Elite Tattoo Artist & World-Renowned Tattoo Cover-Up Specialist in Arlington, Texas

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The Emperor of Tattoo Cover-Ups™

I specialize in advanced tattoo cover-ups that transform unwanted ink into intentional, museum-quality custom artwork built to last a lifetime. From my Arlington, Texas studio, I help clients throughout DFW, across the United States, and internationally transform tattoos other artists said couldn't be covered.

See how unwanted tattoos are transformed into intentional, custom-designed artwork through advanced cover-up planning, artistic strategy, and over a quarter century of experience.

 For over a quarter century, clients have traveled from across Texas, throughout the United States, and internationally for Pistol Pete's tattoo transformations.

Transformation Types: 

Heavy Blackout

Complete rebuild over dense or saturated ink

  Faded Tattoo

Restoration into clean, readable realism work

Name Removal

Full emotional cover-up and redesign

Emotional Regret Fix

Total transformation into a new identity piece

 Every cover-up begins with strategy—not guesswork. .We study the existing tattoo, skin tone, ink saturation, placement, and long-term aging before creating a custom design built specifically for your transformation.

The goal isn't simply to hide an old tattoo—it's to create artwork that looks like it was always meant to be there.

No two cover-ups are ever approached the same. Every design is individually planned to work with your existing tattoo, skin, and long-term vision—creating artwork that looks intentional rather than covered.

Tattoo Cover-Ups

Advanced transformation work that turns unwanted ink into clean, intentional custom artwork.

Custom Tattoos

Original designs built around your story, style, and long-term vision.

Body Piercing

Professional, sterile piercings performed in a fully licensed studio environment.

Permanent Makeup (PMU)

Precision cosmetic enhancement designed for natural, balanced, long-lasting results at both Arlington and Burleson locations.

Trusted Tattoo Cover-Up Artist Serving Arlington & DFW for Over a Quarter Century

• Award-winning custom tattoo artists
• Clean, licensed, health-department approved studios
• Custom artwork only — no flash factory tattoos
• Specialists in realism, black & grey, and fine line tattoos
• Trusted across Arlington, Burleson, DFW, and beyond
• Walk-ins welcome daily (availability varies)

This Isn't a Volume Shop

• This is where serious clients come when the tattoo matters.
• Whether you're covering years of regret, honoring someone you love, or investing in a piece you'll wear for life, every tattoo receives the time, planning, and precision it deserves.
• No rushed appointments.
• No assembly-line tattoos.
• Every tattoo is individually designed, carefully planned, and built to look exceptional for decades—not just the day you leave the studio.

What We Specialize In

• Advanced tattoo cover-ups that transform unwanted ink into intentional artwork
• Custom tattoos designed around your story, lifestyle, and vision
• Professional body piercing performed in a licensed, sterile studio
• Permanent makeup designed for natural, long-lasting enhancement

Why Clients Trust Us

With over a quarter century of experience, clients choose us because precision, safety, and artistry come first.

We are known for:

1. Clean, licensed, health-department approved standards
2. Custom-only artwork (no flash factory tattoos)
3. High-level realism, black & grey, and fine line work
4. Strong reputation across Arlington and the entire DFW area

The Experience

• Clients come here for focused, intentional work — not rushed tattoos.
• Every design is built around your body, your story, and long-term quality.
• From consultation to final result, everything is executed with precision and purpose.

Service Area

• Proudly serving:

1. Grand Prairie
2. Irving
3. Dallas
4. Hurst
5. Euless
6. Bedford
7. North Richland Hills
8. Keller
9. Grapevine
10. Colleyville
11. Cedar Hill
12. Duncanville
13. Midlothian
14. Waxahachie
15. Nationwide clients seeking elite cover-up work

• Clients regularly travel from throughout Texas and across the United States for Pistol Pete's signature tattoo transformations.
• Conveniently located in Arlington, just minutes from AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Texas Live!, and Six Flags Over Texas.​

Booking

• Walk-ins are welcome daily, but appointments are strongly recommended for custom and cover-up work.

   

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Limited Weekly Cover-Up Consultations

Because every cover-up is personally designed by Pistol Pete, only a limited number of transformation consultations are accepted each week.

Reserve your consultation early to secure availability.

From blown-out lines to outdated ink, our before-and-after transformations speak louder than words. Every cover-up is custom designed to reclaim your skin—not simply hide an old tattoo.

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Whether you're getting your first piercing or adding to an existing collection, every procedure is performed with precision, premium jewelry options, and strict sterilization protocols.

Safe, sterile, and performed in a fully licensed, health-department approved studio.

All piercings are executed with precision, hygiene, and long-term healing in mind.

Walk-ins welcome daily for basic services.

Piercing Services

1. Ear Piercings — lobe, cartilage, curated placements
2. Nose Piercings — clean nostril work with precision alignment
3. Septum Piercings — balanced placement for comfort + symmetry
4. Navel Piercings — properly aligned for aesthetic healing
5. Nipple Piercings — discreet, sterile, professional execution
6. Industrial & Cartilage — structured multi-point placements
7. Surface Piercings — carefully placed for reduced rejection
8. Helix Piercings — clean upper-ear styling options

1. ★★★★★“Pistol Pete turned my old tattoo into a masterpiece.” — Sarah L., Arlington TX
2. ★★★★★“Tattoo cover-ups don’t get better than this.” — Brandon K., DFW
3. ★★★★★“Left with a masterpiece that turns heads.” — Lauren P., Fort Worth
4. ★★★★★“Unmatched cover-up skills.” — Ryan H., Grand Prairie TX

Studio Safety & Professional Standards

Your safety is as important as your artwork. Every tattoo, piercing, and permanent makeup service is performed in a clean, licensed, health-department approved environment using professional-grade equipment and strict sterilization procedures.

Our standards include:

• Sterile equipment
• Single-use needles
• Licensed professionals
• Texas Health Department approved studios

Why Clients Travel to Pistol Pete

Clients choose Pistol Pete's Tattoo Saloon because exceptional tattoo work is worth traveling for. Whether you're coming from Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth, elsewhere in Texas, or across the country, every tattoo is approached with thoughtful planning, artistic precision, and a commitment to long-term quality. From advanced tattoo cover-ups to custom realism, each design is created to fit your body—not forced onto it.

Book Your Session & Experience the legendary artistry of Pistol Pete - Arlington’s premier tattoo cover-up artist today.

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Certified Tattoo Specialists |  Trusted Arlington, TX Tattoo Artists

Each tattoo is designed to reflect your vision with precision, intention, & lasting impact.

"Making Your Story Fashionable"

⭐ 5-Star Reviewed Arlington Tattoo Shop – Trusted by DFW Locals

Business Hours:

Sun: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Mon–Thurs: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri–Sat: 9:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Pistol Pete's Tattoo Saloon

Arlington Studio

717 W Division St

Arlington, TX 76012

Phone: (817) 561-2772

Burleson Studio

5001 FM 1187, Suite #420

Burleson, TX 76028

Phone: (817) 561-2772

Professional Services

Tattoo Cover-Ups • Custom Tattoos • Realism Tattoos • Black & Grey Tattoos • Fine Line Tattoos • Body Piercing • Permanent Makeup

Proudly Serving

Arlington • Burleson • Mansfield • Grand Prairie • Irving • Dallas • Fort Worth • Hurst • Euless • Bedford • North Richland Hills • Keller • Grapevine • Colleyville • Cedar Hill • Duncanville • Midlothian • Waxahachie • DFW • Clients Throughout Texas • Nationwide Tattoo Cover-Up Clients

Minutes from AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Texas Live!, and Six Flags Over Texas.

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