Learn how to tackle all types of automotive paint and graphics projects with this photorich reference by awardwinning 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 easytounderstand format. Stepbystep 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 awardwinning 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 plotterready 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 Twotone paint for cars and motorcycles Lace paint Gold leaf Freehand and tape pinstriping Patina effects Logos and lettering Clearcoats TroubleshootingAll 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 onestop 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 howto knowhow.
