Steve Kafka~Monte Roach, 15 year old pinstripes his first vehicle 1/6/11

[@mortenhansen3455]

For your first car ever Monte. Great job! Straight and great!

[@Retrosigns1]

Im glad to see him swinging a brush and not sitting behind a computer or vinyl cutter...GREAT JOB!! Steve, Thanks for teaching the youth to keep our trade alive!

[@kafkapinstriping]

Thanks for the kind comments, I remember what it was like when I started and don't want to perpetuate the mindset by discouraging them from pursuing the greatest art form I've ever been involved in. We now have the equipment available to flatten the learning curve too! Thanks again, Steve

[@kafkapinstriping]

FYI As soon as the restoration on The Von Dutch Bus is finished I will resume my seminar schedule, the times will be posted on my site,which is currently undergoing a complete revamp so it will be easier to navigate. Monte is totally dedicated to becoming a great pinstriping artist , we all wish we had the advantages he has had, and He's a really nice ,and polite young man to boot!Thanks very much for your comment. Regards, Steve

[@RalphRotten54]

Monte obviously has skill...and it's easy to see if he continues, he'll grow that ability....BUT...kudo's to you Steve. You were friendly and helpful to this young man, sharing your opinions in a supportive way and coaching him right at a pivotal time (can only imagine saying "did my first car with Steve Kafka"). I've been around a fair amount of experienced folks...some are friendly, willing to help and teach and others who are the opposite, grumpy and not willing to give back. Nice job !

[@scottsansburn9806]

Man I wish I would have got into this back when I was his age. And to have Mr. Kafka as a teacher +++++. The kid has talent. Just think how proud his father is, to be able to say" MY SON did THAT".

[@growler1966]

big respect to steve.. not letting a skill like this die out and passing on his expertise.. fantastic to see. tim .. england.

[@stevekafka]

growler1966 much appreciated, if you know a youngster with an interest, tell him about my you tube vids and the System made for learning they will be forever grateful..

[@travishawkins342]

I am grinning ear to ear. It is so cool to see Kafka as such an awesome mentor and to see such a young guy into a skill that is an art so few spend enough time at.

[@dennisschell5543]

I can't imagine a better mentor than Steve Kafka...lucky kid!!! 😎

[@stevekafka]

Dennis Schell thanks Dennis

[@leaghokeefe1132]

I would hire him to do my vehicle for sure. He has an amazing talent. Steve good on you for teaching this young protegee. Cant wait to see his next video!!!

[@WhatIsKenDoing]

I smiled through this whole video. The kid has talent and I am so happy that you are passing on your knowledge to the next generation.

[@DoomDesign]

Steve, you don't seem to just be an outstanding artist, but also an excellent teacher! It was so much fun to watch this, it had to be a hundred times more fun to actually do this :)

[@MrJasonjevans]

a star is born steve

[@Mr1963chevy]

WOW HOW NEAT IS IT BE TUTORED BY A LEGEND....HOPEFULLY IN HUNDRED YRS MONTE WILL BE TELLIN THE STORY ABOUT HOW STEVE KAFKA TAUGHT HIM THE TRICKS OF THE TRADE.IM JEALOUS,DANG.WISH I WAS 15,AND JUST STARTIN.IM 45 AND STILL TRYING TO BE AS GOOD AS MONTE IS NOW,GO MONTE!LOOKS LIKE YOU GONNA BE ANOTHER KAFKA,OR VON DUTCH.AS STEVE WOULD SAY, STRIPE ON!!!!!

[@stevekafka]

jon rebel if you use the System that I put together you will have the same results. Stevekafka.com

[@2unzArt]

Monte! That is a killer job brah. Good to see some talent blooming in the youth. Keep practicing Kid, you're gunna be spoken of for sure. 2UNZ

[@craiganderson1744]

Thanks for teaching Monte to do this, we had him do a Sportster and my 36 Hudson Gasser a couple of years ago now, after he spent time with you.

[@backyardbikes]

Absalutely beautyful lines im 23 and i do wish that i started pinstripeing at 15. Next week im going to order a new set of your brushed and hope soon git some Monte Roach edtion brushes. Have a great day.

[@stevekafka]

John Nance I started at 24 as an already accomplished artist, but with zero help from the trade, because of their ridicules mindset to keep ALL of the work to themselves! And they are still of the same attitude!

[@kafkapinstriping]

Monte lives in Minn. and is doing shows now, not to shabby for two years! He is a product of the System and perseverance.

[@newalla344]

This i really great to see a kid do this and use his hands and you for helping him. OFF the phone.

[@kafkapinstriping]

Me too, but your never too old I have a couple of people in their70's that are having a ball with this fantastic art form, they bought the system to short-cut the learning curve , and are making money!!

[@MikeBrodie-fz6gm]

awesome to see a young guy continuing the craft...very cool

[@NwChapt1]

really good for his first on car design, there are a few mistakes but good clean lines and good brush technique, i can see him going very far with this

[@BlueDragon53]

Monte has a great future. Nice to see a young guy learning a real skill set. Congrats!

[@rockymontana1]

WOW,Super.....Excellent Monte...All the best to you man....

[@kafkapinstriping]

@avargonen1 #3 Kafka scroller, the pencil is a Staedtler Omnichrome

[@ksingleton101]

Awesome Job Monte, look forward to seeing more of your talent.

[@SILVERHORSEGARAGE]

Great job Monte, I''d rather see the youths doing this or other creative arts than video games about Grand theft or combat. Keep up the FANTASTIC work.

[@kafkapinstriping]

As soon as the restoration on Von Dutch's Bus is finished I'll be starting seminars so you CAN have the same instruction and guidance. In the meantime you can get the "system" and I'll help you with any questions you may have, Hows that?

[@68AMW]

Excellent and well done young chap!!! Keep the good work up and like your idea to get a FORD GT 40!! Only ever Ford i consider fit!!

[@stevekafka]

Age Dee I raced a Ford powered Sprint car , and had three 66 GT 350 Shelby Mustangs that we’re successful, my Dailey is a race prepped C-5 that I drive way to fast for most...

[@68AMW]

@@stevekafka Hi Steve - that is pretty spectacular, and these cars are highly treasured now. Privileged to live nearby a venue where one gets to see the cream of all historic, and modern motor cars!! Look after C-5 and enjoy!!

[@Kyu1LL]

Thanks Mr. Kafka for the awesome videos. I want to get into striping, especially scroll and lettering! If you're ever in Los Angeles, hope you wouldn't mind me filming / interviewing you someday! I'd love to get a personal demo of your brushes.

[@stevekafka]

Kyu1LL chances of me going to Ca. During all the Corona virus crap is Niall, as soon as I’m feeling better I’ll be starting one day seminars again, it’ll be advertised.

[@Kyu1LL]

Steve Kafka haha. Honor to get a reply even if it’s 7 years old! Still would love to meet you!

[@KevinBergin]

Way to go, kid! Keep it up, it's great to know there's another generation pulling lines behind us!

[@stevekafka]

Kevin Bergin besides being a fantastic art form ,it gives a bunch of youngsters with no art direction a place to have fun , make crazy money, and have all the things not normally available to them... all together a pretty great way for them to go.

[@spanky522]

When it comes to pinstriping, it's like being a carpenter, you learn how to correct your mistakes as you go. I used to wipe off and line if I didn't like it, but I found that more times I can add more lines to make it look like it was planned that way!!

[@stevekafka]

Painter D there is an expression that fits “ if you can’t dazzle them with Brilliance then Baffel them with Bullshit

[@Godzillah]

Steve definitely got that teacher vibe going on. I am came for the flame but stay for this video sure enough he got this kid 5 month of learning already working on his first car. I was hoping to do the same on my car.

[@stevekafka]

Rock&Roll Monte now travels a small show circuit with a sales crew and a rig, making more $ than he ever dreamed of, last year in Sturgis he needed big bags to put all the money in!

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Way to go Monte you are gonna be the bomb in a few years you are gonna have your ford in no time good job well done

[@creativeart.8823]

arrrr fair play to this kid man . amazing work and only doing it for 5 months !!! wow keep up the good work mate .....

[@kafkapinstriping]

t is exterior sign paint , very durable, just wax after a few days of drying

[@kafkapinstriping]

To clean off the grid marks , you wait several hours ,or until the paint is dry . then Window cleaner on a micro fiber will remove them . As far as flame outlines look at the flame video , there a blast ! If you practice , and really want to get better you'll do it ! Monte used my system and had great success you will too. Regards, Steve

[@ebsell]

Passing on the knowledge,love it

[@tommyeugene]

I'm from Minnesota (White Bear Lake) and you can Stripe my Panel 'ANYTIME' Monte! Your a Natural, It's in your Blood..He must have an 'Excellent' Teacher...(Gratuitous Plug)..Thanks for the video, I know it's old..but 'cool' is never too old or late..Peace Guys..Tommy..Sign Of The Times, MN.

[@santomessina1110]

Wow that kid is good n going places I hope he keeps up the amazing work

[@chiroxxxrt]

You go son keep at it don't stop man good stuff

[@chdecoys]

Outstanding!!!

[@jnwhrt13]

Nice work youngin , bright future ahead

[@spanky522]

That's pretty much how many start pinstriping, just jump right in. I love doing hoods and the challenge of keeping it symmetrical. Great job for being a first-timer!

[@stevekafka]

Painter D he really didn’t “jump in” he had a head start with my “System” and the easiest brush ever made for learning...

[@bozomahoney]

That kid is amazing !

[@jesusduarte5940]

Dope job homie like the pinstripes I love pinstripeing I draw my own in pins it's dope

[@jimunderwoodthepilot]

Steve, What about using decent quality rattle-can paint? Ive got a set of brushes coming and am looking at doing my own stripes, some wet on wet airbrush flames, and some lettering on my rat rod. Will clear it all when im done with rattle can clear. Thanks for any input. JTP

[@stevekafka]

JP Dunamis stick with 1-shot learning with the wrong paint will bite you in the butt!

[@scottrodcustoms1]

Oh how I was I could learn directly from Mr. Kafka

[@marcotrevissoi2164]

Me too. Too ba I?m an ocean and many miles away from him

[@datnotme9921]

I've airbrushed twenty years, went to tattoo school. Atr all my life. Sculpting stone, oil painting, drawing. I've been watching alot of your video's. What system that you speak? Like a kit? I'm going to be doing this as hobby for me unless i get real good. Then, ill spread the love. Thanks for sharing, much appreciation! 👍👀

[@stevekafka]

Dat NOT Me the “System” at stevekafka.com, you will love this art form..

[@stevekafka]

Dat NOT Me stevekafka.com has the “System”

[@brianfediuk7691]

Awesome job Monty. At his age I was drawing Iron Maiden cover's and Looney tunes.

[@Villa125]

Man I bet Monty must be even greater now

[@cwdesigns01]

Good Job Monte... I've been drawing pinstriping for awhile using pen and pencil and different colors. Only since May of 2011 I have used paint and brush. This kid has got me beat lol. I do have to say Steve this kid is really good and he is only going to get better. One question... This style that he is doing is what you do, what kinda style is it? I have been trying to do it dor awhile now and cant figure it out. Can you make a youtube video of a how to?

[@stevekafka]

charles wells I’ve made 25 videos on how to do the style named after me for obvious reasons, I’m at stevekafka.com if I can help you , look for my System it can change everything!

[@jordon3993]

Monte did a great job! I wonder where he is from in Minnesota. I'm in Minnesota as well....wonder what he is up to now.

[@stevekafka]

Jordon W. Monte lives in Princeton

[@iamthecudaboy]

Looking Good Monte! Your hobby can turn to profit, and then your profit turns Fun! Also learning from the best is like putting your hand in the cookie jar! Keep up the good work! Koodos to Steve too! Be Good-- Cudaboy

[@stevekafka]

iamthecudaboy thanks, the updates on Monte at 24 years ,is that he travels the show circuit wit a sales team in a custom rig, and keeps a supply of large trash bags to put all the cash in! Last year at Sturgis he shocked himself at how much he made in eight days!

[@kafkapinstriping]

@cwdesigns01 Thank you for the acknowledgement, It is actually called Kafka style, you will see many use this style,and there are many videos on u-tube ,plus There are two Welcome to my world DVD's Vol 1&2 available. You can find everything on steve kafka .com ,good luck. Steve

[@kafkapinstriping]

@smokeybone1 I have been doing R&D on a lettering series for the past three years ,Liners & Kwills ,10 sizes of each style , like nothing anybody has seen before , and hopefully priced well like all of my products .They have been used by the Chicago Brushmasters , ,John Hannukaine , Alton Gillespie , (on the Von Dutch Bus Restoration Project ) and the Guys from SoCal and everyone loved them .So if you can hang on for a month ,or so , you too can get the brush I recommend . Regards, Steve

[@cathyfulbright6281]

Like a BOSS! Go Monte!

[@crazycustommopeds242]

GREAT JOB

[@tiffanymcgown9365]

Great job i envy you I'm just starting out. You made it look easy

[@oyvindreynen]

the cameraman should have noticed that ,your red stripes (outside ones), on the left they stay outside the curl, on the right you went well inside ...hope your dad liked it.

[@jimunderwoodthepilot]

Steve, What about using decent quality rattle-can paint? Ive got a set of brushes coming and am looking at doing my own stripes, some wet on wet airbrush flames, and some lettering on my rat rod. Will clear it all when im done with rattle can clear. Car is original 1951 faded paint and I will clear the whole car. Thanks for any input. JTP

[@stevekafka]

JP Dunamis use the real stuff if you want to learn.

[@TheSmreeder]

Sir ... Much Respect... I like that you are teaching a Von Dutch / Ed Roth two handed style....So much more control Many Blessings...SMR

[@stevekafka]

TheSmreeder Dutch got the two handed technique from his Signpainter Dad, plus he was brought up in the trade, so he had all of the advantages

[@MrLjarroyo]

What's a good surface to practice on??

[@stevekafka]

larry arroyo I make a reusable practice board,@ stevekafka.com

[@kafkapinstriping]

I wish you were in phx. Az I need a good graphitti artist to help on a project.

[@kafkapinstriping]

after the work has dried for several hours spray Windex on a micro-fiber cloth and wipe gently it will remove all t5he omnichrome lines

[@Turco949]

May I ask what is recommend to use when drawing omnichrome lines?

[@stevekafka]

Turco949 an omnichrome pencil...stevekafka.com

[@Turco949]

@@stevekafka Thank you, sir! I did some research afterwards and found that out. I appreciate the follow up.

[@jeffg4392]

Awesome job !!

[@alexandroseo]

Κύριε Σταύρο καλημέρα από Ελλάδα Θεσσαλονίκη εμείς πού δεν ξέρουμε αγγλικά δλδ δεν μπορούμε να μάθουμε

[@98cumminscoalroller1]

i'm 13 and i've been striping since i was 12 and i need help ive got airbrushing down but i'm having trouble with striping PLEASE HELP!!!!

[@stevekafka]

jarrett daley go to stevekafka.com and see the “System” it’s how Monte started

[@edraven11369]

WOW!! I'm still stuck. I bought some liners and a new brush. Still having issues with getting my lines to flow. How can I improve?

[@stevekafka]

edraven11369 palleting is very important, for good paint flow, practice a lot

[@gabbermaikel]

he is good, looks really good and that after only such a short time doing it, i think he will be real good at it if he keeps doing it(and i think he wil)

[@damagebrain1]

minnesota eh? where here in MN are you located. im looking to get some pin stripping done sometime soon

[@stevekafka]

chris stier Princeton

[@edraven11369]

Excellent work. Keep it up. I'm still trying. I'm an artist yet still hard.

[@garyhenry5576]

steve im really excited about pinstriping, its gonna be my first time lol im so glad i saw your kit on ebay cause i want to make really cool and wicked designs but theonly problem i have is matching 1 side to another, is there anyway i could prevent this from happening?

[@kafkapinstriping]

Gary Henry look at the Grid tool to work on your symmetry ,try steve Kafka.com, have fun

[@stevekafka]

Gary Henry sometimes on a really wild design I’ll take a picture with my phone..

[@gaugeharness6485]

What size of scrolling brush bus he using?

[@stevekafka]

Gauge Harness # 3 Scroller with my name on it, all the rest a poorly made copies

[@kafkapinstriping]

@thirdstreettito No two colors $200.00 ,in about 1/2 hr.-45 min.

[@albertshick4218]

How do you transfer the design onto the car before you paint?

[@illagen1]

this kids a beast

[@emiliorodriguez3418]

Props to teaching a youngin and letting him take off from there 🔥

[@Turco949]

Really amazing job, especially for a young practitioner. Wonder what Monte thinks of this work of his now?

[@stevekafka]

Turco949 well he has gotten much better,his inspiration has been making more $ than he ever imagined possible , which is his current state of being, the longer you developed this art form the better you will be, I’ve been doing it and elaborating on my style for almost fifty years...

[@stevekafka]

Turco949 the latest on the now 24 year old is that he travels the show circuit wit a rig and sales staff, and makes more money than he ever dreamed possible, first year in Sturgis was amazing, had to use garbage bags to take the cash home...

[@kafkapinstriping]

The only thing I can recommend to you is "The System" it will help you learn the art form. LOOK FOR THE kAFKA PINSTRIPING SYSTEM ON THE INTERNET. Have fun good luck! Steve

[@HoldSilver]

What was use for marking out the grid

[@stevekafka]

HoldSilver Staedtler omnichrome chromre pencils , they don’t melt

[@kafkapinstriping]

I offer to help people all the time ,You are included in this offer, if I can help just ask! Regards, Steve

[@trueorfalsenottrueandfalse3934]

This kid is a badass

[@orangie1]

Stunning work regardless of age... Having said that, having only been doing striping for 5 months and being 15yrs is nothing short of amazing. OP

[@snoopy59286]

Hi great job you sell your brushes in France? good luck

[@stevekafka]

snoopy59286 we. Ship worldwide stevekafka.com...

[@stevekafka]

snoopy59286 all over Eupope

[@kafkapinstriping]

@thirdstreettito I usually charge $100.00 per color and do a 5minute interview with the client (and Wife) to get some input. Most of my jobs consist of 3 colors, sometimes more.

[@19aries81]

wow kids got talent, first attempt and killed it, can you use these brushes with regular acrylic paint to practice or would it dry too fast ?

[@stevekafka]

lester obrien use 1-shot to learn ,it’s your future , don’t cheap out on your foundation!

[@craigfriday1122]

what do you use to mark a design on the car???

[@xenavideodungeon]

A stabilo pencil (for freehand drawing) or wax free Saral paper (for tracing a pattern). Saral paper is carbon paper that you can get in different colors. Craft stores sell it but it is expensive and they give you a sheet or two. Check online for Saral. It's a lot cheaper and you can buy rolls of it (like aluminum foil).

[@maxwellkafka]

Stabilo is okay, but can leave little bits on the surface, and can melt if you live in a hot climate. A German company called Staedtler makes one called Omnichrom that works much better

[@kafkapinstriping]

Try isopropyl alcohol it `works better than turpentine , won't streak and leaves no residue

[@kafkapinstriping]

This was filmed over a year ago, look at what He has done since then on Pinhead lounge. He really wants this, watch for an article in Pinstriper UK May/June on Monte, nice polite young man that will go far.

[@Interior.repair]

Do u sell DVDs on how to do this?

[@stevekafka]

Edgar Ramirez stevekafka.com , look at the “System” has helped thousands

[@anoirsx]

P.S how do u remover the gide lines

[@stevekafka]

anoirsx Windex sprayed onto a micro fiber cloth once the work dries

[@ZROD]

I am super jealous... I wish I had guidance and instruction

[@anoirsx]

cool does this have to be clear coated? Never pin strip myself... but interested!

[@stevekafka]

anoirsx see above response

[@IMKINDOFABIGDEAL13]

beautiful!

[@Cre8iveSignWorks]

the kids a winner 4 sure! the video was way too long for me to watch in its intirety, so i went right to the end (because im so busy ATM) but the job looked great. (not so sure about the red colour though....but it probably looks a better colour in real life as is often the case). cheers

[@BirdOfParadise777]

Don't you need to seal the pinstriping with something?

[@stevekafka]

BirdOfParadise777 a good polymer polish after three days of drying is all

[@LouRadon]

Very cool Dude!

[@Laguna1Putt]

Talented !

[@SideFX06]

wow impressive. very good.