I've got a nice hot rod that I don't want to screw up the the paint that been on it for over 50 years . The problem is the customer wants the new lettering to look like it's been there for 50 years , you know a little worn and weathered. No I don't want to sand the new lettering, any ideas?
Posted by Belinda Palmer (Member # 4628) on :
Just a thought but if you painted the lettering with a mask then maybe you could leave it on to sand? Or I've seen air erasers (like a mini sandblaster)that you could checkon instead of sanding by hand? Never tried it but whoknows.
Hopefully someone with better experience or idea will come along.
Posted by Joe Rees (Member # 211) on :
I haven't actually tried this Alan but I believe you could thin your paint way down so it went on kind of transparent, then buff over it the next day to meld it into the background more. If the current finish is already kind of dull you might be able to finger-rub just the lettering with a dulling compound.
Posted by Jill Marie Welsh (Member # 1912) on :
I would use a varnish shade, add some 1-Shot Super Gloss tinting clear to the lettering color, then add a flattening paste (if possible?) to that. Be sure to do a test piece. Good luck AJ! Love....Jill
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
how about this perspective, letter it in sign enamel with a flattening paste after which put a hyde glue on top for a crackling effect. If all else fails ask Jules to letter it, that should give it the old fashioned look
Always expect the unexpected Posted by fayette pivoda (Member # 4339) on :
I'd suggest using a flattening base to start, then when almost dry use your thumb or finger to drag some of the paint straight down from stroke bottoms. The day after lettering it, wipe the letters with a rag wet with mineral spirits to bring out the brush strokes.
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
I have done similar jobs. Thin you paint and letter as you would normally. You should be able to see the brush strokes. Next day use a rag with plain old unleaded gasoline to rub on the letters....it will taks some of the paint off and leave a flat finish.
Posted by James Donahue (Member # 3624) on :
What Jill and Fayette said. 'Cept that I would keep the clear in a separate cup ( I've done this quite a bit) then using clear as much or more than the paint, letter the project. Some strokes will be about see-through, most will show brush marks.
Best of all: LOOK at old car lettering, and figure out what it needs.
Posted by Alan Johnson (Member # 2513) on :
Thanks , I'll do some tests and let you know what happens. AJ
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