Learn how to tackle all types of automotive paint and graphics projects with this photo-rich reference by award-winning custom painter JoAnn Bortles.How to Design and Apply Automotive and Motorcycle Paint and Graphics covers the
most popular custom painting stylesand techniques in an easy-to-understand format.
Step-by-step examples of projects are accompanied by
handy tips and tricks features, as well as
photo galleries to provide examples and inspiration.
Writing for hobbyists and professionals alike in an accessible, easygoing style,
author and award-winning custom painter JoAnn Bortles presents both
traditional and modern techniques and tools, from
low tech to high tech, making it easier than ever to obtain professional results on your hot rod, muscle car, truck, or motorcycle.
In addition, Bortles includes content that has not been properly addressed in existing custom painting books, with chapters devoted to painting
muscle car rally stripes,
lowrider graphics, and
creating plotter-ready vector drawings for stencil work.
With details on
tools and materials as well as
how to design paint jobs and
test paint techniques, you will
learn how to design and apply:- Both traditional and realistic flames
- Ghost effects
- Multilayered graphics
- Two-tone paint for cars and motorcycles
- Lace paint
- Gold leaf
- Free-hand and tape pinstriping
- Patina effects
- Logos and lettering
- Clearcoats
- Troubleshooting
All the information is designed to enlighten
both automotive and motorcycle applications and includes the
most popular paint and graphics out there.
Whether you are experienced with an airbrush and masking tape or simply aspire to lay unique paint and graphics on your vehicle,
How to Design and Apply Automotive and Motorcycle Paint and Graphics is the ultimate one-stop resource for instruction, ideas, tips, and techniques.
The
Motorbooks Workshop series covers the topics that engage and interest gearheads. Written by authorities in the subject matter and illustrated with color photography, Motorbooks Workshop is the ultimate source for how-to know-how.