I’m not a professional painter nor have I ever done pinstripes. So, that’s the reason I’ve done all the paint work myself so I can learn how to do it.  Here are two write-ups on how I painted the pinstripes and the side covers.

• 51 BMW R75/5 Paint Pinstripes
• 51 BMW R75/5 Paint Side Cover Stripes

I had some “adventures” along the way when I tried painting the pinstripes.  I did use a pinstripe brush but opted for “training wheels” and used a pinstripe stencil tape so all I had to do was paint between the lines.  I have a new found respect for the fine art of painting free hand pinstripes.

I also painted the horizontal stripes on the chrome side covers.  I tried the Monza Blue paint from Glausrit but I didn’t like how that looked. So, I tried some Dupli-Color rattle can paint and they look better.  I may try to paint the side covers yet again as I’m not sure to best handle the curved edges. But they look pretty nice.

Here are a couple of pictures from the write-ups.

Rear Fender Pinstripe Measurement

Cleaning Pinstripe Brush with Mineral Spirits

Triming Brush Tip with Single Edge Razor

Pinstripe Stencil Tape

Use Razor Blade to Separate Stencil from Bracking

Rear Fender with New Pinstripes

Front Fender Stripes End at Fork Tube Cutout

Stencil Tape on Front Fender

Front Fender Pinstripe 1st Time-Fail 🙁

Fine Line Tape Masking to Fix Pinstripe Smudges

Repaired Pinstripes on Nose of Front Fender

Final Pinstriped Gas Tank

First Attempt at Masking the Side Cover

First Attempt Painting Side Cover Stripes: Ragged Edges and Easy to Peel

Second Attempt with Dupli-Color Paint: Two Candidates to Choose From

Second Maskging with 1/4 Inch Pinstripe Tape Over Dividers

Final Side Cover Stripes