Best way to do tailgate letters - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**MikeB** · 08-01-2010, 11:36 AM

In the past I've used stick-on letters on my 69 Chevy Fleetside tailgate. However, they start cracking on the edges after just a few years. I'm in the process of totally refinishing the tailgate, so am looking for recommendations on the best way to do the letters.

Thanks.

68gmsee · 08-01-2010, 11:52 AM

I'd like to know myself.

My original lettering looked like they used a stencil before I painted over them. They were sorta fuzzy along the edges. It may be possible to use the style airbrush spray painting if you know someone in your area that will do it.

1LoC10 · 08-01-2010, 11:56 AM

paint the whole area white, or whatever color you want the letters... then stick on the stick on letters over what you painted... paint the rest of the gate, peel off the letters

rusty baker · 08-01-2010, 12:11 PM

Get a sign painter to letter them. I painted signs for a living back in the 60's and hand lettered mine.

srea76 · 08-01-2010, 01:28 PM

I am curious also since I have an after market tailgate with no letters. Anyone have pictures of what they did with these?

08-01-2010, 11:36 AM	#1
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Best way to do tailgate letters In the past I've used stick-on letters on my 69 Chevy Fleetside tailgate. However, they start cracking on the edges after just a few years. I'm in the process of totally refinishing the tailgate, so am looking for recommendations on the best way to do the letters. Thanks. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

08-01-2010, 11:52 AM	#2
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Best way to do tailgate letters I'd like to know myself. My original lettering looked like they used a stencil before I painted over them. They were sorta fuzzy along the edges. It may be possible to use the style airbrush spray painting if you know someone in your area that will do it.

08-01-2010, 11:56 AM	#3
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Best way to do tailgate letters paint the whole area white, or whatever color you want the letters... then stick on the stick on letters over what you painted... paint the rest of the gate, peel off the letters __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

08-01-2010, 12:11 PM	#4
rusty baker '70 C-10 Primer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nevada,missouri Posts: 117	Re: Best way to do tailgate letters Get a sign painter to letter them. I painted signs for a living back in the 60's and hand lettered mine. __________________ "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein

08-01-2010, 01:28 PM	#5
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Best way to do tailgate letters I am curious also since I have an after market tailgate with no letters. Anyone have pictures of what they did with these? __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project



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