painting emblems

[big bear]

looks great man

[79chevykid]

thanks, i was thinking about how it would hold up in the sun, and it could be done with different types of paint and different colors and im interested to see how promisekeepers came out! 

[big bear]

as am i !

[bake315]

Well, after messing around with it a bit last night, I think I found the best way to go about painting my emblems.  At first I started out with the tiny paintbrush, but then discovered that, by using toothpicks, I could control the application of paint much easier than with a brush, since the tip did not flex and move about. I tried this using both the model paint in the little bottles, and by spraying rattle can paint into a small prescription pill bottle.  Both paints worked well, but although the sprayed pain was much thinner, I found it flowed better, and wicked into the tiniest corners with ease (this was on Camper Special badges). I could also add additional coats almost immediately.  Much, much less prep work than you'd get by trying to meticulously mask off areas, and much less to clean up afterward - no overspray, and no brush marks.  For the tiniest lettering on the badges (GVW) I'm going to use a sewing needle as the applicator to give me a high degree of control.  On the larger 3+3 lettering and the fender badges I'll likely use something like a stick from a corn dog.  I'll post a couple of pics tonight

[PromiseKeeper]

I'm going to use a sewing needle as the applicator to give me a high degree of control.  On the larger 3+3 lettering and the fender badges I'll likely use something like a stick from a corn dog.  I'll post a couple of pics tonight

So...does this confirm that we are REALLY on the edge of insane about our trucks? But corn dog sticks??? LOL

Its gonna be a few days guys till I get to post some pics...busy schedule over the next several days.


Wow...even spelled everything right the first time! 

[big bear]

hahahaha

[bake315]

I'm going to use a sewing needle as the applicator to give me a high degree of control.  On the larger 3+3 lettering and the fender badges I'll likely use something like a stick from a corn dog.  I'll post a couple of pics tonight

So...does this confirm that we are REALLY on the edge of insane about our trucks? But corn dog sticks??? LOL

Its gonna be a few days guys till I get to post some pics...busy schedule over the next several days.


Wow...even spelled everything right the first time! 

Well, it was either that or popsicle sticks.  I just loooove me some corn dogs!  Whooooooo! 

[txchainsawgogi]

im sorry i didnt read every post BUT what i've always done is use model kit paint, then make sure i get a good layer of clear lacquer over the painted area.

and i found that if youre re-doing a clear plastic lens or emblem you can go over it with a super fine grit sand paper and then gloss over it with lacquer and it'll be dang near perfect. i had a set of emblems that needed replacing on my 63 fairlane 500 and replacements were something like 300$.

75 cents and $2.39 worth of clear gloss later and they were beautiful again.

[bake315]

im sorry i didnt read every post BUT what i've always done is use model kit paint, then make sure i get a good layer of clear lacquer over the painted area

Yeah, I've been doing some testing using the model paint along with the typical spray bomb stuff.  One of the things I've seemed to struggle with in regards to the clear lacquer is applying it and it not causing the paint underneath to lift.  I'm almost afraid to try it on these emblems for fear that it'd ruin all the hard work.

How well does the model paint handle UV?

[bobcooter]

Those came out really nice. Now I am inspired to paint!

[txchainsawgogi]

im sorry i didnt read every post BUT what i've always done is use model kit paint, then make sure i get a good layer of clear lacquer over the painted area

Yeah, I've been doing some testing using the model paint along with the typical spray bomb stuff.  One of the things I've seemed to struggle with in regards to the clear lacquer is applying it and it not causing the paint underneath to lift.  I'm almost afraid to try it on these emblems for fear that it'd ruin all the hard work.

How well does the model paint handle UV?

Model paint will hold up fine if you get the clear coat perfect. The paint underneath has to be perfectly dry. Then you go in light coats with gloss.

[PromiseKeeper]

Could it be that the lifting comes from mixing enamel with a lacquer? I was thinking that the clear coat might be beneficial and could be sprayed over the entire emblem. You have to be careful, I was looking at some rattle cans today and some were lacquer and some enamel.

[bake315]

Could it be that the lifting comes from mixing enamel with a lacquer? I was thinking that the clear coat might be beneficial and could be sprayed over the entire emblem. You have to be careful, I was looking at some rattle cans today and some were lacquer and some enamel.

Possibly, although I'm almost positive that I'm working exclusively with enamels (I may be inadvertently exchanging "lacquer" and "enamel".  I think txchainsawgogi nailed it - I may have been applying it too heavily.

Anyhow, here's a "test" of a repaint of the Camper Special emblem.  Not awful, but not quite up to scratch for me.  I'm going to need to try and bring a little more shine out of them, then try again.

[txchainsawgogi]

That looks pretty dang good to me

[JohnnyCanuck]

very nice, turned out great, I might try model paint too.