Hummer 21 Posted July 2, 2013 I have searched and searched some more for suppliers in Canada that sells pinstriping to apply on my boat. I have found some that are selling out of the States,but this is not cost effective; re: the shipping costs are really high. I have already removed the striping off of my Regal (what a nightmare) and it looks clean, but really naked. Does anyone know where I might purchase pinstriping in Ontario, Canada? I have even called numerous auto parts stores and they told me that no one uses pinstriping anymore. HUH! What about all of the boats out there? Most are not painted, just vinyl. I can cut the larger width of the striping with my cutter, but the thin ones would be a pain. ANY help or suggestions would be soooo greatly appreciated... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted July 2, 2013 I don't know the shipping cost to Canada but Earl Mich.com carries a lot of different sized striping, very reasonable. But the thinnest is 1/2" x 50yd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hummer 21 Posted July 2, 2013 I do own a Graphtec. The boat is about 26 or 27 feet long, maybe a bit longer. The original striping on the boat consists of 1/8th, 1/2 , 1 inch, double pinstriping and larger stripes, plus graphics, three different colors. To cut a run of 1/8 inch striping, sort of intimidates me, especially applying the application tape, but I guess that I could cut numerous widths in one shot. DUH! What vinyl would you suggest for marine applications? I have alot of FDC vinyl on hand 4200. I think that this would work. But I thought it would be so much easier to buy the pinstriping, then cut the largers stripes, boat names, numbers etc. myself. But by the looks of it, I might have to just buck up and cut them myself. I am sort of committed now, as all of the old stripes have been removed. Just to let you know, I needed to use FOUR stripe remover wheels to take off all of the stripes, at 30 bucks a pop. Tried heat, good on some of the stripes, no good on the silver stripes. If anyone should know of a supplier in Ontario for the double pinstripes, please let me know. Thank you Mz. Skeeter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted July 2, 2013 If you use the panel feature in a Flexi product, you can pull it off. Or even Cutting Master 2. That is the way I cut long stripes. It cuts the first section, then advances to the next section and all the way to the end without going the whole distance and back. You could cut sections side by side. Just a thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar691 281 Posted July 2, 2013 Why not go to any auto paint supply store and just by pinstriping? Doing it yourself is the hard way. Every NAPA and Auto Value store will either stock it or be able to get it from their warehouse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hummer 21 Posted July 2, 2013 Thank you Mz. Skeeter once more. I might have to do that. I have been to a lot of auto paint suppliers and they told me that "no one does pinstriping anymore". A friend is an auto painter and he is going to talk with his rep. regarding vinyl pinstriping. He also told me that they only 'paint' stripes. They don't use vinyl pinstriping anymore. I haven't given up...damn it, I will find some pinstriping in Canada! Thanks again everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar691 281 Posted July 2, 2013 Well thats odd cause I just painted a 2011 Ford F250 2 weeks ago and had to pinstripe it to match. Walked right into napa and ordered. In fact I have the current 3M pinstriping book in my desk also. Here is a link to one. http://3mcollision.com/media/documents/brochure/Striping_Tape_Card_2010.pdf I would be willing to say 3 out of 25 vehicles thru our shop are pinstriped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hummer 21 Posted July 2, 2013 Mopar691, did you buy this in Canada and if so, can you send me the link please? Thank you for the link for the color chart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted July 2, 2013 I just redid my boat last year and bought my pinstripes right off the rack at my local auto parts store. Not a big selection but I was only after black and they had it. I am not in Canada tho, I am in US. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted July 3, 2013 Link to 3M distributor search: http://3mcollision.com/dealers/search/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hummer 21 Posted July 3, 2013 Jay thank you for the link...only U.S. suppliers...no Canadian...crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted July 3, 2013 Sorry, didn't realize. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikemike 711 Posted July 3, 2013 Try this. No promises, but they are good to deal with. http://www.expresssignproducts.com/vinyl-striping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopar691 281 Posted July 3, 2013 NAPA or Any Auto Value. They are in Canada. Just looked up on Any Auto Part Warehouse really. Where in Ontario are you? If your anywhere that is populated pinstripe is readily available. I see it listed all over on canadian sites. Go to Napa or order from their local canadian store. I can order it right from http://www.napacanada.com and a bunch of stores are showing it as on hand. Even ebay it http://www.ebay.ca/itm/5-16-X-150-Silver-met-Automotive-Pinstripe-striping-/370371273538?hash=item563bd92342&vxp=mtr&_uhb=1 I do not understand how you can not find this stuff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hummer 21 Posted July 3, 2013 Thanks to all for the info. and the links. Will check these out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
