Engine detailing: how best to paint the -raised- letters on the intake manifold...?
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Engine detailing: how best to paint the -raised- letters on the intake manifold...?
Hi,
I'm painting the letters on my intake manifolds red, having painted the manifolds themselves silver. I got the recessed "Porsche" done nicely (I'm using one of those touch-up paints that come with a brush AND pen tip), using the pen to get nice sharp cut lines in the paint.
But how to paint the raised letters (V8 32V etc)? I can't do that with a pen. I don't want it looking sloppy. I also don't want to mask off the letters. Any ideas?
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Thaddeus
I'm painting the letters on my intake manifolds red, having painted the manifolds themselves silver. I got the recessed "Porsche" done nicely (I'm using one of those touch-up paints that come with a brush AND pen tip), using the pen to get nice sharp cut lines in the paint.
But how to paint the raised letters (V8 32V etc)? I can't do that with a pen. I don't want it looking sloppy. I also don't want to mask off the letters. Any ideas?
thanks
Thaddeus
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Many of us have used the Testor's paint pens to paint our raised letters. The trick is getting them even. Unlike the recessed letters the raised letters don't have a defined edge since the tops are sort of convex. The secret is to take your time and be prepared to start a letter over again if you mess it up. If you've used the same type of paint on the valve covers that you're using on the letters you may have a problem with it coming off with your "mistakes".
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If you:
1) take a digital picture of the letters to be painted
2) put them in illustrator or a vector art software program
3) trace vector lines over them, size them and send me the file via e-mail
I can cut a paint mask for you made from vinyl on my sign equipment, with removable adhesive. You cost will be $0.95 per letter or number. Then you just SPRAY the letters instead of tedious brush painting. Give them 3 light coats and they will look better than any brush job, without the hassle. You cannot re-use the mask so order two sets to do the complete job. My e-mail is warren_k@elite-signworks.com
1) take a digital picture of the letters to be painted
2) put them in illustrator or a vector art software program
3) trace vector lines over them, size them and send me the file via e-mail
I can cut a paint mask for you made from vinyl on my sign equipment, with removable adhesive. You cost will be $0.95 per letter or number. Then you just SPRAY the letters instead of tedious brush painting. Give them 3 light coats and they will look better than any brush job, without the hassle. You cannot re-use the mask so order two sets to do the complete job. My e-mail is warren_k@elite-signworks.com
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Originally Posted by SL8GT
Double --- Ditto what ErnestSw said: Testor Paint Marker. $4.00, 15 minutes and a steady hand...
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Hi DonT. Perhaps Thaddeus does not have the steadiest hands and is trying to find a better way for himself ? - Don T . I envy you! Maybe jealous as well. That engine that belongs in Stigs grid Girls thread. Mike- Next year, it will be mine as well!
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I did my lettering before the powder coated intake was installed on the engine. Much easier than hanging over a fender. Take your time, it's really not that hard.
Thanks for the compliment Mike. I'm still looking for a couple grid girls to go with the car.
Thanks for the compliment Mike. I'm still looking for a couple grid girls to go with the car.
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