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I would like to pinstripe my car. Has anyone used the Beugler tool before? How difficult is it to master? I assume you just can't wipe off pinstriping paint like you can woodgraining ink, so better not do any boo-boos. Open to suggestions.

After seeing the quality of the work you do I would let you practice on my car if I were closer. I have watched someone pinstriping and if they were not happpy with a certain part they just used solvent and cleaned it off and started over. Being sure there is no silicone or wax on the surface is most important. A friend and I did pinstripe the dash of his mothers 57 chevy when we were about 15 years old, but she was not impressed with our work.

hey Pat
Bring that tool with you to Tucson & once my car is painted, you can do mine....Joe

Hey Joe, does the paint instruction drawing you sent me cover all 34 Masters or is it just for de SD's. It is drawing No.376552.

I would say from the hood to the rear of the front door should be the same for your coupe. I have one for a 33 standard that probably follows through for 1934...Joe

We had a colleague come to a recent "garage" meeting and demonstrate the various options for pinstriping. They include
1. by hand with a proper brush,
2. using a pin-stripe tool as you suggest (with a magnetic guide for long runs),
3. using pre-made vinyl stick-on pinstripes,
4. taping off using masking tape and spray or hand painting, and
5. his preference, using special "pinstriping tape". the pinstriping tape comes in a 25' roll and in variety of sizes for narrow to wider lines as well as double lines etc. It is a 2 layer tape which gets applied to the vehicle in much the same manner as any taping job (but you only need to make one pass), it is very flexible allowing for curves, and once in place, the top layer comes off to expose the areas to paint. Great for 90% of the striping, and ends and special junctions can be touched up by hand.

He uses quality sign painters paint, lightly buffs the under paint for adhesion and with a bit of practice, work turns out perfect. I have '31 Chev Coach to do at some point and that is my plan.

You should be able to find this product through a good paint supply shop, or chack the internet.

I'm starting to lean real hard towards option #5. I've been using this page to get settled on a scheme and I'll likely buy the stencil from them.

http://www.finessepinstriping.com/striper_order.asp

I also got some photos from John Thomson who has an original to go by. We'll see.

I a had a Nova striped using the tape...Not good,, sun ..weather and 6 months it was loose at each stopping point..Next time paint Bill

The striping tool won't work on your car. Doing the sides, the paint may have a tendency to run. Go with taping it and painting with a brush. Use One Shot lettering enamel. If you goof use mineral spirits (paint thinner) to wipe it off. The taping will be tedious but can be corrected as you go.

Pat,

I have used the Beugler tool with good success on a couple vehicles, including the wheels. You can practice on paper or cardboard. I used 1 Shot paint and the magnetic guide. If you go amiss, you can wipe it off quickly and try again. I have also used the tool very successfully for painting the red trim stripes on hood ornaments and grilles--works well because it runs right in the grooves if you have the right width on the tip.

I don't have experience on a vehicle whose stripe slopes down so sharply as yours, so I can't speak to the danger of it running as the last poster suggests--could be real, especially if you lay it on too thickly (i.e., move your tool too slowly).

That tape looks pretty slick--in fact, you could probably use the Beugler in conjunction with that tape.

Let us know how it turns out.

Jim

yes you can easily wipe it off using thinners, wipe surface first with silicone wax and polish remover. Use ONE SHOT SIGN WRITERS PAINT. Artists supply stores or ebay stores sellers have it. CURRYS ARTIST SUPPLIES here in whitby has it, guess they can ship it by post office.??

if you do not feel comfortable with the beuglar tool, then use the special pinstriping masking tape and make sure its down tight to the surface.

like anything.....practice on a piece of painted metal until your comfortable with it. don't just pick it up and expect to do right, right away.

mike