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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Processes, Products & Techniques => Topic started by: jwc66k on May 08, 2012, 08:30:58 PM

Title: Filling Letters -
Post by: jwc66k on May 08, 2012, 08:30:58 PM
On many instrument bezels and other items (65-66 Fastback vent controls), there is lettering and it is filled in with "paint". What is the substance and how can it best be replicated?
Jim
Title: Re: Filling Letters -
Post by: CharlesTurner on May 08, 2012, 08:39:18 PM
Use a paint brush with the color you want, wipe excess with a lacquer rag.
Title: Re: Filling Letters -
Post by: outlawincorporated on May 08, 2012, 10:25:44 PM
+1 from me on this technique....

regards.

PHILL BERESFORD.
MELBOURNE,
AUSTRALIA.
Title: Re: Filling Letters -
Post by: jwc66k on May 09, 2012, 01:22:13 PM
Quote from: caspian65 on May 08, 2012, 08:39:18 PM
Use a paint brush with the color you want, wipe excess with a lacquer rag.
What is a "lacquer rag", and how (and when) do you use it?
Jim
Title: Re: Filling Letters -
Post by: bryancobb on May 09, 2012, 01:58:33 PM
A "LACQUER RAG" is a .... "piece of t-shirt material that has been very slightly dampened with lacquer thinner."
Title: Re: Filling Letters -
Post by: jwc66k on May 09, 2012, 05:34:50 PM
How and when do you use it? One lite pass and after the paint is dry?
Jim