Pinstriping 101. The basics covered with the 716CarGuys everything from types of paint to buy the best brushes to start with and some helpful tips on how to hold a brush
Thanks for the video! Made a 3 hr trip to Michigan to go to the Mack headquarters to feel the brushes in person. They are great brushes and the owner gave me a free shirt for making the drive!!
I’ve always helped younger guys into this art form, Monte Roach was one young guy that comes to mind, when I started this art form was very guarded by the pro Pinstriper’s, they would drop the brush and walk away rather than show the younger guys anything ! Being an Artist I’ve always helped anyone that is interested in whatever art form I’m involved in…
@@716carguys4 we sell my scroll brushes every day ,and I’m known to help younger (or older ) people get involved in a fantastic American art form, that can support them for a lifetime, while they have a ball performing the pinstriping anywhere, anytime, for $$$
How do you come up with a design? I have the skill to paint a line but I'm blocked when it comes to what to turn it into. Thank you for this tutorial! You and Hot Rod Jen have been incredibly helpful for learning even what brushes to buy. I ordered a brush and good pencils because of this video. Thank you!
You should have my scroll brushes ,not the poorly made copies that don’t work, and watch my videos (23). I’m her if you have questions, stay up on the tip, and have a blast!
@@stevekafka i like my kafkas want to get the whole set and the grid I know the sword brushes or traditional just have a hard time with them just more practice i know i seen where monty roach started out with kafkas
I had the same problem, so I took notes and sketched out how some lines meet and how others place C curves, S curves, and how different each design can start. I like to study a few videos a day and put together a design piece by piece from other videos till I can create something all my own. Good luck!
I've been at this 44 years I am old school one thing I have to say you are very down to earth I hope the younger people understand what you are sharing ,this is priceless .I live in pa if your ever in the area I'd love to come strip and help raise money with you
David, I’m done traveling,did it for many years due to all the copyists I had here in Phoenix,the artists here have zero integrity,and even less talent to create their own style, so they just copied me the best that they could, and the locals all thought it was me doing all this crappy looking work, I haven’t pinstriped anything in Phoenix in at least five years, sound bitter? Well it’s because I am.
I'm watching your video and extremely impressed with the gentleman your interviewing. His knowledge and Honesty is great . I'm 65years old and wanna learn about and how to pinstripe stuff . To what extent I'm not sure but your video was very helpful . Thanks I'll be subscribing for sure!
Thank you this was an excellent video and you have definitely inspired me. I've always been a sketch artist and I've always wanted to learn the technique of pinstriping I'm old school I grew up in the 60s and 70s when Vans were a big thing, and I was first introduced to pinstriping but never pursued it, now I just purchased a 94 Chevy G30 and my plans are to practice on it. But thank you very much I really appreciate it, all your information.
I only paint miniatures and models, but really apprecaite Ricky's tutorial, and hes right even with painting minis a good brush even if its $30 a brush its worth it in the long run
Thanks for sharing your Knowledge very Talented young man I've been bouncing back-and-forth trying to larn this for years I finally made my mind to stick with it please keep videos coming God-bless
@@716carguys4 Looking forward to more You're very informative I know with your camera angles and stuff you can see how you manipulate the brush and all that very well help me a lot
Fantastic ! Thanks a lot. I'm looking to do a long ( 6 foot ish ) coachline along the side of my Morris Minor. You've both inspired me to get the tools and have a go. Thanks a lot. Colin UK
Great video. I have been doing this for a little over a year. I think I’m biggest issue right now is trying to clean things up. I’m messy I just need to slow down a bit I guess. I do love it.
I jus subscribed I was watching pinstripeing for a week now watching different videos n I’m a newbie to it so I’m still watching I’m goann be gettin into pinstriping too this video helped alot about what to get n what’s paints n all that good stuff jus waiting to get all Tha stuff I need hope to see more videos on pinstriping from you guys 🤙🏾
Thanks for making this video, I turn to painting often when the world gets the best of me as a coping mechanism as well. I've been practicing off and on for the past 4 years or so initially with an airbrush. At any rate I feel I still need practice before I go out and paint on someones machine. It's a skill. It's an art. Once again I'd like to thank you guy for this video because I have been kinda blindly going about learning and I get overwhelmed with all the different things like urethane low VOC, trying to do my homework ect and this was very helpful with brushes. I love my mack brushes and have been using no name liners that I have picked up from local craft stores for detail work. One last thing, I've primarily been using golden fluid acrylics (craft store stuff) for practicing and because I purchased it for canvas painting/airbrushing without so much fumes, are acrylics something that stripers are out there working with or is that kinda uncharted territory?
No problem!! We wanna make more of these videos and if we can help just a couple people it’s totally worth it mine and Rickys schedule are so opposite it’s tough
Acrylics are water based and used primarily on canvas to paint pictures, Pinstriper’s use an oil based sign painting enamels called one shot, usually sold in art supply stores ,thinned with mineral spirits ( Home Depot types stores) it’s exterior sign painting enamel.
I am just discovering this art form and I’m loving it, although i have yet picked up a brush i am gathering some supplies, I would love a detailed list of the things he mentioned in his video and maybe even a list of things to avoid while building up my toolbox
Great video. Just a question. I haven’t looked yet still watching, but do you have a video on setting up your Mack from brand new. From fluffy to sword.
I’m a navy veteran. Was stationed in San dog CA in the 80s. Picked up stripping for beer money. Got married had a family. Had to stop because family came first. I’m 58. In CT an picked it up again. Hard time running lines. Old hands have carpal tunnel. But get 30-40 minutes a day great therapy
HAY MAN GREAT VIDEO, I JUST PICKED UP A FEW STRIPERS AND IVE BEEN PRACTICING PULLING STRAIGHT LINES BUT I CANT GET ENOUGH , JUST HAD SHOULDER OPERATION SO IM OUTA COMISSION BUT I STILL HAVE MY LEFT HAND TO TRAIN........... JUST SUBSCRIBED THANKS FOR YOUR TIPS
Just got my stuff yesterday but couldn’t find more videos of him on your channel where do I follow him at I’d like to talk to him n thanks for sharing got me into it lol
The absolute best video on pinstriping lesson I've seen so far I'm way older than you and really want to get into pinstriping how do you know when you're good enough to start really pinstriping on cars or motorcycles thanks for the great video I also just subscribed
Hey fellas great content I’m a career woodcarver looking for a side hustle I’ve also tattooed for 15 years on the side. I was recently asked by my neighbour who is the service rep at the local bike shop if I could pinstripe and or airbrush, said the talent pool had shrunk in a big way and that it might be a good option for me. What do you guys think? Appreciate any feedback
This is a great video! Very helpful. I'm wanting to get into striping but not sure where to start. Would love to have Ricky's Instagram or Facebook to reach out to him. I'm looking forward to next video and would love to see him do a flying eye or pinup doll.
If you want to start pinstriping and lettering, do some research with videos like this. Start with smaller amounts of paint and a few sizes of brushes. Then, practice, practice, practice and you'll get it. Learn how to take care of your brushes by cleaning and oiling them and they will last. You'll find there will be a hand full of brushes that are your favorites and work best for you and those will be the ones you use all the time, but you'll still have a box full of brushes you hardly ever use.
If your doing long line work try my long liner ,if your interested in design work get one of my scroll brushes and stay up on the tip, have fun with it…
For doing ol skool design work ,I use my number three scroller,tons of control,holds lots of paint,and once over the learning curve are a blast to use for everything but longlines. The copies of this brush do not work as well as the original at all.
I been doing it since 1968 and still love it , lettering is more like work , striping is fun, to me it is anyways !
Thanks for the video! Made a 3 hr trip to Michigan to go to the Mack headquarters to feel the brushes in person. They are great brushes and the owner gave me a free shirt for making the drive!!
I’ve always helped younger guys into this art form, Monte Roach was one young guy that comes to mind, when I started this art form was very guarded by the pro Pinstriper’s, they would drop the brush and walk away rather than show the younger guys anything ! Being an Artist I’ve always helped anyone that is interested in whatever art form I’m involved in…
I assume it’s because it was more common and guys didn’t want competition but now it’s sorta rare to see young kids getting into it
@@716carguys4 we sell my scroll brushes every day ,and I’m known to help younger (or older ) people get involved in a fantastic American art form, that can support them for a lifetime, while they have a ball performing the pinstriping anywhere, anytime, for $$$
@@716carguys4 I’ve taught various artforms for many years,this is one that can be taught if you have a pro willing and able to teach it.
Simply amazing. It's good to see a younger pinstriper to keep the art going.
How do you come up with a design? I have the skill to paint a line but I'm blocked when it comes to what to turn it into. Thank you for this tutorial! You and Hot Rod Jen have been incredibly helpful for learning even what brushes to buy. I ordered a brush and good pencils because of this video. Thank you!
That’s awesome !!!! I’ll have Ricky hop on here and give ya some pointers and yea hot rod Jen has a great channel and does a lot of cool stuff
You should have my scroll brushes ,not the poorly made copies that don’t work, and watch my videos (23). I’m her if you have questions, stay up on the tip, and have a blast!
@@stevekafka i like my kafkas want to get the whole set and the grid I know the sword brushes or traditional just have a hard time with them just more practice i know i seen where monty roach started out with kafkas
I had the same problem, so I took notes and sketched out how some lines meet and how others place C curves, S curves, and how different each design can start. I like to study a few videos a day and put together a design piece by piece from other videos till I can create something all my own. Good luck!
I’ll help with Q&A when you need it…
I’ve been at Pinstriping for 50 years. Just wanted to say great job.
I'm just getting into this art form and this video was super helpful!! Thank you!!
Also could you make a how to on Doing. Scroll Gold Leaf With pinstripe outline , like do you draw the design and transfer over?
I've been at this 44 years I am old school one thing I have to say you are very down to earth I hope the younger people understand what you are sharing ,this is priceless .I live in pa if your ever in the area I'd love to come strip and help raise money with you
David, I’m done traveling,did it for many years due to all the copyists I had here in Phoenix,the artists here have zero integrity,and even less talent to create their own style, so they just copied me the best that they could, and the locals all thought it was me doing all this crappy looking work, I haven’t pinstriped anything in Phoenix in at least five years, sound bitter? Well it’s because I am.
My buddy ricky is the artist he’s a good dude very talented thanks for the comment man
I'm watching your video and extremely impressed with the gentleman your interviewing. His knowledge and Honesty is great .
I'm 65years old and wanna learn about and how to pinstripe stuff . To what extent I'm not sure but your video was very helpful . Thanks I'll be subscribing for sure!
Thank you this was an excellent video and you have definitely inspired me. I've always been a sketch artist and I've always wanted to learn the technique of pinstriping I'm old school I grew up in the 60s and 70s when Vans were a big thing, and I was first introduced to pinstriping but never pursued it, now I just purchased a 94 Chevy G30 and my plans are to practice on it. But thank you very much I really appreciate it, all your information.
Cooool stuff :)
Thank you sir
Thanks for sharing... learned some things & tips from video. from Malaysia
Thumb and elbow totally makes sense for stability. New to this and you have so much info. Cheers
Keep making these.
Will do man
I only paint miniatures and models, but really apprecaite Ricky's tutorial, and hes right even with painting minis a good brush even if its $30 a brush its worth it in the long run
Hey man I’m just learning pinstripe hand painting, I’m really liking this video learning a lot and tricks of the trade you have a great talent. Thanks
Thank you !!! I hope to have Ricky back for another video our lives are so busy it’s tough to get together
Thanks so much . Have painted and done mandala stuff . Thanks for all the great. Info . Love hot rods . Rockabilly . Metal and burnouts lol
Love it guys Nest to another one is very interesting and not too many guys are doing this please
Keep making more pinstriping videos
Thanks for sharing your Knowledge very Talented young man I've been bouncing back-and-forth trying to larn this for years I finally made my mind to stick with it please keep videos coming God-bless
Thank you!!!! Yea we’ve been meaning to do sooo many more of these
@@716carguys4 Looking forward to more You're very informative I know with your camera angles and stuff you can see how you manipulate the brush and all that very well help me a lot
Awesome video
Fantastic ! Thanks a lot. I'm looking to do a long ( 6 foot ish ) coachline along the side of my Morris Minor. You've both inspired me to get the tools and have a go. Thanks a lot. Colin UK
Nice
Hey guys. Great video, striping along in Sheridan, IL. :) Hairy side down!
Thanks man much appreciated
@@dragracer455hey hey, another two years, some beers, and lots of kool stuff painted along the way. 😊 cheers 🍻
Awesome video. Good tips. Hope to see more. Thank you
Thanks Ricky...show us how the design can flow on a car,like over fenders or around door handles.
Go to car shows for ideas of what the pros are doing…
Great video. I have been doing this for a little over a year. I think I’m biggest issue right now is trying to clean things up. I’m messy I just need to slow down a bit I guess. I do love it.
I jus subscribed I was watching pinstripeing for a week now watching different videos n I’m a newbie to it so I’m still watching I’m goann be gettin into pinstriping too this video helped alot about what to get n what’s paints n all that good stuff jus waiting to get all Tha stuff I need hope to see more videos on pinstriping from you guys 🤙🏾
We’ve been meaning to do more thanks for the sub
lol great I going to need some stripping on a 1950 Ford F1 pickup
Buy one of my scrollers and some 1-shot paint or bring it to a Pinstriper..I can try to hook you up with a striper in your vicinity .
Thanks for making this video, I turn to painting often when the world gets the best of me as a coping mechanism as well. I've been practicing off and on for the past 4 years or so initially with an airbrush. At any rate I feel I still need practice before I go out and paint on someones machine. It's a skill. It's an art. Once again I'd like to thank you guy for this video because I have been kinda blindly going about learning and I get overwhelmed with all the different things like urethane low VOC, trying to do my homework ect and this was very helpful with brushes. I love my mack brushes and have been using no name liners that I have picked up from local craft stores for detail work. One last thing, I've primarily been using golden fluid acrylics (craft store stuff) for practicing and because I purchased it for canvas painting/airbrushing without so much fumes, are acrylics something that stripers are out there working with or is that kinda uncharted territory?
No problem!! We wanna make more of these videos and if we can help just a couple people it’s totally worth it mine and Rickys schedule are so opposite it’s tough
Acrylics are water based and used primarily on canvas to paint pictures, Pinstriper’s use an oil based sign painting enamels called one shot, usually sold in art supply stores ,thinned with mineral spirits ( Home Depot types stores) it’s exterior sign painting enamel.
Getting into striping and found your channel. Cool content, tnx!
I am just discovering this art form and I’m loving it, although i have yet picked up a brush i am gathering some supplies, I would love a detailed list of the things he mentioned in his video and maybe even a list of things to avoid while building up my toolbox
Great video, thanks I like keeping it real.
Great learning video, please make more.
Great video. Just a question. I haven’t looked yet still watching, but do you have a video on setting up your Mack from brand new. From fluffy to sword.
I’m a navy veteran. Was stationed in San dog CA in the 80s. Picked up stripping for beer money. Got married had a family. Had to stop because family came first. I’m 58. In CT an picked it up again. Hard time running lines. Old hands have carpal tunnel. But get 30-40 minutes a day great therapy
HAY MAN GREAT VIDEO, I JUST PICKED UP A FEW STRIPERS AND IVE BEEN PRACTICING PULLING STRAIGHT LINES BUT I CANT GET ENOUGH , JUST HAD SHOULDER OPERATION SO IM OUTA COMISSION BUT I STILL HAVE MY LEFT HAND TO TRAIN........... JUST SUBSCRIBED THANKS FOR YOUR TIPS
Thank you !!!
Man I started out with a green Mack 00. Then I found king 13 and xcaliber and it made it so much better.
Great video. Liked and Followed
Nice job, Bakersfield CA
Just got my stuff yesterday but couldn’t find more videos of him on your channel where do I follow him at I’d like to talk to him n thanks for sharing got me into it lol
Thank you! Great teaching 🔥🔥👊🏼
Have you ever tried Steve Kafka brushes? Great brushes especially for scroll style pin striping
The absolute best video on pinstriping lesson I've seen so far I'm way older than you and really want to get into pinstriping how do you know when you're good enough to start really pinstriping on cars or motorcycles thanks for the great video I also just subscribed
Don’t worry ,people will start asking you to put designs on their stuff, the best ones will ask you if you want to “practice” on their stuff….
Hey fellas great content I’m a career woodcarver looking for a side hustle I’ve also tattooed for 15 years on the side. I was recently asked by my neighbour who is the service rep at the local bike shop if I could pinstripe and or airbrush, said the talent pool had shrunk in a big way and that it might be a good option for me. What do you guys think? Appreciate any feedback
Does the belly of the brush go down or up when pulling the line
I do have one question that has a million different answers how to prepare a new Mack brush for it’s first time use
This is a great video! Very helpful. I'm wanting to get into striping but not sure where to start. Would love to have Ricky's Instagram or Facebook to reach out to him. I'm looking forward to next video and would love to see him do a flying eye or pinup doll.
I’ve been meaning to link back up with him and go through these comments and do another quick vid
I'm and I loved your video
Don't like to be negative...but don't talk so much. Let the pinstriper do his thing, he's damn good.
Usually I don’t ha but me and him wanted to do a vid
Would really like to see the flying eyeball painted
I'm Local and work in the car seen as well. I would love to talk with Ricky to get some tips and tricks as well as share ideas.
Have him teach you to spell “scene” so you don’t make the rest of us look stupid OK?
Whats sort of box is that
I've noticed a lot of people wanting to know Ricky's last name and contact info. Does he have a business name or a website?
I am looking at getting started in to pin stripping at age 54
Never to young to learn something new !!!
I'm right behind you this is my first vid after breaking out all the paint and brushes. Good luck man you got this.
If you want to start pinstriping and lettering, do some research with videos like this. Start with smaller amounts of paint and a few sizes of brushes. Then, practice, practice, practice and you'll get it. Learn how to take care of your brushes by cleaning and oiling them and they will last. You'll find there will be a hand full of brushes that are your favorites and work best for you and those will be the ones you use all the time, but you'll still have a box full of brushes you hardly ever use.
where did you buy the pannel
Whats the Pinstriper IG?
I'm a dudette 😊 I want to do my own truck... Name on my door...
What brushes do you recommend to start off on for traditional hot rod pinstriping
Get my number three scroller, it’s much easier to start with,and will do everything you need, be patient,don’t quit…
If your doing long line work try my long liner ,if your interested in design work get one of my scroll brushes and stay up on the tip, have fun with it…
@@stevekafka I got youre # 3 and 5 I want to try the #1 would love to take a lesson. From you
For doing ol skool design work ,I use my number three scroller,tons of control,holds lots of paint,and once over the learning curve are a blast to use for everything but longlines. The copies of this brush do not work as well as the original at all.
May I ask for Ricky’s Instagram please?