint is applied & can also act as a guide for your hand. Clearly magnetic pinstriping is not an option for cars with a fiberglass body. Stencil tape is another popular option for applying pinstriping.

Stencil tape comes in several different options that are suitable for the myriad of designs for auto pinstriping. Stencil tape striping uses brushes, and a specialized pinstriping brush is an key component in a successful project. One of the main advantages to stencil stencil tape is that you can apply multiple color stripes without waiting several hours the other stripes to dry.

For unrestricted creativity applying pinstripes freehand is the only choice. It is also the most challenging method to master and takes some practice to get right. If you have never done it before, you might want to attempt a few practice stripes on some scrap metal or wood. For newbies, the simplest plan for a freehand striping is to lay a strip of masking tape down approximately a quarter inch from where you want the finished stripe to be, & then use this tape as visual guiding for your stripes. Ordinary masking tape will allow paint to bleed through, whatever you do, don’t make the mistake of using regular masking tape. Auto body masking tape can be purchased from any auto parts store.

Any method that you use will give your automobile a unique look that is uniquely yours. Practice makes perfect, just like anything else worth doing right. Patience is essential when painting anything. Don’t hurry through or try and take shortcuts. Don’t try to pinstripe your vehicle without proper equipment & tools, painting mistakes are costly to correct & take time. Good results make pinstriping your car, truck, or van uniquely yours.

Most people don’t know that pinstriping predates the car. Pinstriping is another vestige of the horse and buggy era that has carried over to the car. Pinstriping was an ornamental design for horse and buggy carriages. Pinstriping on cars was commonly done at the factory up until the latter 1930′s. The final production auto to have pinstripes was made by General Motors in the late 1930′s. Custom pinstripes, added after the factory assembly line, started appearing on cars in the 1950′s. For those individuals who owned muscle or sports cars, frequently referred to as “Hot Rodders,” changing the look of their ride was the final step to complete customization. When all the performance changes to your automobile such as, camshafts, valves, exhaust, intakes manifold, headers , wheels and tires, the only thing left is apply a unique paint finish to make your car really stand out.

The most common applications for pinstripes are to paint in two tones: one that accents the primary tone of the car or truck, and another, a thin line, in a color contrasted with the stripe to make it visible & stand out.

For larger vehicles, such as trucks, station wagons, vans, mechanical pinstriping is the easiest way to get good looking pinstripes. Mechanical pinstriping keeps a constant width, so that you can get the proper placement on the finished surface of your car. Magnetic pinstriping uses center grooves to hold paint templates for even more choices for stripe design. Two magnetic strips applied to your car hold the form in place while paint is applied & can also act as a guide for your hand. Obviously magnetic pinstriping is not an option for cars with a fiberglass body. Stencil tape is another common option for applying pinstriping.

Stencil tape comes in several different options that are usable for the myriad of designs for auto pinstriping. Stencil tape striping uses brushes, and a specialized pinstriping brush is an essential ingredient in a successful project. One of the main advantages to stencil stencil tape is that you can apply different tone stripes without waiting several hours the other stripes to dry.

For unrestricted creativity applying pinstripes freehand is the only choice. It is also the most difficult method to master & takes some practice to get right. If you have never done it before, you may want to attempt a couple practice stripes on some scrap metal or wood. For newbies, the simplest plan for a freehand striping is to lay a strip of masking tape down approximately a quarter inch from where you want the finished stripe to be, and then use this tape as visual guiding for your stripes. Ordinary masking tape will let paint to bleed through, whatever you do, don’t make the mistake of using household masking tape. Auto body masking tape can be purchased from any auto parts store.

Any method that you use will give your car a unique look that is uniquely yours. Practice makes perfect, just like anything else worth doing right. Patience is elementary when painting anything. Don’t hurry through or try & take shortcuts. Don’t attempt to pinstripe your vehicle without proper equipment and tools, painting mistakes are costly to fix & take time. Good results make pinstriping your car, truck, or van uniquely yours.

Most people don’t know that pinstriping predates the automobile. Pinstriping is another vestige of the horse and buggy era that has carried over to the car. Pinstriping was an ornamental design for horse and buggy carriages. Pinstriping on cars was frequently done at the factory up until the later 1930′s. The last production automobile to have pinstripes was manufactured by General Motors in the late 1930′s. Custom pinstripes, added after the factory assembly line, started appearing on automobiles in the 1950′s. For those enthusiasts who had muscle or sports cars, frequently referred to as “Hot Rodders,” customizing the appearance of their ride was the last step to complete customization. When all the performance upgrades to your auto such as, camshafts, valves, exhaust, intakes manifold, headers , wheels & tires, the only thing left is apply a custom paint finish to make your auto really stand out.

The most common applications for pinstripes are to paint in two tones: one that accents the primary color of the car or truck, & another, a narrow line, in a tone contrasted with the stripe to make it visible and stand out. For larger vehicles, such as trucks, station wagons, vans, mechanical pinstriping is the easiest method to get good looking pinstripes.

Mechanical pinstriping keeps a fixed width, so that you can get the best alignment on the working surface of your automobile. Magnetic pinstriping uses center grooves to hold paint templates for even more choices for stripe design. Two magnetic strips applied to your car hold the template in place while paint is applied and can also act as a guide for your hand. Obviously magnetic pinstriping is not an choice for cars with a fiberglass body.

Stencil tape is another popular choice for applying pinstriping. Stencil tape comes in several different choices that are suitable for the myriad of designs for car pinstriping. Stencil tape striping uses brushes, and a specialized pinstriping brush is an essential component in a successful project. One of the main advantages to stencil stencil tape is that you can apply different color stripes without waiting several hours the other stripes to dry.

For unrestricted creativity applying pinstripes freehand is the only choice. It is also the most difficult method to master & takes some practice to get right. If you have never done it before, you may want to try a couple practice stripes on some scrap metal or wood. For newbies, the simplest way for a freehand striping is to apply a strip of masking tape down approximately a quarter inch from where you want the finished line to be, & then use this tape as visual guiding for your stripes. Household masking tape will allow paint to bleed through, whatever you do, don’t make the mistake of using ordinary masking tape. Auto body masking tape can be purchased from any auto supply store.

Any method that you use will give your car a distinct look that is uniquely yours. Practice makes perfect, just like anything else worth doing right. Patience is elementary when painting anything. Don’t hurry through or try & take shortcuts. Don’t attempt to pinstripe your vehicle without proper equipment & tools, painting errors are costly to correct & take time. Exceptional results make pinstriping your car, truck, or van uniquely yours.

Most people don’t know that pinstriping predates the car. Pinstriping is another vestige of the horse and buggy era that has carried over to the car. Pinstriping was an ornamental design for horse and buggy carriages. Pinstriping on cars was commonly done at the factory up until the latter 1930′s. The final production auto to have pinstripes was made by General Motors in the late 1930′s. Custom pinstripes, added after the factory assembly line, started appearing on cars in the 1950′s.

For those individuals who owned muscle or sports cars, frequently referred to as “Hot Rodders,” changing the look of their ride was the final step to complete customization. When all the performance changes to your automobile such as, camshafts, valves, exhaust, intakes manifold, headers , wheels and tires, the only thing left is apply a unique paint finish to make your car really stand out.

The most common applications for pinstripes are to paint in two tones: one that accents the primary tone of the car or truck, and another, a thin line, in a color contrasted with the stripe to make it visible & stand out. For larger vehicles, such as trucks, station wagons, vans, mechanical pinstriping is the easiest way to get good looking pinstripes.

Mechanical pinstriping keeps a constant width, so that you can get the proper placement on the finished surface of your car. Magnetic pinstriping uses center grooves to hold paint templates for even more choices for stripe design. Two magnetic strips applied to your car hold the form in place while paint is applied & can also act as a guide for your hand. Obviously magnetic pinstriping is not an option for cars with a fiberglass body.

Stencil tape is another common option for applying pinstriping. Stencil tape comes in several different options that are usable for the myriad of designs for auto pinstriping. Stencil tape striping uses brushes, and a specialized pinstriping brush is an essential ingredient in a successful project. One of the main advantages to stencil stencil tape is that you can apply different tone stripes without waiting several hours the other stripes to dry.

For unrestricted creativity applying pinstripes freehand is the only choice. It is also the most difficult method to master & takes some practice to get right. If you have never done it before, you may want to attempt a couple practice stripes on some scrap metal or wood. For newbies, the simplest plan for a freehand striping is to lay a strip of masking tape down approximately a quarter inch from where you want the finished stripe to be, and then use this tape as visual guiding for your stripes. Ordinary masking tape will let paint to bleed through, whatever you do, don’t make the mistake of using household masking tape. Auto body masking tape can be purchased from any auto parts store.

Any method that you use will give your car a unique look that is uniquely yours. Practice makes perfect, just like anything else worth doing right. Patience is elementary when painting anything. Don’t hurry through or try & take shortcuts. Don’t attempt to pinstripe your vehicle without proper equipment and tools, painting mistakes are costly to fix & take time. Good results make pinstriping your car, truck, or van uniquely yours.

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Great shop. I had a small fender bender and with in two day’s there was no way you would of ever known that there was a dent in my back quarter panel. They did an awesome job. There price was the least expensive out of the four estimates that I received.A++
Diana W.