Trailer Striping- How To?

[BondoBuilder]

Hey guys. I picked up a 16 foot bumper pull trailer back in the fall. I got a good deal on it, for it needed some minor work. I've got most everything wrapped up, and will be painting it shortly.

Right now it has accent stripes that run horizontally on the floor channel, fenders, and tongue A-frame.

When I repaint it, what will be the best way to repaint those stripes? Is it painted with a brush; should I just make a tape line and follow it?

Does anyone know how the manufacturers do it?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Willl]

In the automotive painting world it's called pin stripping.

 

[BondoBuilder]

Yeah pin striping...sorry.

Any advice?

 

[Willl]

Any advice?

Ya, go to utube, type "pin striping" into the search menu and hit enter.

Watch at least 5 vids of your choice that look interesting.

 

[Willl]

Any advice?

Change your user name.

 

[themichelob]

What did I miss that earned this new member your lousey attitude?? How about changing that ridiculous quote in your signature? Regards, Mike

 

[radioman]

pinstripping,, I never done it, but I admire the way the artists do it by hand with small long thin paint brush on shows like overhauling. Do you really want pinstriping on your trailer?

 

[dirt clod]

what about the pin striping sticker you can buy at auto part stores? while they may not look as good as a pro painted on they might look better than a non pro that painted.

 

[Trails2004]

Yeah pin striping...sorry.

Any advice?

Hey Bondo

Try this 3M Scotchcal Pinstriping Tape 3M Scotchcal Pinstriping Tape 40' roll

 

[Willl]

What did I miss that earned this new member your lousey attitude?? How about changing that ridiculous quote in your signature? Regards, Mike

What you talking about ?