motor12 367 #1 Posted October 31, 2014 Any tips on painting the Wheel Horse letters on the front of the cowling. Are you guys using a small roller or painting with a small brush and a steady hand. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,844 #2 Posted October 31, 2014 Get some rubber cement and smear it over the area and let dry. Shave the cement from what you want to paint. Paint letters and when paint is dry, rub off the remaining cement . Done! Or get a professional liquid masker product. Same procedure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,159 #3 Posted October 31, 2014 For raised letters like those cast in the metal - or other - this little gizmo does a fantastic job and cheap too. An artist ink roller... Find a piece of cardboard, something like a cereal box - so it wont suck up the paint and smear/spray a slightly wet coat of your paint on it. Using the roller work the paint so its covering the entire surface, not too wet (sort of like painting a wall) then roll the paint over the raised letters -- gently, dont bear down too much, you want it on TOP of the letters, may take 2-3 runs to get good coverage. I was into rebuilding machinery - lathes milling machines, etc, and there was a lot of this type lettering on them and I would get so frustrated trying to get them looking good --- My lovely bride put me onto this roller. http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/4-hard-rubber-ink-brayer-453035/ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,864 #4 Posted October 31, 2014 I use a paint pen. Elmer's and Sharpie make them. I have one medium and one fine tip. I use them to print the embossed letters on round hoods, and when I restore my dash panels. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motor12 367 #5 Posted October 31, 2014 Thanks for all the suggestions, think I am going to try the hard roller. I will post my results... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhead 816 #6 Posted November 1, 2014 I would like to see Vinyl Guy make some decals for the front of the Wheel Horse hoods. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #7 Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Thanks for all the suggestions, think I am going to try the hard roller. I will post my results... that would be great, I need to do the same thing. Tried a few ways so far on the 854. The results stunk. Glenn Edited November 1, 2014 by JERSEYHAWG / Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,256 #8 Posted November 1, 2014 I'm liking that idea too Glenn. I'm anxious to see how it works for you motor12. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55rj35jr 623 #9 Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Agree with Bob,, paint marker is the way to go, but like hammerheads idea too.. this is my 701 done with a paint marker Edited November 1, 2014 by 55rj35jr 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motor12 367 #10 Posted November 1, 2014 After seeing the results of the paint pen that 55rj35jr posted I am going to test both on a scrap piece of metal. I don't want to screw up the real thing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #11 Posted November 1, 2014 55 rj and Bob maynard. Did you fellas us the fine. Medium. Or bold point pen. I am in the garage looking around. I bought one. Thought it was the fine point. Didn't do it good. My fault. Might try ordering a bigger point job. All ready ordered the hard rubber roller to. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,864 #12 Posted November 1, 2014 I used the medium for my hood. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motor12 367 #13 Posted November 2, 2014 I used a paint pen and think it turned out pretty good, thanks everyone 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55rj35jr 623 #14 Posted November 2, 2014 I used the medium for my hood. medium also I used a paint pen and think it turned out pretty good, thanks everyone nice job,,, looks good... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #15 Posted November 2, 2014 Looks really nice, I ordered the hard rubber roller, I ordered the medium point sharpie paint pen to. Its all I need to do to complete the 854. Good information here. Thanks folks. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Live4outdoors 151 #16 Posted November 2, 2014 Wow, you paint pen guys must have a steady hand...the pics you posted look great, I've seen a lot of hand painted ones rough, haven't got to my project yet but will soon and have to do this same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
