Last updated 16/10/2009                                                                                                               

August 05                                                                                                                                                                                

Trickstriperist ---------------------------------------------------------          

The newsletter of Pinstriping UK

Volume 1 No.1

Trickstriperist, is the first in an ad hoc series of newsletters to keep you posted about new products, courses, events and other additions to the website.

 

 With now over 25,000 visitors Pinstriping UK website is going from strength to strength and we are now handling orders from as far a field as Israel, Australia and the USA!!  Yes what the Yanks can’t find on home territory they are buying from us! Talk about coals to Newcastle!

Kris & Lyn

 

 

2005 Events

 

As usual Wheels Day at Aldershot kicked off the season for us – a permanent fixture in our programme.  The 3 mile queue of cars at 8am Good Friday Morning was only surpassed by the 7 mile queue at Thorney Island just a few weeks ago!  Two fantastic days.

 

This year has seen some excellent shows and some great cars. Check out the website to see the pics.

 

Drayton Manor (Neils Spring Nats) saw our stall totally trashed by the elements – so a totally professional marquee was the order of the day and our new Drive In Striping Parlour was launched. This year we hope to be at all of the top shows and will once again be including the great PT Cruiser Party in the Park  and the British Goldwing Treffen at Norwich

 

 

 

US Striper Herb Martinez  at Old Warden this weekend

US Striper Herb Martinez contacted us recently to let us know he will be demonstrating his art at the Super Nats Old Warden, Nr. Biggleswade this weekend. 

 

It will be great to see the man in action. 

 

The Courses

Well what can we say – the volume of interest came as a complete surprise.  The numbers and the sheer enthusiasm for the art have overwhelmed us.  Classic American came to the Sheffield and did a superb write up on us. Top US Striper Steve Kafka even sent us some of his work to display.

 

Look out for similar articles in Back Street Heroes and American Car World and the NSRA's own Gasser Mag in future months.

Advising the Professionals

Kris has had some interesting calls of late, Triumph Motor Cycles apparently still apply their coach lines by hand, but were having problems with their ‘DIY’ striping brushes falling apart!  Following a trip to the Factory Kris was able to view their set up and after seeing the materials in use , advised on alternative brushes .We are pleased to report that following successful trials Triumph Pinstripers are now using the Mack Series 10 #0 for their petrol tanks.   

Silver Cross Prams who make the “Rolls Royce” of baby carriages had similar problems - after a quick consultation  they too now use Xcalibers and Macks for their hand detailing.

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 New Products

Latest additions to the range include the OneShot Pearlescent Enamels. 10 great new colours. They work exceptionally well when sprayed too.

 

Of prime interest will be the Oneshot 4007 Hardener, which, according to Herb Martinez,  makes Oneshot a viable alternative to HOK when you need to lacquer over your designs.

 

 

Abstract Designs

We heard today, that Auto Art Magazine , the USA No 1 striper mag published by veteran striper Bob Bond  is to feature Kris in a future edition. This is likely to focus on Abstract Pinstriping which he developed  primarily for designs on  Guitar bodies and Dashes etc. A great new concept for non symmetric areas. Kris will be one of the first UK stripers to be featured.

 

 

Ideas and contributions welcome.

Forthcoming Features:

Hints & Tips

Featured Striper Interview

Hot Rod Interiors!

 

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