How To Custom Paint Your Motorcycle
Motorbooks Workshop
Author: JoAnn Bortles of Crazy Horse Painting
Paperback, 160 Pages
Everything you need to know about custom painting your Harley, from tools to paint choices to techniques to tricks all in this book in illustrated easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
JoAnn Bortles is the founder and proprietor of Crazy Horse painting and has had her custom bike paint jobs featured on the covers of leading motorcycle magazines across the world. In this book, she shares the techniques and tips for the beginner or more advanced custom painter. Detailed, step-by-step, full-color instructions show how to do a variety of custom projects, from standard to evil skull flames, pinups, and pinstriping to a number of finish techniques as well. Sport bike custom paint techniques are also included.
CONTENTS
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
CHAPTER 1: The Rules - Painting basics and Theory
CHAPTER 2: Foolproof Base Coat Painting
CHAPTER 3: Flaking Out - Painting Flake Colors
CHAPTER 4: Marblized Base Coat Painting
CHAPTER 5: Airbrush Artwork, Equipment, Designs, and Techniques
CHAPTER 6: Not So Basic Flames
CHAPTER 7: Flaming a Frame
CHAPTER 8: Tribal Graphics and Other
CHAPTER 9: Luscious Liquid Graphics
CHAPTER 10: Gold, Silver, and Variegated Metal Leaf
CHAPTER 11: How to Do a Simple Airbrushed Mural
CHAPTER 12: Airbrushing a Wolf Face
CHAPTER 13: Airbrushing Evil Skull Flames - The Fun Stuff
CHAPTER 14: Painting a Pinup Girl
CHAPTER 15: The Great Clear Coat Debate
CHAPTER 16: Troubleshooting - Living to Fight Another Day
Index
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