Updated On July 21st, 2025
Looking for the best Topcoat & Undercoat? You aren't short of choices in 2022. The difficult bit is deciding the best Topcoat & Undercoat for you, but luckily that's where we can help. Based on testing out in the field with reviews, sells etc, we've created this ranked list of the finest Topcoat & Undercoat.
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1/4 Pint 1 Shot EMERALD GREEN Paint Lettering Enamel Pinstriping & Graphic Art
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100%
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1/2 Pint 1 Shot ROBIN EGG BLUE Paint Lettering Enamel Pinstriping & Graphic Art
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100%
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ANDREW MARK 20-00 20 Series Squirrel Hair Sword Striper Touch-Up Brush, #00 Brush
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20%
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MACK Sword PINSTRIPE/PINSTRIPING BRUSH Set 10-0,00,000 Blue Thread Ferrule
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1/2 Pint 1 Shot MEDIUM BROWN Paint Lettering Enamel Pinstriping & Graphic Art
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1/4 Pint 1 Shot DARK GREEN Paint Lettering Enamel Pinstriping & Graphic Art
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1/2 Pint 1 Shot DARK BLUE Paint Lettering Enamel Pinstriping & Graphic Art
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1/4 Pint 1 Shot MEDIUM GRAY Paint Lettering Enamel Pinstriping & Graphic Art
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MACK Sword Striper PINSTRIPING BRUSH 20 SERIES Size 1
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MACK Sword Custom Pinstriping Brush Series 10 Set of 5
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Our Score
Alkyd-Resin (oil base) gloss enamels for interior or exterior use on metal, glass, wood, enamel receptive banners and vinyl, vehicle lettering, pinstriping and graphics. Translucent rather than opaque, Pearlescent colors may require underpainting and are subject to showing brush marks. Excellent for creating transparent washes and glazes when suspended in 1 Shot 4003 clear. Pearlescent Colors display a brilliant luster under high intensity light or direct sunlight.
One Shot Pearlescent Blue Green Half Pint The Preferred Product Used By Graphic Artists For Over 50 Years. All "1 Shot" Colors Can Be Intermixed Graphic Artists Have An Infinite Color Palette Available Without A Large Investment Of Money Graphic Artists Have An Infinite Color Palette Available Without A Large Investment Of Money
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Alkyd-Resin (oil base) gloss enamels for interior or exterior use on metal, glass, wood, enamel receptive banners and vinyl, vehicle lettering, pinstriping and graphics. Translucent rather than opaque, Pearlescent colors may require underpainting and are subject to showing brush marks. Excellent for creating transparent washes and glazes when suspended in 1 Shot 4003 clear. Pearlescent Colors display a brilliant luster under high intensity light or direct sunlight.
1/2 Pint 1 Shot ROBIN EGG BLUE Paint Lettering Enamel Pinstriping & Graphic Art : Alkyd-Resin (oil base) gloss enamels for interior or exterior Use on metal, glass, wood, enamel receptive banners and vinyl. Best applied between 65 F and 85F. Will not dry below 50 F Used in Vehicle lettering, pinstriping and graphics. 1 Shot 6000 Series Reducers as needed
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1 Each of these 20 Series Brushes: Size 1 - Head Width 5/16" (7.93mm) Size 0 - Head Width 1/4" (6.35mm) Size 00 - Head Width 7/32" (5.55mm) America's NO.1 Selling Striper-Best for All Around Work! 20 Series - Squirrel Hair SWORD Stripers America's NO. 1 Selling Striper and Touch-Up Brush The Sword Style is best for all around work Lacquer & Enamel Resistant Made in U.S.A. in 7 sizes: # 00 thru # 5 Regular Length Of Hair: 2 inches or 5.08cm
Used by all leading body shops for paint touch-up and pinstriping Lacquer and enamel resistant The sword style is the best for all-around work Excellent for auto body touch-up and pinstriping Dark green thread ferrule America's no 1 automotive touch-up brush
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MACK 10 SERIES PINSTRIPING BRUSHES - SET OF 3 BRUSHES 1 Each of these 10 SERIES MACK BRUSHES: SIZE: 0 HEAD WIDTH: 1/4"/ 6.35mm SIZE: 00 HEAD WIDTH: 7/32"/ 5.55mm SIZE: 000 HEAD WIDTH: 3/16" / 4.95mm 10 Series - Squirrel Hair SWORD Stripers(The 10 series is made in sizes 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3 ,4) 100% Unmixed Blue Squirrel Hair Hand Crafted And Shaped As It Was Many Years Ago Extra Attention Given To Quality Control With Respect To Shape And Cleaning The Very Finest Grade Of Blue Squirrel Our New Blue Thread Ferrule Regular Length Of Hair: 2 inches or 5.08cm Blue squirrel hair is the most readily available and comes in long lengths, as well as short lengths. It is generally used for striping brushes and lettering brushes. Brown, or kazan, is no longer as plentiful as it was several years ago. It is generally found in the shorter lengths and used for stripers, quills, and outliners. Both blue and kazan are very soft and fine. They point as well as kolinsky, but have very little snap, since the hair is not very resilient. Grey squirrel is the hardest to find and the most expensive. It is more durable, has more snap and makes a great quill or lettering brush.
MACK Sword PINSTRIPE/PINSTRIPING BRUSH Set 10-0,00,000 MACK 10 SERIES PINSTRIPING BRUSHES: SET OF 3 BRUSHES Part#'s 10-0, 10-00, 10-000; 1 Each of these 10 SERIES MACK BRUSHES: SIZE: 0 HEAD WIDTH(INCHES/MM): 3/16"/ 4.95mm, SIZE: 00 HEADWIDTH(INCHES/MM): 7/32"/ 5.55mm, SIZE: 000 HEAD WIDTH(INCHES/MM): 1/4" / 6.35mm, Exceptional Brush The Very Finest Grade Of Blue Squirrel, Our New Blue Thread Ferrule, Regular Length Of Hair: 2 inches or 5.08cm.
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Alkyd-Resin (oil base) gloss enamels for interior or exterior use on metal, glass, wood, enamel receptive banners and vinyl, vehicle lettering, pinstriping and graphics. Translucent rather than opaque, Pearlescent colors may require underpainting and are subject to showing brush marks. Excellent for creating transparent washes and glazes when suspended in 1 Shot 4003 clear. Pearlescent Colors display a brilliant luster under high intensity light or direct sunlight.
Thicker consistency and opaqueness for lettering Maxiumum coverage Enamel finish
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Alkyd-Resin (oil base) gloss enamels for interior or exterior use on metal, glass, wood, enamel receptive banners and vinyl, vehicle lettering, pinstriping and graphics. Translucent rather than opaque, Pearlescent colors may require underpainting and are subject to showing brush marks. Excellent for creating transparent washes and glazes when suspended in 1 Shot 4003 clear. Pearlescent Colors display a brilliant luster under high intensity light or direct sunlight.
Brand New 705002014856 ONE SHOT/A.S.E.T. KUSTOM OS148L4
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Alkyd-Resin (oil base) gloss enamels for interior or exterior use on metal, glass, wood, enamel receptive banners and vinyl, vehicle lettering, pinstriping and graphics. Translucent rather than opaque, Pearlescent colors may require underpainting and are subject to showing brush marks. Excellent for creating transparent washes and glazes when suspended in 1 Shot 4003 clear. Pearlescent Colors display a brilliant luster under high intensity light or direct sunlight.1/2 Pint 1 Shot DARK BLUE Paint Lettering Enamel Pinstriping & Graphic Art. Alkyd-Resin (oil base) gloss enamels for interior or exterior use on metal, glass, wood, enamel receptive banners and vinyl, vehicle lettering, pinstriping and graphics.
1/2 Pint 1 Shot DARK BLUE Paint Lettering Enamel Pinstriping & Graphic Art: Thicker consistency and opaqueness for lettering Maxiumum coverage Enamel finish May contain lead 8oz
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Alkyd-Resin (oil base) gloss enamels for interior or exterior use on metal, glass, wood, enamel receptive banners and vinyl, vehicle lettering, pinstriping and graphics. Translucent rather than opaque, Pearlescent colors may require underpainting and are subject to showing brush marks. Excellent for creating transparent washes and glazes when suspended in 1 Shot 4003 clear. Pearlescent Colors display a brilliant luster under high intensity light or direct sunlight.
Brand New 705002019554 ONE SHOT/A.S.E.T. KUSTOM OS195L4
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MACK 20 SERIES Squirrel Hair SWORD STRIPER PINSTRIPING BRUSH Part# 20-1; (1 Brush) SIZE: 1 HEAD WIDTH(INCHES/MM): 5/16" / 7.93mm, America's NO.1 Selling Striper-Best for All Around Work! 20 Series - Squirrel Hair SWORD Stripers (The 20 series is made in sizes 00, 0, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). America's NO. 1 Selling Striper and Touch-Up Brush, The Sword Style is best for all around work, Lacquer & Enamel Resistant, Made in U.S.A. in 7 sizes: # 00 thru # 5, Regular Length Of Hair: 2 inches or 5.08cm
America's No.1 Automotive Touch-Up Brush Lacquer and enamel resistant The sword style is the best for all-around work Excellent for auto body touch-up and pinstriping Dark green thread ferrule
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MACK 10 SERIES PINSTRIPING BRUSHES - SET OF 5 BRUSHES 1 Each of these 10 SERIES MACK BRUSHES: SIZE: 2 HEAD WIDTH: 13/32"/ 10.31mm SIZE: 1 HEAD WIDTH: 5/16"/ 7.93mm SIZE: 0 HEAD WIDTH: 1/4"/ 6.35mm SIZE: 00 HEAD WIDTH: 7/32"/ 5.55mm SIZE: 000 HEAD WIDTH: 3/16" / 4.95mm 10 Series - Squirrel Hair SWORD Stripers(The 10 series is made in sizes 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3 ,4) 100% Unmixed Blue Squirrel Hair Hand Crafted And Shaped As It Was Many Years Ago Extra Attention Given To Quality Control With Respect To Shape And Cleaning The Very Finest Grade Of Blue Squirrel Our New Blue Thread Ferrule Regular Length Of Hair: 2 inches or 5.08cm Blue squirrel hair is the most readily available and comes in long lengths, as well as short lengths. It is generally used for striping brushes and lettering brushes. Brown, or kazan, is no longer as plentiful as it was several years ago. It is generally found in the shorter lengths and used for stripers, quills, and outliners. Both blue and kazan are very soft and fine. They point as well as kolinsky, but have very little snap, since the hair is not very resilient. Grey squirrel is the hardest to find and the most expensive. It is more durable, has more snap and makes a great quill or lettering brush.
A Brush Designed Just For Pinstripers! Handcrafted and shaped as it was many years ago Extra attention given To quality control with respect to shape and cleaning The very finest grade of blue squirrel Blue thread ferrule