Pinstriping is a decorative form of art, where a very thin line of paint or some other type of material is applied onto a surface to create a work of art. Pinstripes is also a common style used in textiles, especially suits and shirts.

The art of pin striping is widely used across varied platforms for decorative purposes. It is very popular amongst automotive enthusiasts. The pin stripes used for cars and bikes are thin vinyl tape or paint. Skilled artists paint the designs by hand with specially angled brushes; whereas the tape patterns are stuck directly onto the vehicle. The paint used in these artworks is by and large 'one shot'. The aim of pin striping is to augment the form of the surface and the colors used to design the patterns are usually complementary to the body. This technique was first utilized by Von Dutch in California during the 1950s. His designs are still admired by many artists. Even today, artists like Preacher in Texas, Steve Kafka in Arizona, Victor in Nebraska carry on the tradition of freehand pinstriping. The methods used by contemporary artists these days are much simpler than those used during the 1950s. This is partially due to Steve Kafka, who designed a brush which has made complicated designs like the swerl much easier.

With the popularity of car and motorcycle customization at an all-time high, old-school freehand pinstriping has come back in a major way. Pinstriping offers a ride a one-of-a-kind appeal for which people are willing to pay good money, spurring on the revival of this beautiful art.