Always wanted to pinstripe bike but I know very little about paint. Have a couple questions and would appreciate advice. I ride a lot, about 15,000/yr and wash my bike every two to three weeks. My concern I is the longevity of the paint.
How does the painter prep the bike (what should I ask when I go to the shop)?
Is there a specific paint I should ask for?
Is there a protective coat that goes over the stripping?
Washing and waxing, suggested products?
Keep the sunny side up and dark side down. Ride Safe
He will just wipe it clean with his good cleaner.
Any good pin striper probably uses one shot paint.
Very durable was as you please. You don't have to but you could clear coat. Talk to the experts so there is no conflict with reactions between clear and paint.
I have had lots of pin stpies done. Just find a good old school painter.
Cleaner: Prep Solve will work
Paint: One Shot as mentioned
Brushes: Sword brush for straight lines and they make a lettering brush - both are a must.
Running straight lines using striping tape is easy, thin down the One Shot slightly with reducer and use the sword brush, the guys that make curves and run straight lines with no tape are alien. One Shot is very durable and only needs cleared if you want no edge lines and looking for perfection.
Practice getting the paint consistency, practice loading the brush and practice pulling the brush it can be done, wipes off easy until it sets up. I'm by far not a professional at this but practice a lot before doing it and get better as it goes and you can hand polish the stripes to remove the edge if your not wanting to clear the whole panel for perfection
05-19-2019, 09:12 AM
Pin striping
