Pinstriping Paint

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Hey Guys
What paint would be the best to do pinstriping on a bicycle :?
Thanks
Nick :mrgreen:

 

[CCR]

1 shot paint

testors is the easiest thing to find though

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Thanks for the info. 8)

 

[drabe]

2nd the 1-shot. Any good art supply stores carry it.
Sometimes you can get it cheaper from Eastwood.com.

 

[jaysinaces]

one shot is great, but if you want to use spray an enamel clear coat over it use house of kolor striping/lettering enamel.

 

[8ball]

And... not sure if this applies to pinstriping... but have a little thinner available to get a drop every once in a while (work into brush on palette) to keep the bristles flexible as the paint dries out in the brush. I know you didn't ask technique here but its critical in getting smooth lines... in sign lettering, at least.

 

[karfer67]

one shot and only one shot. although house of kolors does pinstripe pant i just have not messed with it yet

 

[onelesspedestrian]

I have used just plain old Tremclad enamel, but maybe I would get further practicing with one-shot, I dunno.

 

[sensor]

theres also ronan lettering enamels

 

[slacker]

Where do I find brushes locally? The art stores have tons of 1-Shot, but not brushes?

I'd prefer to support a local business.

 

[sensor]

they might be able to order them for you.....
if not go to a local auto paint supply shop...they should have them in stock if not they can order them
btw...you may want to start with a 00 those are what most use(i prefer a 000 but im heavy handed)

and good on you for buying local :mrgreen:

 

[sensor]

forgot....theyll ask if you want green or blue ferrules
go for the blue
http://www.mackbrush.com/original2.htm
and if you read the page our local guy whose been mentoring me is in it :mrgreen:

 

[Social Reject]

Where do I find brushes locally? The art stores have tons of 1-Shot, but not brushes?

I'd prefer to support a local business.

Striping and lettering brushes are great to use of course, but don't feel that they are the only brushes you can use with one shot. I personally like to use fine art liner brushes as well. I tend to pick them up at the local art store for between $5 and $10. I especially like to use liner brushes for small delicate detail work. Of course, I'm not good at striping either. My specialty was always painting monsters and skulls and stuff like that with one shot. For my interests, the liner brushes are excellent. My advice is to get the one shot paint first and then experiment with brushes to find what works best for what you are doing.

Just something to think about.

 

[B607]

Hey Social Reject, I'd like to see your One-Shot skulls and monsters. Please post some pics! Gary

 

[Social Reject]

Hey Social Reject, I'd like to see your One-Shot skulls and monsters. Please post some pics! Gary

This is a sign I did. Obviously, I didn't use all one shot with this. The shaded areas are done with acrylics but a lot of the black is done with one shot.

I did this model A Ford dash with all one shot.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Thanks for the replys everyone :mrgreen: That will really help :lol:

 

[thesuicideride]

hok is a urethane, so it can be burried under a clear coat. its harder to use and dries really fast. 1shot is a top coat but i heard with a catalyst it can be cleared. still seems risky tho.

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