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Custom Painted and Airbrushed Skull and Pinstriped Flames
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How To Custom Paint and Airbrush a Realistic Skull and Pinstriped Flames

November 4, 2020 Roadkill Customs
How to airbrush a realistic-looking skull and layout classic style flames in a granite texture on a Harley Davidson gas tank. [More…]
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Pinstriping Demonstration, Tips, and Tools

September 19, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Summit Racing covers some tips and products needed for old school pinstriping whether you’re a novice or skilled pinstriper. [More…]
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Which is the Best Automotive Paint Scratch Remover Kit?

July 27, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Project Farm tests Paint Scratch Removal products: Formula 1, Meguair’s, Turtle Wax, Fenyx, 3M, Carfidant, Nu Finish, and WD-40 as a ‘home-remedy’… [More…]
Easy Chrome ~ Brush or Spray-On Chrome Alternative
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Brush or Spray-On Chrome Alternative ~ Easy Chrome

January 3, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Easy Chrome is a chrome paint that provides a water-proof chrome finish that looks like real chrome. It can be used to repair real chrome as well as scratched, dented, or rusted chrome. [More…]
HVLP Paint Spray Gun Basics Explained + How To Setup and Spray
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HVLP Paint Spray Gun Basics Explained + How To Setup and Spray

December 7, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Tom Stringham clearly explains HVLP Paint Spray Gun basics, demonstrates tear down and shows how to set up and spray. [More…]
DIY Home Garage Paint Booth
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Setup a DIY Paint Booth in your Home Garage ~ FAST!

September 11, 2019 Busted Classic Garage
Busted Classic Garage builds a temporary paint booth in his garage to paint parts for a couple of projects, and as sometimes happens, things got way out of hand. [More…]
Spot Paint and Blended Clear Coat
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How To Spot Paint and Blend Clear Coat

September 10, 2019 Roadkill Customs
YouTuber Mike Fn Garage clearly demonstrates how to spot paint and blend clear coat. [More…]
Making a Hot Rod Trash Can
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Dimples and Stripes ~ Making a Hot Rod Trash Can

September 1, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Cut a 55-gallon drum, hammer and dolly the cuts, add a row of dimples around the rim, and pinstripe it into a trash can that fits the shop. [More…]
Von Dutch Pinstriped 1923 T-Bucket
Hot Rod Lifestyle

1923 T-Bucket Parked 50 Years Hides Surprises From 1969

August 12, 2019 Roadkill Customs
In 1969 locals knew him only as Kenny — 50 years later, one local finds out that Kenny was actually Kenny Howard, the legendary pinstriper known as Von Dutch that painted and striped his ’23 T-Bucket. [More…]
1936 Ford Truck Door
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Aged Painted Lettering on 1936 Ford Truck

August 8, 2019 Roadkill Customs
An Aged Painted Lettering process is demonstrated using 1-shot lettering enamels and 1-shot clear to get an aged look on the doors. [More…]
Von Hot Rod
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Old School Cool ~ Pinstriper Von Hot Rod

July 9, 2019 Roadkill Customs
For the past two decades, Von Hot Rod has dedicated his career to professional pinstriping, kustom art and kustom kulture events, [More…]
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How To Color Sand and Buff a Car After a Fresh Paint Job

June 15, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Step-by-Step Color Sanding and Buffing Plus Tips & Tricks – see how to color-sand and buff a fresh paint job to get a mirror finish. [More…]
Paint Defects
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How To Fix Automotive Paint Defects

June 7, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This video addresses several questions about how to fix common paint defects such as paint runs, solvent boil, removing dust from the paint. [More…]
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Custom Paint and Vinyl Wrap Ideas

May 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Quantum Tech HD compiled this collection of unique paint and vinyl wrap effects that are on another level. [More…]
How To Fix Clogged Spray Paint Cans
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How To Fix Clogged Spray Paint Cans

April 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
You’ve been there: in the middle of your project, the aerosol spray paint can won’t spray, it just quits; Here is how to quickly fix it. [More…]
How To Airbrush Ghost Flames with James Scott
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How To Airbrush Ghost Flames with James Scott

April 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
James Scott of Paint by James fame demonstrates how to paint old school style ghost flames. [More…]
Automotive Painting Basics and Techniques with Kevin Tetz
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Automotive Painting Basics and Techniques with Kevin Tetz

April 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Kevin Tetz shows you the basics of painting, setting up a paint gun and spraying a car with a Concours 2 HVLP paint gun from Eastwood. [More…]
How To Choose The Right Paint For Your Project
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How To Choose The Right Paint For Your Project

April 23, 2019 Roadkill Customs
There are several paint systems you can choose from for your project, so here’s how to choose which one is best for you… [More…]

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