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 ?

 

[themichelob]

Willl-First of all, in the "automotive painting world" a colored strip of paint is called a stripe. "Pin-striping" refers to a very different and unique artistic paint form. Your original answers seemed sarcastic and condescending. Pardon me, if I read something into them that was not there. Furthermore, was "change your user name" supposed to be a joke or helpful comment. Again, please pardon my ignorance if I've missed something. Regards, Mike

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Willl-First of all, in the "automotive painting world" a colored strip of paint is called a stripe. "Pin-striping" refers to a very different and unique artistic paint form. Your original answers seemed sarcastic and condescending. Pardon me, if I read something into them that was not there. Furthermore, was "change your user name" supposed to be a joke or helpful comment. Again, please pardon my ignorance if I've missed something. Regards, Mike

I took the "change your user name" comment to mean that bondo is not going to help in the pinstriping department. I can understand the confusion either way.

Back on topic... I've tried pinstriping with tape before, and I always get bleeding under the tape. A good, steady hand and a small brush are my preference.

 

[JJZ 109]

Hey Bondo

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

I bought a box of Prostripe at a local speed shop to do my 07 Mustang GT. Pretty good stuff, I'd imagine along the same line as 3M.
I'm thinking it might stick pretty good to fresh paint.

 

[Kays Supply]

I saw an applicator a long time ago, that was a bottle you put the paint in and it had a groved wheel. The paint dripped out on to the wheel and you rolled the stripe on like a small paint roller. Seems like you could put a lot of paint on quick, if you could use something as a guide.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

I wonder how one of those paint pens would work. You may have to get a few to go the whole distance.

 

[westbrooklawn]

Check out this website: http://www.beugler.com

I've seen these demonstrated at bike shows, and they make it look pretty easy. Personally I would go with the vinyl sticky back tape that you can buy at any auto paint store.

 

[BondoBuilder]

Change your user name.

Thanks Willy (assuming you have one)

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

Thanks for sticking up for me Mike...I don't know either??

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?

Like these: http://www.obenaufauctions.com/March21,2008-2005CarHaulerTrailer.jpg

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.

I think that's what I'm going to do.

Hey Bondo

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

Looks good on this trailer:http://www.free-press-release.com/members/members_pic/200806/img/1212851126.jpg

Willl-First of all, in the "automotive painting world" a colored strip of paint is called a stripe. "Pin-striping" refers to a very different and unique artistic paint form. Your original answers seemed sarcastic and condescending. Pardon me, if I read something into them that was not there. Furthermore, was "change your user name" supposed to be a joke or helpful comment. Again, please pardon my ignorance if I've missed something. Regards, Mike

Thanks again Mike!

Check out this website: pinstriping, pinstripers, Beugler striping tool SB Beugler line pinstripe cars trucks motorcycles, tole, beugler striper

I've seen these demonstrated at bike shows, and they make it look pretty easy. Personally I would go with the vinyl sticky back tape that you can buy at any auto paint store.

Awesome! That's what I was lookign for. I need to look into the pricing.

 

[Willl]

"assuming you have one" Really ?, pretty funny coming from somebody that seems to be a little short on skin layers.

He would learn much more then I could EVER explain to him by watching and learning from a few vids.

The name "Bondo" gives others the idea that he might know something it.
And after reading his remark, if he needs some hints, I got a few.

 

[Willl]

How about changing that ridiculous quote in your signature?

You mean the BIBLE quote ?

 

[timswi]

I used to to this kind of thing...Let me tell you that in striping with a brush is incredibly difficult to get right.

I would get a single line 3m stripe and use it where ever you want. The trick to this is keeping a fairly tight pressure pulled on the stripe while applying. Pull with about to feet exposed and lay the tape down. Goes prettty smooth that way.

Wipe down all surfaces to be striped with rubbing alcohol.
That's the approach that I always use.

Good luck.