Paint and Pinstriping Archives ~ Roadkill Customs

9 Spray Paint Myths and Misconceptions

February 19, 2019 Roadkill Customs

Custom Spray Mods put together a quick video about some common aerosol spray painting mistakes and frequently asked questions… Also of Interest: 5 Super Easy Spray Paint Tricks and Effects Bare Metal Paint Effect How [More…]

5 Super Easy Spray Paint Tricks and Effects

February 19, 2019 Roadkill Customs

From Commando Designs, these are 5 Super Easy Spray Paint Tricks and Effects. [More…]

How To Cut and Buff a Clear Coat

February 15, 2019 Roadkill Customs

Jeremy goes over how to buff and cut a clear coat after a fresh paint job. [More…]

Scallop Paint Job Ideas and Examples

February 14, 2019 Roadkill Customs

Compilation by Mountain Smoke Garage ~ Scallop Paint Jobs and Scallop Design Ideas for hot rods and custom cars and trucks. [More…]

I Bought an Inflatable Paint Spray Booth from China!

February 12, 2019 Roadkill Customs

It looks like a Bounce House but it is a fully functional, ventilated spray booth ordered directly from China. [More…]

How To Repair and Restore Vintage Trailer Tail Lights

February 9, 2019 Roadkill Customs

How to repair and restore vintage travel trailer tail lights with VHT Nite Shades Red tail light spray paint and clear lacquer. [More…]

DIY Panel Matching Real Patina and Faux Patina

DIY Panel Matching Real Patina with Faux Patina

February 7, 2019 Roadkill Customs

Jonathan W makes a valiant effort in matching primered panels to the patina on a 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500 project. [More…]

How To Apply Gold Leaf To Your Paint Job

February 5, 2019 Roadkill Customs

From Power Nation Custom paint is a great touch you can add to any vehicle to set yourself apart. There are a few paint techniques that require skill but like with anything else, a little [More…]

DIY Back Yard Paint Job

January 13, 2019 Roadkill Customs

The HOT ROD staff shows how you can trick your friends into a party so you can paint your hot rod in a weekend! [More…]

How To Coat Headers with High Temperature Paint

January 6, 2019 Roadkill Customs

From Power Nation Garage ~ How To Coat Headers With High Temperature Paint on this episode of Two Minute Tech! [More…]

15 Guys + 3 Days = 1954 Chevy 3100 Restored in a Weekend

January 5, 2019 Roadkill Customs

15 guys from the US and Canada came together to help out a fellow hot rodder by body-working and painting his 1954 Chevy truck in a weekend. [More…]

The Lost Art ~ Master Sign Painter TJ Guzzardi

The Lost Art ~ Master Sign Painter and Pinstriper TJ Guzzardi

December 16, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Vintage Sign artist TJ’s been pulling dagger lines since he started building his first hot rod with his dad at the tender age of 15. [More…]

How To Pinstripe Wheels

December 16, 2018 Roadkill Customs

This demonstration shows how to paint a simple one line pinstripe around a set of GM steel wheels. [More…]

Bagged 1964 Chevy C10 with DIY Patina Paint Job

How To Do A Patina Paint Job

December 15, 2018 Roadkill Customs

The Patina Paint Job on this Bagged 1964 Chevy C10 was one of our winter projects. Here’s how to do a patina paint job. [More…]

How To Mix Automotive Paint ~ Understanding Paint Mixing Ratios

December 12, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Kevin Tetz explains Mix Ratios and how to properly mix automotive paint when spraying your project vehicle. [More…]

Evercoat Feather Fill G2 vs Slick Sand Polyester Primer Surfacer

December 12, 2018 Roadkill Customs

Ratsnest Hotrods sprays both Evercoat Feather Fill G2 and Evercoat Slick Sand Polyester Primer Surfacers and shares hid opinions, as well as several helpful tips. [More…]