learning how to stripe ..

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  1. Collins94

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    so guys I am getting into pinstripping BIG time i love it its prolly the hardest thing iv ever done. I can't wait til i get some experience with it.. il get pictures up as soon as i get a chance does anyone else on here tried, doing, or good at it.
     
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    I did this 30 mins ago .... what do you think i got other stuff just no pics of it yet
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    :waytogo: looks real good for someone that just started doing it!
     
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    i know that its truly an art skill, my dad airbrushes n admits he cnt stripe
     
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    Looks very good! :waytogo:
     
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    It was even tougher because it was on that rusty box. The stuff on glass is the best so far il get some picture up in a little bit
     
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    Looking good man! Just think, it can only get better with practice and experience:waytogo:
     
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    god this stuff is expensive Its killing me 10 bucks for a quarter pint of one color thats minimum (i have 3 colors so far) 10 bucks for your brush, 22 bucks for reducer, 8 dollars for mineral spirits, motor oil ??? im using used, and im STILL not finished buying things to get started
     
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    i did a little bit. i was using one shot and house of color. i didn't have a problem with technique, but i can't seem to create stuff on the spot. i flamed and striped my welding helmet, and now it's all f'd up.
     
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    cody, thats one thing bout painting, that **** is expensive!!! my dad airbrushes n ive seen him buy stuff, whew!
     

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