Kafka Pin Striping

[XSELER8]

I had the pleasure of having my SSR striped By Steve today. I've been waiting since Nov 06 for Steve to come to PA. My comments about Steve: Aside from being an incredibly talented artist he is a great guy to chat with and a very interesting person. Here are some pictures in different stages. If you want the best in the business...Steve's worth waiting for.

[XSELER8]

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[MaxSS]

WOW…he does good work….I especially like the flame (post#2 4th pic) Very nice :^)

[Nancy24]

We almost have twins - He is awesome to watch and incredibly talented - I love it

[XSELER8]

Originally Posted by Nancy24

We almost have twins - He is awesome to watch and incredibly talented - I love it

Your SSR inspired me to do this. Sorry if I copied your patterns...but I love the look. Thanks, Frank

[Maui Mike]

[waysouth6speed]

That looks way cool X. Steve Kafka is great... amazing! I bet he's not a coffee drinker.

[Patton Road SSR]

I saw Steve at Carlisle Friday. He's truly gifted, and patient as a saint. He answered a lot of rather dopey questions as he demonstrated his talent. You're lucky to be able to get him to do your SSR. By the way, I got to drive mine down, and didn't see any more SSRs until I was gassing up on the way home. Another Smokin' Asphalt went by and tooted.

[XSELER8]

Originally Posted by waysouth6speed

That looks way cool X. Steve Kafka is great... amazing! I bet he's not a coffee drinker.

Thanks WS6. Steady as can be. As a matter of fact he isn't a coffee drinker. Therefor I saved a $1.00 Didn't have to buy him a round.

[Gary G]

Excellent Job! Looks Great!

I especially like the "embossed Look" flames.

[ssrgarage]

Tim

[wildcat66]

Awesome!

[artsmart]

Originally Posted by MaxSS

WOW…he does good work….I especially like the flame (post#2 4th pic) Very nice :^)

[Gina]

Looks great. I like the way you kept the colors subtle and true to the colors of your SSR . That is how I did TAZ.

Damn, Ive had mine 2 days and your making me ache to have some striping done.

[XSELER8]

Originally Posted by Gina

Looks great. I like the way you kept the colors subtle and true to the colors of your SSR . That is how I did TAZ.

Damn, Ive had mine 2 days and your making me ache to have some striping done.

You'll get there. And you'll love it as much or more than Taz

[roadsterjeff]

Really nice. Been thinking of ways to do something to mine (someday) and I really want to do the flames, but when I see the pin stripping like that.....well, it makes me want that, too. You and Nancy have to get the trucks together sometime for pics.

Jeff

[Roadster]

you have a PM

[XSELER8]

Thanks RDSTR. Regards...the other rdztr

[RUN ROD RUN]

Awesome buddy. Just love those flames on the side of the hood.

I guess the first picture on the 2nd post is the closes picture we have of you

[Silver Wolf]

That looks great. Now you have to update your avatar.

[yellow bear]

that is SANO..... As tastefully done as I've ever seen. You have a work of Art. Reminds me of Tommy the Greek..... Just Beautiful....

[pandycat]

Beautiful work!!!!!

[HotRodGirl]

X I missed this post but didn't miss catching the photo's in the Gallery......

Really sharp Just incredible

Your SSR is moving along nicely with all the new custom add ons

[cruzned]

Kafka is one of, if not the best striper out there! He has a terrific DVD that shows you how he does it. He also sells all the stuff you need to do your own striping. He is not just a great artists, but is also a terrific teacher! Thanks for the info. Steve! I love your teaching techniques.

I especially love the humble, yet effective way he stores his paints, thinner and reducer with tin cans for the heavy chemicals, and paper cups for the one shots all neatly tucked into a cardboard box!

[XSELER8]

Originally Posted by cruzned

Kafka is one of, if not the best striper out there! He has a terrific DVD that shows you how he does it. He also sells all the stuff you need to do your own striping. He is not just a great artists, but is also a terrific teacher! Thanks for the info. Steve! I love your teaching techniques.

I especially love the humble, yet effective way he stores his paints, thinner and reducer with tin cans for the heavy chemicals, and paper cups for the one shots all neatly tucked into a cardboard box!

It was worth the price of admission just to watch Steve work. This striping was done at a parking lot with Steve sitting on a p.o.s. chair, mixing paints on a magazine with a plenty of people watching him. He loved demonstrating his skills. His heart is still into it after many years of striping and working with people. I might take his next course just for fun. If I can learn make one tiny little attractive design...I'll be thrilled. Steve is a very cool person. He is "someone you should know" if you ever get the opportunity to meet him.

[cruzned]

I hope he comes to Va. some day. There is a huge car show on the Va. Bch. boardwalk the first week in May!

[XSELER8]

So I'm on the Turnpike last Weds. Stones are flying all over the place. One does a minor chip on the windshield. Another one or two skim the front pin stripe pattern and remove some paint. All I can say isSSHHIITT

He goes my first attempt at P.S. repair/re-touch

[HotRodGirl]

Originally Posted by XSELER8

So I'm on the Turnpike last Weds. Stones are flying all over the place. One does a minor chip on the windshield. Another one or two skim the front pin stripe pattern and remove some paint. All I can say isSSHHIITT

He goes my first attempt at P.S. repair/re-touch

Ohhhh X I am so sorry to hear that
That really stinks .....hope the repairs work out

[XSELER8]

Originally Posted by HotRodGirl

Ohhhh X I am so sorry to hear that
That really stinks .....hope the repairs work out

Worse case...Steve will touch it up next time he's in town. I think I can work this out. I'm ordering a brush & a can of Black paint & the DVD " Pin Striping for Dummies". My debut is near. I need a name. Van X.