Paint for tailgate logo???
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Paint for tailgate logo???
Hi I'm going to get my 89 F150 painted soon and I'm trying to do the little stuff. The F O R D chrome type logo on the tailgate has gone south and everyone wants $100 for new ones! OK I'm cheap! But is there an acceptable way or cheaper route to go on this? Thanks!
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Hi LTT,
Nice work,but I'm talking about solid letters about 3 inches high on my tailgate. The whole letter will have to be painted with something that resembles chrome hopefully! Is there a paint that makes this possible??? Thanks!
Nice work,but I'm talking about solid letters about 3 inches high on my tailgate. The whole letter will have to be painted with something that resembles chrome hopefully! Is there a paint that makes this possible??? Thanks!
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Hi Ty,
Well thats what I'm asking is if anyone knew of a decent paint I could use for this application? I guess a 2 part epoxy would work if I could get a small quantity of the right color. Just trying to shorten the learning curve and learn from someone elses experience! Thanks!
Well thats what I'm asking is if anyone knew of a decent paint I could use for this application? I guess a 2 part epoxy would work if I could get a small quantity of the right color. Just trying to shorten the learning curve and learn from someone elses experience! Thanks!
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I would sand them pretty good and wipe them down. Then spray whatever paint you choose becuase I really doubt there is any difference over one brand and the other, atleast from what I've seen. Then use a coat of clear or two to give it a nice shine. I'll get the name of the clear I used but I'm not going to look right now.
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Dude , If I was you, i would find a junkyard or "Pick n Pull" if you have one, and pull off the same emblems from another Truck of that same year and model. Theres bound to be a junkyard around. And they should let you do it cheap. If it doesnt work. Try a swap meet. Car Show. Or if all else fails call up Wal-Mart for a special order! They own the world!
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Dude , If I was you, i would find a junkyard or "Pick n Pull" if you have one, and pull off the same emblems from another Truck of that same year and model. Theres bound to be a junkyard around. And they should let you do it cheap. If it doesnt work. Try a swap meet. Car Show. Or if all else fails call up Wal-Mart for a special order! They own the world!
