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Offline claude

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Tailgate paint
« on: August 17, 2018, 09:35:48 AM »
What paint should I use to brush on white paint on “Chevrolet” raised lettering on tailgate? I have left over white paint that i sprayed on roof of cab when I two tone painted pickup, but that seems too thin to brush on the raised lettering. Suggestions?
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Offline roundhouse

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Re: Tailgate paint
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2018, 10:55:47 AM »
You can buy the vinyl stick on letters already pre cut

Just peel and stick

Offline JohnnyPopper

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Re: Tailgate paint
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2018, 01:43:42 PM »
They come in Chrome too, looks good!
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Offline Jason S

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Re: Tailgate paint
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2018, 02:03:52 PM »
I carefully taped out the letters, scuffed the tops and sprayed with white.
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