Flame jobs

[orbiter]

Seems I get asked about this alot ... I ran across this "how to" and liked it ... so, I thought I'd post it here for you kind folks ... JIC you wonder'd how it was done or what it might take to DIY.

enjoy!

http://www.hotrodscustomstuff.com/PaintFlames01.html

pretty cool how this cat tapes the flames freehand ... hats off!

 

[kmcguitars]

Re: Flame jobs

That's a cool link! I think I was at that site when I did my 1st flame job. Free hand is pretty much how you do it. I drew out a template,then cut it out. As I taped the guitar I just layed the template on for reference. I think it's easier to go completly freehand on a car, Cuz' you have lots of space to loop the tape. It's very tight on a guitar.You really need a plan.

 

[Davey]

Re: Flame jobs

on a custom job or other 1 off, everything is done by hand.. its how the pro's do it

if you need lots of guitars/whatever you gotta have a template or you'll be doing them forever.. and thx for the linkage =)

 

[Wattage]

Re: Flame jobs

Cool deal, guy does nice stuff and looks like he is a pretty good 'striper as well.

Anyone interested in this stuff should really look into the work of Von Dutch and Big Daddy Roth too.

 

[Tux789]

Re: Flame jobs

cool now ill be pimp'n in my ford escort biatch

 

[orbiter]

Re: Flame jobs

I find it interesting how many car painting techniques get used in the guitar world .not to mention all the rat fink drawings and racing stripes.. but, I have yet to see a cherry sunburst on a hotrod! hmmmmmm come to think of it .. that might look cool!

~G