Custom Painting Cars, Motorcycles, Trucks

by Bortles, Joann

• ISBN13: 9780760331699
• ISBN10: 0760331693
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-15
• Publisher: Motorbooks

Summary

With 600 color photographs, a wealth of hands-on practical advice, and a solid background in airbrush, pinstriping, flame-painting, this book is perfect for anyone aspiring to paint their car, truck, hot-rod, bike, plane, rig, and for any experienced painter seeking new inspiration and ideas. Whatever the vehicle - from classic hot rod to pick up, to chopper - a custom paint job sets it apart. But not all paint jobs are equal, so how can you tell which style, technique or scheme will set your apart, and suit the design of your vehicle and your budget? Buy this book for a clear idea of what works and what doesn't. Drawing on years of running her own custom paint shop, Jo Anne Bortles reviews the full array of options for paints, graphics, and effects. In a easy-going and engaging manner, she explains the tools and techniques that work, what applies in which particular paint scheme, and what works with which type of vehicle and scheme. Whether you're looking for inspiration, considering color combinations or graphics, or simply wondering what to look for in a local paint shop, this book will answer your questions - and help you get the custom paint job that's perfect for you. An invaluable resource for any designer, painter, artist, and those fascinated by the designs!

Author Biography

JoAnn Bortles is a nationally recognized, award-winning custom painter and the author of four previous books on custom painting techniques. Her work has been featured in dozens of magazines. She lives and works in Waxhaw, North Carolina, running her own custom painting shop, Crazy Horse Painting. 

Table of Contents

Introduction

What Makes a Paint Job Good?

How to Chose Your Paint and Painter

Finding the Right Color

Finding the Most Effective Design

Color and Design

Solid Color as an Art Form-Motorcycles

Solid Color as an Art Form-Cars and Trucks

Flames and Motorcycles

Flames on Cars, Trucks, and Streetrods

Graphics on Motorcycles

Four-Wheeled Works of Graphic Art

Murals on Motorcycles

Murals on Four Wheels

Old Paint?

The Very Best

Index

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