How do Pinstripers get those lines so symmetrical? Answer...

This is a sign blank I painted and talk about how pinstripers get their art incredibly symmetrical! This is my first Pinstriping video ever, and I plan to do many more. The goal here is to motivate new artist to action.
Let me know what you think! I could really use some feed back.

[@mojodojo5533]

I'm an architect, and I see architecture in your designs. Just beautiful!

[@Rubio151j]

I started pinstriping as a in 2005 just to break up the monotony of work and school. Little did I know that I was going to get hooked. I started my career as a custom car builder then transitioned to a body man doing insurance work and hated it so transitioned again to education working at a Community College.To make a long story short, I stopped pinstriping for 10 years and just got back into it because a young co-worker let me know he was interested striping. I started giving him advice to get him started. That has now sparked my interest again. Thanks for your video. I had some trouble getting knowledge when I first started and it's good to see people being so honest about this dying trade.

[@manitoumimi]

I’ve watched several guys and their techniques and I’ve gotten attached to your instructional ways. I am 60 and have a bit of an artist in my, or at least I’m somewhat crafty. Nothing of significance but I’ve drawn and painted, but I’ve never felt like I could do something that seemed like it needed a lot of precision. Until now. I picked up the hobby of repairing classic old bikes and part of that involves pinstriping. How can I fix these old classics and not have pinstriping on them? That would be impossible, so I began to look hard into what I’d have to do to make that happen. Lo and behold, as you’ve alluded to, I started noticing that there wasn’t as much precision to this as first meets the eye. I began to noticed the “flaws” and how they were “hidden” and while I will never do portraits, I can do lines, lol. I especially got a ton of experience watching the video of you and your neighbor sharing some Jack and coke and laying down some stripes. Thanks Max. You convinced me that I could do this, and now my bikes are joining in the reappearance of classic American metal cruisers back on the road again.

[@PrettyCoolFriend]

This guy makes it look easy. So badass.

[@jusdidlin]

Thanks Max.... You have liberated me ! And I promise to never eyeball another's line again ! Great tunes as well !

[@PaintySniffers]

I could watch you paint like that all day long, great style and presentation. I'll definitely be back to watch this again 👍

[@taniaramirez7085]

For real..this is a special skill..an art that needs to be kept alive and im grateful to enter into this journey as a female too...I know I got it..I do lines n such on my clients nails so this should be fun

[@charlesrobillard190]

Best Striping Channel hands down. A lot of fun and good ol grass roots love of the process. Thank You for sharing Max.

[@AgyWilson]

Love it ALL, Max! I do lots of stuff, but haven't painted a sign in 40 years, or detailed in 30. Have a commission, wanted to refresh my memory (I agree with all you said about KZbin, young kids, and just picking it up). You have a great style of painting and teaching I'm a fan. When I get the sign done, I'll share. Haven't done much with KZbin (or TikTok) yet, Facebook was where things took off for me, but now the kids are grown, I'm reclaiming Mom's artist time. Part of my problem is I do too much stuffs already, and I most certainly don't want to dedicate a bunch of channels. But I do love the idea of working with others and the young, and having all that inside my head go to anyone interested, rather than having it remain there and be useless.

[@barryschneider7314]

Awesome!

[@johnoeuvray740]

Great work im 60 and just learning just to do my own trucks

[@maxkilbourne3142]

Necessity is the mother of Awesomeness!

[@cmartinez1012]

Love your videos!! Very helpful and always entertaining.

[@vinnyfromthekaygee1544]

Thank you for posting these striping videos! I appreciate the knowledge and wisdom you're sharing with us and that side commentary with the tips and stories of the good ol days is great!

[@fletstk]

So wonderful piece!! Thanks for the inspiration. Salute and respect!!

[@arnomrnym6329]

Great work! 👍😎

[@SpyArtvictim]

Man. Watched a few of your vids so far,, Great stuff.. I am gonna Quote you on that one part.. "it doesn't have to be perfect . it just has to be Awesome!" great quote , great tips,, Very much appreciated.!

[@maxkilbourne3142]

Cool, thanks man!

[@josemendez-ih2ku]

Made my day chingon. Thanks cant wait to paint some shiet.....🍻

[@scalejedi3849]

Wow the more colors you put on the more room you have to go on pinstriping forever.

[@audreyl.8366]

Ur videos r great- thank u so much 4 posting these. I'm a newbie but I've learned so much from u. Those r some beautiful round lines :)

[@justinnave8024]

Hahaha your channel is great. I can't wait for more videos. The Bob Ross of lowbrow. Keep up the good lords work brother

[@stevekafka]

Funny that you mentioned Zeller, used to see him at the Rat Fink Reunion all the time…

[@claycrawford2828]

Great video 👍.

[@Jimbo171000]

Part of the beauty of pinstriping is that you are doing something my hand which is a one of a kind. No it may not be machine perfect but it's not supposed to be either. Just my opinion. I always loved pinstriping but the building and remodeling business was a much more stable was of making a living. I also enjoyed seeing David Hightowers work.

[@ANOTHERMATTRYAN]

Hi there Max. Absolutely love your style. The way you incorporate your framing lines into really dynamic elements within the main artwork is great. This elevates your artwork far beyond the standard pinstripe designs that are contained within a set frame and are therefore very static, beautiful in their own right but much less engaging when compared to your artwork. I feel that this engaging aspect combined with all of the visual character of a timeless Art Deco piece definitely enables you and your artwork to occupy a very recognisable corner of the pin striping art space.x 👍🏼

[@helenwingeier]

I personally would rather hand painted lines as apposed to the new technology that is out today for cars . Your so right to say it's becoming a lost art 🎨 I like it better and to me it last longer and yes it takes skills and a lot of concentration to achieve what you are doing! Ty for sharing!

[@Poochinachichi4011]

Just subscribed to your channel, love your work, inspired me to take some time and dust off the old striping kit. Would love to see a video of how you paint those two tone panels, anyway, keep it coming, can’t get enough😎

[@mikecondoluci53]

WATA PERFECT DESIGN, MAN ITS GOOD THEROPY FOR ME TO WATCH YOU PAINT,JUST HAD MY SHOULDER OPERATED ON, YOU TAKE MY PAIN AWAY, IM GONA GIVE IT A WHIRL WHEN I CAN MOVE THIS ARM AGAIN, MAYBE ILL STRIPE MY ARM..............MAYBE NOT JUST MAKE THE BEST OF EVERYDAY, ONE MORE THING YOU GOTA 17 CENTS I CAN BORROW, BE GOOD BROTHER

[@MrMintu1234]

Wow!

[@tomchristopher71]

We need more videos!

[@RetroJoe1776]

Thank you for your awesome knowledge of pinstriping. I'm just starting out and you give precise instructions on how to do it. Thank you very much.

[@maxkilbourne3142]

You are very welcome! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

[@RetroJoe1776]

@@maxkilbourne3142 thank you.. will do

[@michaelortega8809]

Your inspirational i just subed in 2024 the words of encouragement to the person who needs to hear it and continue.

[@green_bicycle]

Graphic Artist here, this is Amazing. I know it's used for different things but I first thought it could be used with typography and to help design students learn why hand techniques are better than computer art. I'd prefer this to digital art any day. You are so right, it helps your mind focus and fine tunes your senses, that's why it should be taught to young people to keep it alive. I was very curious to see how to keep my lines straight too.

[@duckncoverfpv8941]

Actually, it is taught to Japanese students. It's basically the same as their "calligraphy" class they are usually required to take. But this sign painting and pinstriping stuff is rapidly becoming extinct.

[@anthonyromano6064]

Love it! I’m buy some one shot and brushes. Gonna put my tattoo shop name and some pin striping on my rat rod.

[@maxkilbourne3142]

Awesome!

[@gabrielgalindo7634]

I want to be as good as you so I have to learn all you know

[@Bigdog603]

thanks for sharing. just found you chanal love your stuff. and no it dosen't need to be perfect nothing in natrue is perfect.

[@sriramulu.mayiladuthurai]

Very fine Master.excellent. Very useful. Videos Thank. You verymuch. 🙏👍👌✌☝👏👏🌷🌹🌻🌹🍀🌻🌷

[@maxkilbourne3142]

You bet!😁

[@bee-u-tifuladventures4771]

Great work Max! I am just getting started in this. My biggest issue is when I have a blank panel, palletted brush in hand, and my mind goes blank because I don't know where to begin. How did you overcome this when you were getting started?

[@maxkilbourne3142]

Simple! Draw a line down the center with a grease pencil ... do the 2 lines on either side of the line coming down into a point. Bing, you've started! Look at someone else's work, and pick the lines you like the best, and copy the shit out of it! That is how you start. After a couple if those, you will develop a knack! Let me know how that goes.

[@gabrielgalindo7634]

A homes I just picked up my first kit what are the care steps fore new swords for longevity and what should I run first also what cleaners and wipes in other words what side tools should I have on hand dont want to get caught with my pants down

[@joeortiz3455]

An old steiper told me many yeara ago domt worry about what one side of the car looks like you can only see one side at a time one side will always have a little difference now that o have swwn others doing it and im now doing it yesir there is always a little offness in symmetry

[@darrellkelso9915]

I’m just getting ready to start, what is the best basic brushes to buy, of coarse they have to be American Made.

[@deannak1841]

Yeah I’ve been looking at all the materials and tools, dang they are costly, sadly I was going to use my artists oils and just buy brushes

[@sarahwade9797]

What is the white pencil? you use for the layout? Enjoying your videos btw!

[@maxkilbourne3142]

It's called a Stabillo. Basically a grease percil.

[@seanoflinn1]

Soooon !

[@maxkilbourne3142]

Atta Boy!

[@StephenChavez-uc3ub]

What brand of brushes do you recommend?

[@heartwaker]

Thanks for this video! What type of pencil do you use for the guides?

[@maxkilbourne3142]

A Stabillo! You can find a link to it at the "How to Paint your first sign" video I put up.

[@heartwaker]

@@maxkilbourne3142 thank you so much!

[@nicholasbriney7653]

Hi Max, I’m very new to pinstriping and had just put my kit together, as a very beginner what’s the best material to practice on?

[@duckncoverfpv8941]

Glass! It is hard to paint on glass. The better your work gets on glass, the way easier to paint on a painted surface. The reason i tell people glass is: you get lots of your first mistakes out of the way on something that is easy to clean, and is reusable! Junk cars are fun to paint on too. No one is complaining.

[@seanoflinn1]

How long did you wait in between different lining sessions? Was it just a standard day?

[@maxkilbourne3142]

Yup, a day is a lot. I can go to the next color after 4 or 5 hours, depending on the weather... the trick is to just do it all at once!

[@thetallsignwriter]

Brilliant video, I kind of started striping a while ago & stopped but after watching you I’ll be getting my arse in gear &start practising in the days off I’ve got booked for next week. Keep doing what you do - look after yourself, Jules x (@julestyler28 on insta)

[@mickspence2885]

Hey max,seeing as you mentioned asking a question...... I remember you suggested in another video that lettering is best done with *mack 179s..no.8 and 3 to start*...my question is , with that particular model there are 2 sorts of 179...some brown and some grey i believe ....are the colour differences of these 2 just cosmetic as I don't want to buy tbe wrong ones for lettering....thanks for your advice as always!

[@maxkilbourne3142]

Actually, I didn't know there were brown AND grey! Somehow I just bought the brown ones always. And, sorry, I don't know the differences between the two. I have always used Mack brushes. But I also don't paint, (or buy brushes as much as I used to). I will definitely look into the differences, and get back to you!

[@mickspence2885]

@@maxkilbourne3142 hey mate thanks for the reply! That would be great if you could...its most likely not a big deal , however they are expensive and I don't want to buy tbe wrong ones just in case anf the supplier is not a painter! Keep making videos and keep that good attitude!!!

[@darrellkelso9915]

Did you let it dry for each color? I see you dragging across the existing lines with your fingers.

[@jimgrady7458]

@1:46 Want me to send you some Post-It Notes? You look like you're running out of skin 😂

[@rickyrick9328]

Never understood why people will put a design like this on a classic car. The natural body lines of a classic car and the fact you don't see these cars all over the place are what makes a classic car unique, not stupid looking squiggly line designs.

[@maxkilbourne3142]

It is true that lines and the 'look' of classic cars are amazing! And that there are so few of them, radically enhances the level of 'uniqueness'. So, I suppose putting different wheels, or a different color of paint, or frenched antennas on a classic automobile could also be construed as "stupid". The way that I see it... even the most beautiful women in the world... wear jewelry. And makeup. What I can't understand, is why people get tattooed! Or wear hand-made clothes!