The Early Years of Jack Herrera's Career
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In 1976, Jack began his life long journey in the world of automotive customization. Airbrushing pinstripes and racing stripes on dealership cars first for his dad, fondly known as "Pappy", and then other dealers in Orange County, Ca. |
Starting out with big brothers watching in 1976
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By 1977, Jack quickly developed the knack for unique designs that caught the eye. He was pinstriping hundreds of cars a month for car dealers. Car dealers gave him a proving ground to develop his unique style that customers really appreciated. |
Vinyl stripes and air brushing race stripes in 1977
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The evolution of Cars & Stripes
1986 . Cars & Stripes custom hand painted pinstriping
was launched
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In 1986, He took his skills to the next level
when he started hand painting pinstriping and Cars & Stripes was born. Car dealers and body shops appreciated his quality and fast service. |
In 1988, With Pappy joining him
he could not of been happier working with and watching his dad grow the business to Jack painting on an average of 500 cars per month! |
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By 1991, customers needed lettering and Jack soon acquired the new vinyl design hardware to develop his skills in lettering and vehicle graphics. |
1991 . Jack adds Vinyl lettering and graphics.
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In 2006, Jack introduced printed wraps as he continued to push the boundaries of what was possible, from partial graphics to fully wrapping vehicles for advertising. |
2006 . Jack introduced custom printed wraps
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In 2010, introducing color change wraps with his son by his side, Jack added yet another dimension to his range of services, being one of the first in a new industry and truly making Cars & Stripes a family business. |
2010 . Jack's first color change wrap
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Jack remains committed to his core principles |
quality,
creativity, and attention to detail. |