The CGS "ReFlex" was loaded up into the Jim Glo trailer then delivered to pinstriper Lil' Louie, in San Bernardino, California. The essential paints and tools of a pinstriper include Sign Painters' 1 Shot Lettering Enamel shading black was the only paint that can be used to shade colors. It won't separate. Other paints and tools used were Process Blue, 153-L, and Medium Gray. Striping tape and Mack "blue wrap" precut dragger brush. Lil' Louie has used the same flat-blade screwdriver for the past 27 years. Notice the worn rounded blade corners. Cat food cans are the ideal size and easy to handle for pinstripers.
After the freshly painted...
After the freshly painted and polished front fascia was delivered from the paint booth, it was aligned and mounted.
Prior to striping, Lil' Louie...
Prior to striping, Lil' Louie laid down some painters tape to be used only as a guideline. If you look closely you will notice, that Louie's dagger brush is not touching the painter's tape.
It is just used as a guideline....
It is just used as a guideline. While using a conventional painters brush, Louie always has his dagger brush ready.
When everything is done right,...
When everything is done right, the complete package looks right.