How To Pinstripe (Motorbooks Workshop) [Paperback]

Alan Johnson (Author), Roger Morrison (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2007 | Series: Motorbooks Workshop

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, theres 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.

Editorial Reviews

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Auto Art Magazine, July 2007

“Two thumbs up. Great book, well done.”
          

IronWorks, December 2007

“Is packed with many color images and step-by-step instruction.”

    

TotalKitCar.com, Oct. 26, 2007

“Illustrated with color photography throughout, ‘How to Pinstripe’ is the perfect source for beginners and experts alike.”

Airbrush.com, September 2007

“It's the best piece of information that I've read. It's a soft cover, magazine-sized tome and it beats the heck out of the more expensive reading material I've perused.”

Cruzin’ Magazine, Sept.-Oct.  2007

“I had no how-to books to instruct me. I needed Alan Johnson’s new book, How to Pinstripe. Johnson is a veteran striper who will tell you what you need to know.”

Book Description

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. A primer on the history and evolution of pinstriping precedes 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.

 

   

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (August 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760327491
• ISBN-13: 978-0760327494
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #323,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Top book, go ahead, get it..., January 17, 2009

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H. thomas "H.Thomas" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How To Pinstripe (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

I already have several books about pinstriping, and I don't know why, I was not attracted to that book, when finally, I decided to ask Santa to get it for me..
Maaaaaaaaaaaan... it is in my opinion the best book so far, for people who are willing to actually pinstripe... other books will probably show more pictures, but way less explanations, here..?? how to, why, how, where, every thing is covered, in a "friendly" style... if you're into pinstriping, but still have some questions..?? this is an excellent book, I really have no regret at all... ok.. I have ONE regret.. as a beginner-pinstriper, I should have bought that book first... Thanks Al for sharing so much...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Resource for the beginner, January 2, 2009

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Gavilan Custom Acordeones (Fort Worth TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How To Pinstripe (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

I found this book for be worth the purchase price. It is a good resource for beginning stripers. It covers the basics well and gives solid advice for striping at shows and high value cars. Great pictures balanced with an abundance of knowledge.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book. Well rounded, June 8, 2010

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HankJr (in a country state of mind) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: How To Pinstripe (Motorbooks Workshop) (Paperback)

This is a great book for getting a well rounded knowledge of pinstriping. Great for beginners like me. The book answered all my questions and more. The author has been in the industry for over 30 years and knows all the tips and tricks. Also well organized. Covers equipment(brushes/paint), how to handle the brush, practice exercises, mixing the paint, building designs, and plenty of examples. Would recommend to anyone with an interest in learning pinstriping.