Shop Talk: Pinstriping Tips, Brush Guides & Kustom Kulture History

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Shop Talk Insights: What Every Pinstriper Should Know

Welcome to Shop Talk, the official blog of Pinstriper.com — your home base for everything related to pinstriping, custom paint, and the artists and tools that built this craft from the ground up.

At the heart of every good pinstripe is the right brush, and that’s a huge part of what we cover here. We regularly dig into the details behind our full lineup of Mack Brush pinstriping brushes, including classics like the Mack Series 10 Sword Striper — the original brush that most professional pinstripers still reach for every day.

Brushes are only half the equation, though. We also cover paint — including pinstriping enamel, color mixing, and how to get clean, consistent lines whether you’re working in urethane, lettering enamel, or water base.

Beyond the how-to side of things, Shop Talk is also where we dive into the history of pinstriping and the Kustom Kulture movement that shaped it.

If you’re new to pinstriping, Shop Talk is a great place to start. We publish beginner-friendly guides on brush selection, paint prep, line control, and common mistakes new stripers make — along with more advanced content on scrollwork, coach lines, and freehand design for those who’ve been at it a while.

Pinstriper.com has been supplying pinstripers, sign painters, and custom artists since 1998, and Shop Talk is our way of giving back to a community that’s given so much to the custom car, motorcycle, and sign painting world.

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