Even before the heyday of Von Dutch and Big Daddy, the ultimate way to personalize your car or motorcycle was to lay some wicked lines on top of the paintwork. Done with a steady hand and an eye for style, pinstripes speak volumes. In�How to Pinstripe, acclaimed veteran striper Alan Johnson teaches you everything you need to know to get started, to further your mastery of the form, or to simply understand how a good design comes together.

Following a primer on the history and evolution of pinstriping, this book launches into a step-by-step guide to the pinstriping process--from choosing paint and brushes that suit your style and abilities, to preparing surfaces, experimenting with symmetrical and asymmetrical designs, striping freehand, and using grids and patterns. While stressing the importance of finding your own style and having fun with the hobby, Johnson also explains the basics of color theory and unique considerations for antique and classic cars, hot rods and customs, and motorcycles.�

For more advanced pinstripers, there's also tried-and-true advice on apprenticing and working car shows. Illustrated with color photography throughout,�How to Pinstripe�is the perfect source for beginners and veterans alike.

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments
Foreword by Roger Morrison
Introduction

CHAPTER 1: A Unique American Art Form
CHAPTER 2: Paint, Products, and Color Theory
CHAPTER 3: Tools
CHAPTER 4: Surface Preparation
CHAPTER 5: Layout and Design
CHAPTER 6: Brush Technique
CHAPTER 7: The Straight and Narrow
CHAPTER 8: Antique and Classic Cars
CHAPTER 9: Hot Rods and Customs
CHAPTER 10: Motorcycles
CHAPTER 11: Flames and Special Effects
CHAPTER 12: Inspiration