Hand Painted truck doors: Pinstriping, Lettering & Silver leaf

watch and listen how i tackle a set of truck doors on a vintage chevy, Everything is done by hand start to finish.
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Used Dux quick size i source mine thru W&B
www.wbgoldleaf...
Brushes used French master 3173's, Mack Virus 2nd edition, Mack King 13 pinstriping brush.
www.xcaliberar...
Hot Hues Urethane paint
cappenterprise...

[@donwyates]

This is the first time I've watched anyone paint with such control and precision. Really fascinating!

[@HotRodJenPinstriping]

OCD at its finest lol

[@andyvan5692]

@@HotRodJenPinstriping good show, if this means you have it!!, I have Autism, and because of my coordination difficulties, I would spray, as the fine mist would, to my way of logic, give a more consistent result, and a finer coating of paint, Plus my mechanical 'nouse' would mean I could troubleshoot the sprayers, and disassemble them to clean, as I could remember where all the parts go!

[@jtjones4081]

@@HotRodJenPinstriping My dad was a hand sign painter all his life. He used a ponce wheel on handle after having hand drawn the lettering on paper with a pencil. Real talent. He did get a plotter and started cutting vinyl in his 60s when that became popular. He used an archery arrow with a rubber ball he stuck on top to steady his hand, other end on the floor for truck doors.. Personal preference but i would have filled the lightening bolts with yellow or darker silver. Brightened the whole design. You're really talented as well.

[@tobygathergood4990]

@@jtjones4081 The arrow and stick your dad used is call a mahl stick.

[@artbyrakshith]

Hey yo come to India and check out our Indian supertalented artists, much better than her I'm damn sure

[@WLDORPFELD]

Nice work Jen! I just turned 75, I lettered my first truck at age 16. I got out of the business before the vinyl cutters came in. I moved into 3D, Industrial Design, Trade Show Exhibits, ect. I'm a lefty too. Nice to see young folks like you carrying on the profession.

[@nickviner1225]

Throughout my long life I have noticed lefties have many talents that right handers seem to have missed.

[@therealnynetynyne360]

@@nickviner1225 there is certainly a difference it's dominant side of brain, not abnormal for left handed people to be more artistic, than right.

[@elongatedmuskrat2690]

@@nickviner1225let me know when those talents are meant to manifest

[@cpl_0503]

Very cool. Years ago I watched a guy painting gold leaf on a new fire truck. You wouldn't think it could be so captivating but I spent 2 days watching it and never seemed to lose interest. Your work is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

[@patbarrett9263]

nice job Jen. I had silver leaf on my last race car and loved it.. Your hand lettering is so much nicer than the vinyl that everyone uses today keep doin' what you do because quality never goes out of style.

[@CONEHEADDK]

Vinyl is like owning a 5 cent bic ball point pen compared to a Parker fountain pen.

[@wideslammer]

I enjoyed having an opportunity to watch you create your artwork. I'm not a pinstriper but like watching them work at car shows. Your commentary added a lot to the video. It's nice to see that there are true artists doing your kind of work rather than merely sitting behind a computer designing a wrap.

[@jamesbuttleman3130]

Brings back old memories,I used to pinstripe back in the late 50's,early 60's, I was busy,had fun but never achieved the awesome level of your work. You make it look so easy and I know better. Thanks for sharing,keep up the beautiful work,your talent is amazing .

[@CONEHEADDK]

Nice to hear from someone who wasn't "the best ever", like "eveybody" old seems to be, when talking about the good ol' days.. :)

[@dpforth]

Thanks for all the great content you've been giving us lately, very instructive and inspiring. Appreciate the brush info too.

[@StuChuck99]

Thanks for keeping this form of art alive and sharing it with us all. Amazing job!

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

My stepdad was a sign painter and founding member of the Letterheads. I watched the vinyl sign technology destroy the hand painting industry over the 80’s. Thanks for keeping the traditional skills alive.

[@jtjones4081]

As my hand sign painter dad said about vinyl "any idiot can go buy a plotter, cut vinyl, and call themselves a commercial artist but their sense of design sucks." He was right. Some signs I see these days hurt my head, really, I have to look away, after having seen my dad's handwork all my life growing up. Even after he bought a plotter after 50 years hand painting his product was always "pleasing to the eye" s s he put it. I could recognize his work on a van that would drive by even if I hadn't seen him letter it. He's long dead now and I'm old too. So good to see art still alive.

[@bigblocklawyer]

@@jtjones4081 Yep. It's a tenant in any sign or brochure no more than 2 fonts and points. Give a monkey a laptop and a plotter nowadays, and they'll make every line different, because they can.

[@Ticker2]

Same. Remember getting shocked by the pounce machine and remember dad getting his first Gerber plotter.

[@jrrarglblarg9241]

@@jtjones4081 The journeymen in our shop called them “perfect ugly signs.” The instant lettering shops have proven that out.

[@garbo8962]

Back around 1980 did electrical work in a long building where talented guys would paint 80' long billboard panels. Owner was the biggest cheapest scum bag. In winter only kept the building heated to 40 degrees so paint would not freeze. Summer only had 1 small fan on the floor. Guy had expensive cars, large house, summer house down the shore and a winter cabin but told us he was struggling. Yep struggling to make his next millon.

[@clifc6351]

Thanks for Sharing Tips and Skills. I found it fascinating; love your art and craftswomenship.

[@angelocerrone3070]

That was absolutely amazing!! I can’t even imagine doing that. You’re a helluva an artist, Jen.

[@HotRodJenPinstriping]

thank you!

[@paoloarlotta5877]

Buon pomeriggio Jen complimenti per il tuo stupendo lavoro. Sei Bravissima io adoro tutto ciò che riguarda il pinstriping. E tutto ciò che la cultura degli anni 50 ecc Avessi 1 millesimo della tua bravura sarei già contento. Mi piacerebbe conoscerti un giorno Grazie mille per i tuoi video oltre ad essere molto brava in ciò che fai ci metti passione e amore. Sei una donna bellissima e dolcissima e molto sexy complimenti ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💋 Grazie e continua così Sei meravigliosa e Bravissima complimenti 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@larrymccormick3226]

That was an absolutely gorgeous piece of art ! Loved it. You're a great teacher as well. Subbed for sure ! LarryMac

[@HotRodJenPinstriping]

thank you

[@bretthildebrandt9250]

I love you work/art. It's not easy for just anyone to do that. I tried signwriting once. It takes patience and a steady hand, none of which I had at the time. Maybe I'll give it another try, now that I'm older and slower.

[@timcamerl9140]

U are the awesome at that this something that you learn from a og keep up the good work Timmy c from CT God bless you and your family!!!

[@t.kipgendiary2241]

New subscriber I really appeciate 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 thanks for sharing your abilty to us.

[@MissDarlaDeville]

Amazing work. Thank you for sharing and for all the knowledge you shared as well ❤

[@mykeready3742]

Thank you for sharing this video. Absolutely stunning. The quality of your work is incredible. Looking forward to watching some more.

[@HotRodJenPinstriping]

thank you!

[@daviddelpolito7067]

@@HotRodJenPinstriping I live in New Jersey are you in Delaware?

[@StuartLowPhotography]

Lovely to see again! I was a writer many years ago, doing mostly coal/haulage lorries and gold leaf on windows in Scotland, You reminded me of myself - i.e. I never used a mohl stick, always used my free hand for balance.

[@gordonl9807]

Outstanding video. Many great tips and techniques shared.

[@g.wlangsarts803]

Awesome artwork ,nice sharing ma'am🎨🖌👍

[@frankheinrichs515]

Jen, you are an inspiration, super talented Lady! Love your work and commentary. Sandman's Pinstriping

[@bombdiggitydave3881]

Nice. Old school. Sliver leaf. An art form.

[@therealnynetynyne360]

Good to see this art being done by someone as young as you. Who taught you

[@fatkorn]

Your sign [painting, making, generating, creatively putting on the car ] is awesome, looks solid, like dude-ly. I sound tracked you to some wacked out electronic I found in my da's records an sketched all over my chucks [your hair is looking way cool]

[@wagneralencar]

Beautiful work, masterfully done. Even in the past when I did graffiti I didn't like people around watching me work, distract me. I would have taken the door home and brought it ready lol

[@griffinartandairbrushing3174]

Excllent video. I'm an airbrush artist, and hope to master pinstriping too. Thanks for the videos!

[@Levenstone132]

Beautiful job! Keeping it alive.

[@Slayerplayer05]

You have the concentration of a EOD tech ...

[@philjohnston9616]

Never seen this done before. Amazing skills and another level of patience you have. Thanks for sharing

[@mortenhansen3455]

I usually don't watch other artist videos. But when I do.. Hoooooooooly shit! AWESOME job! Especially the spinning. It really has a snappy poppy shine to it!

[@carlztvchannel9264]

I really like this content...I really appreciate it because my hobbies is drawing painting hand Painted Lettering 🖌️ thank you for sharing this video from davao city Philippines

[@kennymcquinkiss8292]

Okay I really love your Channel. You're very talented and I thank that I will be able to learn by watching you. 1 constructive criticism, when you play your music turn it down it doesn't need to be that loud. My personal choice is not have any music just to hear you talk and explain things. All the best looking forward to more of your videos

[@laserfloyd]

One really takes for granted how skilled and patient you have to be to do this kind of work. No Photoshop for this kind of thing! 😂 Looks amazing and fun to watch. 😎

[@anamericanentrepreneur]

Very impressive work!

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

👍Like Surfing.. Your body.. minimal tools.. draw on experience.. always looking for the perfect 'wave'. Thanks much for sharing. Long life and Good Health to You and Yours.🤘

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

You're awesome!! Absolutely enjoyed watching you work!!❤👍👍

[@johnny1note]

This woman’s regimen is a unique combination of expert typography and mad-skills multimedia art. Her work is a thing of beauty and her teaching is a way of paying her gift forward.

[@therealnynetynyne360]

It's a dieing art, getting a car hand lettered and striped is way more expensive but looks way better than a wrap

[@dougwegner8676]

Hi Jen. I like your videos. I like how you explain what brushes you're using what paint and brushs you use and why you're using them. You explain things very well. What age did you start? My dad was a sign painter for 47 years. He went to Art school in Chicago in 68. and growing up as a kid, I watched him letter trucks, letter signs, sides of buildings, and windows. Build signs, and letter. In my thirties I asked him if he could show me at a letter. I got busy with work so I didn't do it anymore. I wish I had. Now I want to try and picked up way back then. I want to try pinstripping and lettering again. I'm retired, at 67 years old. I need to learn brushes, paints, techniques. What is the best way to communicate with you?

[@jacekfesdorf3655]

Super robota, załóż rękawiczki nie dotykaj zmatowanego lakieru gołymi palcami to doprowadzi do wad lakierniczych .całość super podziwiam i pozdrawiam .Jacek

[@glendotson8948]

Fantastic combination of talent and experience.Loved this video. Kind of mesmerizing really.

[@JoseRamos-kd9ig]

Hand lettering is an incredible art....Old school‼️ You are Awesome 🤯💯👍✌️

[@dougfry1427]

Hi Jen very cool work. If you do not mind me asking what would the cash outlay for two doors done up like this. Have a 1950 3100 that I am thinking about doing.

[@DeanG55]

Hey Leftie!! Rarely have I seen a lefthanded artist !! LOL!! Love your talents!! Keep the videos coming!! No Regrets?

[@JimErvin-d2i]

Pinstriping to your favourite music, good idea. I laid some basic lines on my stock Model A and have often considered getting into professional pinstriping. But as a singer/songwriter, graphic artist, collector, I have other interests as well. Jen could inspire me to get back into it, though. But I don't think you'll ever see me with purple hair and tattoos up the yahoo.

[@geneurbanowicz4424]

Hi Jen question from a fellow lefty; Was there a big learning curve going from right to left? Great work as always!

[@Marandal]

I'm getting ready to buy my first set of Brushes & paint for Pinstriping. The way you turn corners is super Elegant.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Dad use to have his semi's hand Lettered. I'm a company driver now. Vinyl lettering is quick but if if not Squared to the door. Just tacky. I see a lot of unprofessional signage on semi's. Those trucks are tacky. Thanks for keeping US professional. With beautiful hand painted signage.

[@jimneumann6099]

Beautiful work! Love to see old school skills like this! Insta-sub ❤️

[@studiointhesky-dalemanor9833]

Very nice, as always Jen....been checking out some of your U-tube vids. Thanks for sharing!!! Take Care

[@stevezickefoose8563]

Thank you KZbin for recommending HotRod Jen to me! HRJen Wow! You are very talented! New Subscriber here!

[@cadilakisrodcustom]

I just realized you're a lefty, I am also a lefty striper. I've always wanted to try turning leaf, but never had a project that it would work on.

[@juanbarturen2726]

Very nice. You are very talented My father was a sign painter, artist.I grew up smelling paint. Very nice

[@dennism644]

Well I wanted to learn metal foil leaf and got way more then expected. I loved this video was explained very well and the music was spot on for the project. I restore old garden tractors some farm tractors. Some I do custom work on and I also plant them I've always wanted to learn how to do gold leaf. I have a customer that wants green leaf for his John Deere pulling tractor. In flames and lightening. Hopefully it comes out great. You definitely got a new subscriber for life. Thanks for the video.Den's custom tractors.

[@SpeedKing49]

Hey Jen, I really enjoy the video's that you letter and pinstripe cool old vehicles. Looks awesome!

[@CaliFolkestoneCustoms]

I'm only just getting into sign painting and pinstriping. I love how methodical you are - picking up some very useful tips already.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

i love your Work ,Videoes , and just your overall Style of being a really Good Looking Woman in the Hot Rod Industry ! FYI i’m a retire Woodworker and i wore a Shop Apron daily for over 35 years , i’ve found that The Bucket Boss Brand is one of the best brands for durability and overall Quality for the price i actually have a couple that are over 25 years old and. honestly i overload them with heavy and sharp tools i couldn’t tell from the camera angles what brand you wear but i thought i’d mention my thoughts and knowledge

[@andyvan5692]

good video, and good on you, for explaining the ocd stuff, but also one thing, if you are a 'lefty' with the brush, having to solve "wet-on-wet" issues would be childs play, as using pens would come into the same things, esp. with fountain pens/charcoal/crayons, as this is 'wet' too, and you would have had plenty of practice with that.

[@marloestolas8842]

same left handed🙂

[@TheAntipedy]

Very interesting - Also a left hander. Great video -- Thank you. From Australia .

[@chrispugh75]

Unreal ,so Beautiful!! Was giving me anxiety watching, I think I gritted my teeth the full video!

[@N0WisH3R3AZ]

I really can appreciate the traditional brush your using for this style instead of the more modern kafka brush . I see you rolling the brush and thst technique come naturally so hard to learn . My dad is a current pinstriper 40 years in the west. Much love !

[@bhaktaartsvision]

Amazing. 🎨🎨🖌️👌 Very nice art work ❤❤

[@henryellis1358]

UK - Most impressive young lady, your free hand control is amazing. I really enjoyed watching this video. Over 70 years ago I left school and worked as an apprentice decorator for a large brewery company, all the heavy lorries - vans - horse drawn carts (drays) were fully hand painted in a dark maroon, gold leaf lettering with a black shadow. good memories.

[@jameswulzen590]

Jen is fantastic, so go0od to see a lady doing the work so nice. I still have a good collection of Mack brushes and Von Dutch ink drawing sent to me from him when I was 17.

[@sadanandkhillarearts6430]

Very nice work.which brush use in this work because your brush is very flexible.

[@danielgordon176]

Awesome work and really wonderful instruction. Thank you so much for the inspiration and know how!

[@amandakk7545]

How manyvhours total? And how much did you get paid, if you don't mind me asking....awesome work you do

[@rabfallon4507]

Amazing work

[@JonathanHart1980]

Just found this channel through Instagram. So much talent. Great to see old school work like this.. My only critique is not enough closeups and way too much commentary. I have to watch with it muted.

[@moorefab8192]

Very nice work!! Any idea how to remove painted on letters?? I recently bought a company vehicle that the logos need to be removed from. I tried acetone and paint thinner with no luck. The logo paint is chalky so it’s not clear coated. Is sanding my only bet? Thanks

[@PaulRansonArt]

W😀ow super skills Jen. Nice to see the old traditional pinstriping methods. Many years ago my Grandfather used to paint the pin strips on his horse and cart milk floats. He had me spin the wheel whilst he dropped the feather brush and pulled a complete line. So cool to watch. 🎨

[@mikebundock2858]

Is that my friend Ron Hacker playing the blues on your you tube clip ??? Mike

[@familyengineering5591]

Dude speed thru your vids faster. Should be like 5-7 min tops. Agonizing

[@donaldshields2483]

You do beautiful work and everything match very well you are sure a professional and I will be watching your videos thank you God bless

[@ncstonecrew]

Great work Jen. Always a pleasure watching you work.

[@robertoconnor-hc1zv]

Very nice work outstanding and very detailed I like your work, I usually stripe under the name lines and Designs by RJ

[@youutubestinks4580]

talented, doing lettering, doing it on trucks!!! beautiful... damn I'm in love

[@johnbrooks1422]

Fantastic Pinstriping, Lettering Loved The Video P/s Liked The Music

[@marvmeyers4488]

Great job, but I have one question, why the upside down spark plug? Up or down, it looks great.

[@gilbertreyes6750]

hi. I've been making signs but never had a chance on a vehicle. now what kind of paper did you use for tracing? and what powder? how did you put the details on paper?

[@chopperhehehe]

Cracking job 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🦄😁🤞✌

[@bobchipman9152]

Hi There ,great job on the truck ,looking forward to more videos ,take care

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

Wow....at least we've got one thing in common.....we're both left-handed!

[@slimsantilli4476]

Kicks ass. I've been thinking of striping one of my guitars. Thanks for the trade secrets.

[@andyvan5692]

nice job, but I noticed you didn't use a "hand stick" to stabilise your brushing hand, and did it free hand instead, is there a reason why, do you use the sticks only for very fine work?, or do you just 'not get along' with one. one other question, do you airbrush any of your art, or spray it, as opposed to hand painting?

[@cliffnelson1174]

I used to paint store fronts back in early 70s....then a few years later the computer aided vinyl cutters killed this art Form

[@johnmeola1189]

A true artist! Magnificent work! Why don’t you take the doors off and put them on a easel or tilt table? Must be tough on your back. Nice work tho you sure have a deft touch

[@jsbrooks72]

Wow! I just found your channel. You make it look easy! From a fellow southpaw😎

[@herbieleal7648]

Awesome work !!! On your music did I hear a little Justin Johnson ???

[@miguelsoto7405]

Nice work, great control, just one question..... on the driver door the upper split went one upward ant the other downward, but on the passenger door they go in the same direction. Was this the owner's request?

[@paulp96275]

Skill fanbloodytastic work 👍👨🏻‍🏭🇬🇧

[@ronmartin423]

You are incredible. This is the first time I've seen your video. Are you interested in doing a peterbilt . I would really love to have you show off your skills on my truck

[@ironhead9507]

Awesome work. If you haven't heard of Justin Johnson you should check out his music I think you would like it

[@soulcontractor1641]

Wow, what a " Cool Bird" that you are! Thanks for "Lifting my Spirit"!! Dean( Soul) Toronto

[@bronco51256]

Funny, I do a lot of hand painted signs, and I was wondering why you were working from left to right. Ah, then I noticed that you are a lefty. Nice work

[@snoopu2601]

Lefty 👍🏽 I see you use your other hand to guid your lettering painting hand. Very nice work

[@bikewurks1757]

Hi Jen would you be willing to do a workshop.....I'm in NJ and am former tattoo artist and really want to learn this

[@hobie1dog]

Green with envy of your talent. My older brother was a sign painter. My older sister was a calligrapher, I got none of the talent genes.

[@willyrivero470]

Wow, really beautiful job, I'm left handed too. How much do you charge for that work of art?