Shop Truck Logo

[robozride]

I decided to put logos on the doors of my truck. I hate to use the word "patina" because some folks have strong feelings around it ..lol. I drew this design and then submitted it to a sign company for digitization and had them make the vinyl stencils. I am part way through the install and will finish up the aging process tonight. I think it looks cool? what are you thoughts? ill post more photos when they are complete.

[bigguy69]

looks good!

[cooperhw]

Nice. I have also thought about doing something like this on Homer (my 68) if I end up keeping him. I wouldn't want to put something on it that would deter some from making an offer.
But I definitely like the look. I always put Rusty Nutz down when a site asks for "business name". My wife just shakes her head when a package comes addressed to "my business".

[robozride]

Originally Posted by cooperhw

Nice. I have also thought about doing something like this on Homer (my 68) if I end up keeping him. I wouldn't want to put something on it that would deter some from making an offer.
But I definitely like the look. I always put Rusty Nutz down when a site asks for "business name". My wife just shakes her head when a package comes addressed to "my business".

I agree 100% as I rarely ever keep anything. I would give the sale a go as is and if it didn't sell I would simply sand the logos off. But for now..its stayin!

[hamjet]

I love it, questions though. they made the stencil, but did you stick it on and paint the letters? with a brush or spray? what kind of paint? how will you age it? if you dont mind me asking, how much did it cost to have the stencil made? ( ball park) I WANT ONE!!

[robozride]

Originally Posted by hamjet

I love it, questions though. they made the stencil, but did you stick it on and paint the letters? with a brush or spray? what kind of paint? how will you age it? if you dont mind me asking, how much did it cost to have the stencil made? ( ball park) I WANT ONE!!

Yes, I installed the stencil and then hand painted the lettering with OneShot sign paint and a brush. As far as aging goes its subjective, I first allowed the paint to streak some when I applied. There are several other methods such as wiping and blotting with reducer or wet sanding edges and such with 600 grit. My preferred method is to wet sand the edges a bit and go over the whole thing lightly with a red scuff pad and comet cleaner. The Comet dulls the finish and allows you CAREFULLY to cause some bleed through of the background colors.
As far as cost goes, it was $30 to digitize and around $30.00 a door for the stencil

[robozride]

aged

[WarMonger]

Looks good. I like it

[67ChevyRedneck]

I really like it.

[jayoldschool]

Great work, it turned out perfect.

[chevy88]

nice touch

[special-K]

That came out great. One shot is tough stuff. I think if I went this route, with a stencil, I'd use spray paint. It will be easier to sand way and surely fade on it's own

[robozride]

A little more.

[Mike C]

Great looking truck and a nice job on the logos. I eyeball my 69 short step and keep thinking some sort of diff oriented logo is needed, but have not been able to work up the courage!
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[slowcpe]

Looks good! I like it! After seeing this method, I believe this is the route for me. Can't decide if I want to do the exact lettering on my grandpa's truck or a variation.

[GCncsuHD]

Nice job!

[michael bustamante]

i like it too. it came out real nice. i might steal your idea..... with some changes of course.
did you do the "leftovers" with the comet after all?

[robozride]

Originally Posted by michael bustamante

i like it too. it came out real nice. i might steal your idea..... with some changes of course.
did you do the "leftovers" with the comet after all?

Yes, I sanded the edges and such with 600 wet dry and then went over the whole thing with a red scuff pad and comet. You cant really mess it up, it just depends on how much you want to bleed through and where. Good luck!

[lil hoodlum]

Love the new logos.

I am also partial to the light blue color trucks!

Keith

[leftybass209]

That's really cool!!! If anyone doesn't like your patina'd look, you can let them know they're free to do whatever they want to their truck.

[FIREBALL]

That looks great, I use to not like the look of patina, but in the last few years it's growed on me a lot. That's a great logo you designed too....

[robozride]

Thanks to all!

[Procurement_man]

What technique did you use to age the paint? I'm in the final design stage and want to learn as much as I can before painting anything.

[robozride]

Originally Posted by Procurement_man

What technique did you use to age the paint? I'm in the final design stage and want to learn as much as I can before painting anything.

Post #7 gives details.

[Procurement_man]

I should have read the post. I was just looking at the pictures.

Thank you for sharing!