Raise letters on tailgate

Brooks

Brooks

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What is the best and correct way to paint the raise letters on the '40 pickup tailgate? Thanks
 
Painting the letters or "script" would not be "correct" and I'm not trying to be wise just letting you know ahead of time.

For a proper restoration, tailgate just body color. Now if you got a resurrection going on like my 39.... well paint away:rolleyes:

Your tailgate is the same as mine. I took it to a local professional sign shop and was hand painted, see recent thread today.
 
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Brooks
With a roller, one shot. If you goof, wipe it off and do it again.
A lot easier than doing hubcaps or bumpers.
Bruce
 
I have seen vinyl decals that were used on the tailgates but don't know where they were purchased.
 
After the tailgate is primed and ready for the color coat, first spray the letters with whatever color you want the letters to be. Spray several coats. Then spray the entire tailgate with the body color. After the paint has cured, block sand the letters down to the color you sprayed on them.
 
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