Freehand Method of Pinstriping

Pinstriping may seem like a simple process, but it takes practice, dedication, and a proper set of tools.

There are mainly three ways a professional does pinstriping; mechanical pinstriping, stencil tape pinstriping, and freehand pinstriping. This blog will explain how the freehand method of striping is done.

Freehand striping

This is the most complex type of pinstriping and needs extreme dedication and practice to master. The advantage of using freehand stipping is that it gives the professional the ability to be flexible.

The method of freehand striping is very easy. You lay down a strip of masking tape about ¼ inches from the professional from where they would like to start the line. 

Once it is done, the tape is used as visual guidance for the stripes.

Professionals avoid using standard masking tape for edging the pinstripes. The reasons being, the pinstriping paint will eventually seep under the edge of the standard masking tape. 

The design of freehand pinstriping can be either plain and simple or complex depending on your patience and experience of handling the freehand pinstriping.

How to choose a good hand-painted pinstriping professional?

Simple Google searches like “hand painted pinstriping near me” would show you the best professionals in your area. But that information is not enough.

Head over to their website or store and look at the work they have done. Their work will help you make an informed decision about how experienced they are and whether or not they are the right choice for you.

Final thoughts

This was an overview of the freehand method of pinstriping.