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Old 08-31-2015, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 14Sport
That looks great! Good job!

I went black with red lettering in matte. Matches my Jeep better than the stock gun metal.

What did you do to get a clean line around the edges of the letters?
Old 08-31-2015, 09:14 AM
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I did it the same way I did model cars when I was a kid. Basically just slather paint in the indentation and wipe the excess off with a rag wrapped around something flat. I used a plastic spatula that you would use for shaping body filler. I also use them to apply decals. It leaves behind what is in the indentation. However, since I used a matte clear coat some residual red stayed on the clear coat. Barely noticeable but it's there. If I do them over I will use a gloss clear.

There's a thread about it on another forum but I don't remember which one.

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Old 08-31-2015, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 14Sport
I did it the same way I did model cars when I was a kid. Basically just slather paint in the indentation and wipe the excess off with a rag wrapped around something flat. I used a plastic spatula that you would use for shaping body filler. I also use them to apply decals. It leaves behind what is in the indentation. However, since I used a matte clear coat some residual red stayed on the clear coat. Barely noticeable but it's there. If I do them over I will use a gloss clear.

There's a thread about it on another forum but I don't remember which one.
Thanks! I really like the look. The solid red vent bezels are too much for my liking. I will likely give this a shot.
Old 08-31-2015, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by jgarch
Thanks! I really like the look. The solid red vent bezels are too much for my liking. I will likely give this a shot.
You're welcome. Post up a pic when you're done.



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