Yes you can put clear on tape stripes and decals, I’ve done it several times for customers that didn’t want to spend the extra $$$.
Can you paint over pinstripe tape?
Once the first coat of clear has dried you can apply your pinstripe then paint the surface with a half coat or tack coat and allow it to dry. This will seal the edge of the pinstripe tape. Painting the line first and masking it with a single piece of tape is definitely easier then masking around a line.
How much does pinstriping cost?
start at $40 per side. Motorcycles start around $150 and go up depending on how many pieces are involved. Lettering on doors starts at $125 per door.
What kind of tape do you use for pinstripes?
Eastwood carries different stencil tapes suitable for almost any striping application. Stencil tapes let you lay down stripes of different colors without waiting for the other stripes to dry. Simply run the tape along the side of your vehicle, press the tape down firmly as you go, pressing out the air bubbles and kinks into which paint can seep.
What’s the easiest way to make a pinstripe?
The easiest method for the freehand striping novice is to lay down a strip of masking tape about 1/4″ from where you would like the line to be. Use the tape as a visual guide for your stripes. Do not use standard masking tape for edging pinstripes.
How do you put a pinstripe stripe on a car?
When you get to the back of the vehicle, line up the pinstripe to create a slight curve on the fender, and then eyeball the pinstripe to make it parallel to the bottom of the vehicle’s side windows. Pull the stripe tight, and then gently move it toward the vehicle.
How much does it cost to buy pinstriping tape?
The cost of pinstriping tape runs the price gamut, and should be factored into any pinstriping project, even though it will only set an artist back a few dollars on the low end — roughly about $2.99 — and upwards of $25 and over on the higher end, depending on length, type, and width.
