Tailgate Decals - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mayo · 06-28-2011, 04:55 PM

I was going to paint my tailgate letters in a flat or satin black, but then I I that the sell decals on ebay. I figure that might be an easier way to go, but I was wondering if the letters are gloss or have a more satin finish and if any of you guys have used them before and have any pictures? Thanks.

bobs409 · 06-28-2011, 06:48 PM

I used them on my stepside and they are a semi gloss in appearance. Sure is alot easier than trying to tape off around those letters!

Mayo · 06-28-2011, 07:38 PM

Cool, I will just use them then. I was even thinking if they had been gloss in color that I would get a set to use to mask off the letters before I painted the rest of the tailgate.

lt704 · 06-28-2011, 08:58 PM

while we are on the subject has anyone used gold leaf lettering before on their tailgates or other parts of the body?, just wondering being a firefighter myself, thought it would look cool?.

gotchamel · 06-28-2011, 09:01 PM

Got a set for the tailgate and the grill for my 69,look great.Ordered mine from Brothers.

gotchamel · 06-28-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayo

I was going to paint my tailgate letters in a flat or satin black, but then I I that the sell decals on ebay. I figure that might be an easier way to go, but I was wondering if the letters are gloss or have a more satin finish and if any of you guys have used them before and have any pictures? Thanks.

Here you go.

dan42 · 06-28-2011, 10:16 PM

best way to do it, though its a PITA, is to paint the letters then paint the tailgate. It turns out really nice.

Duncan and son · 06-29-2011, 12:03 AM

Hey Dan, I like your truck

Mayo · 06-29-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dan42

best way to do it, though its a PITA, is to paint the letters then paint the tailgate. It turns out really nice.

what did you use to cover the letters up before final paint, painters tape? I was going to do that on mine, but then I found out about the decals. I wondering if I could put the decals on there as masking tape and then take them off after the final color is put on?

Mayo · 06-29-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gotchamel

Here you go.

I can't really tell from the picture but is there much of a shine to the letters?

gotchamel · 06-29-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayo

I can't really tell from the picture but is there much of a shine to the letters?

Not quite a true flat black but certainly not a high gloss.I think there were 12 bucks or so,give em' a try.Heck you would have way more that that in it masking and painting.The grille letters were easier to get all the wrinkles out,the tailgate size took alittle more patience.

Mayo · 06-29-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gotchamel

Not quite a true flat black but certainly not a high gloss.I think there were 12 bucks or so,give em' a try.Heck you would have way more that that in it masking and painting.The grille letters were easier to get all the wrinkles out,the tailgate size took alittle more patience.

Thanks for the info

Mayo · 07-04-2011, 06:11 PM

Well I decided to paint the letters in first, then put the stickers on and paint the rest of the tailgate. The first two letters I pulled off were the "T" and the "E" and it looked great. Then I had problems with all of the letters except for "V". I am just going to get myself another set of letters and then just stick them on top.

I do like how it is going to look though.

Shaky · 07-04-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dan42

best way to do it, though its a PITA, is to paint the letters then paint the tailgate. It turns out really nice.

It is a PITA. I shot the gate with the (flat) color coat. Then sat in front of the TV and masked the letters with 1/8" masking tape. Then masked to that. Shot the letters and then shot the whole gate with the clear coat.

It looks different than the factory, but I like it.

big_al_71 · 07-04-2011, 09:41 PM

Mine were done in stickers about two years ago they still look brand new.....
best $6.95 I have spent in a whiile..

**70cst** · 07-04-2011, 09:59 PM

Hey gotchamel ... Sweet truck

SC C-10 · 07-04-2011, 11:14 PM

I bought a set of the white letters and sprayed them silver and clearcoated them to match the bumper. They turned out pretty nice and have been on it for the past two years.

colin_havens · 07-05-2011, 10:35 AM

I have been thinking about this, but I would love to find some that were cut out of stainless with an adhesive back. I think it would look killer with the chrome trim and chrome sport bumper on the rear of mine.

96blazr · 07-05-2011, 11:50 AM

Painted. IMHO only way it should look.

Classic69 · 07-05-2011, 01:06 PM

Here's my chrome tailgate decals:

colin_havens · 07-05-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic69

Here's my chrome tailgate decals:

Thats what I want mine to look like! Where did you find them?

Classic69 · 07-05-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by colin_havens

Thats what I want mine to look like! Where did you find them?

"Early Classic" sells em in white, black, and chrome for like $10. Just peel em off and stick em on, they use 3M backing to adhere to the tailgate. The chrome ones have a "chrome-look" and are shiney as you can see in my pic. While the white/black ones are a "flat" plain color (no shine).

NOTE: But line em up carefully in the letter indents in your tailgate, once they stick, there on for good!!

Click the link below and look under tailgate components or just do a search for "Tailgate Letters"

http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

06-28-2011, 04:55 PM	#1
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Tailgate Decals I was going to paint my tailgate letters in a flat or satin black, but then I I that the sell decals on ebay. I figure that might be an easier way to go, but I was wondering if the letters are gloss or have a more satin finish and if any of you guys have used them before and have any pictures? Thanks. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

06-28-2011, 06:48 PM	#2
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Tailgate Decals I used them on my stepside and they are a semi gloss in appearance. Sure is alot easier than trying to tape off around those letters! __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

06-28-2011, 07:38 PM	#3
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Tailgate Decals Cool, I will just use them then. I was even thinking if they had been gloss in color that I would get a set to use to mask off the letters before I painted the rest of the tailgate. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

06-28-2011, 08:58 PM	#4
lt704 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berkley, Massachusetts Posts: 235	Re: Tailgate Decals while we are on the subject has anyone used gold leaf lettering before on their tailgates or other parts of the body?, just wondering being a firefighter myself, thought it would look cool?. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C-10 2 wheel drive Lil' Red In life always try to make a difference

06-28-2011, 09:01 PM	#5
gotchamel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: islamorada fl. Posts: 466	Re: Tailgate Decals Got a set for the tailgate and the grill for my 69,look great.Ordered mine from Brothers.

06-28-2011, 10:16 PM	#7
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Tailgate Decals best way to do it, though its a PITA, is to paint the letters then paint the tailgate. It turns out really nice. Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-29-2011, 12:03 AM	#8
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Tailgate Decals Hey Dan, I like your truck __________________ You can shear a sheep every year, but you can only skin it once The person dealing with facts is never at the mercy of the person dealing with theory 1972 Cheyenne Super 402 400 A/c bucket seat tilt custom camper Longhorn 1975 Silverado 454 Crew cab camper special dually

07-04-2011, 06:11 PM	#13
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Tailgate Decals Well I decided to paint the letters in first, then put the stickers on and paint the rest of the tailgate. The first two letters I pulled off were the "T" and the "E" and it looked great. Then I had problems with all of the letters except for "V". I am just going to get myself another set of letters and then just stick them on top. I do like how it is going to look though. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

07-04-2011, 09:41 PM	#15
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Tailgate Decals Mine were done in stickers about two years ago they still look brand new..... best $6.95 I have spent in a whiile.. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-04-2011, 09:59 PM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Tailgate Decals Hey gotchamel ... Sweet truck __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-04-2011, 11:14 PM	#17
SC C-10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fountain Inn, South Carolina Posts: 128	Re: Tailgate Decals I bought a set of the white letters and sprayed them silver and clearcoated them to match the bumper. They turned out pretty nice and have been on it for the past two years. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C-10 short step 1981 CJ7 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie 4X4 1939 Cadillac LaSalle sedan 1950 Allis Chalmers B 1998 Bullet 21 XD 300 Merc/water hot rod

07-05-2011, 10:35 AM	#18
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Re: Tailgate Decals I have been thinking about this, but I would love to find some that were cut out of stainless with an adhesive back. I think it would look killer with the chrome trim and chrome sport bumper on the rear of mine.

07-05-2011, 11:50 AM	#19
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Re: Tailgate Decals Painted. IMHO only way it should look. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

07-05-2011, 01:06 PM	#20
Classic69 Love That '69 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 360	Re: Tailgate Decals Here's my chrome tailgate decals: __________________ *I AM CANADIAN!!!!!* 1969 Chevy C/10 Truck - SBC V8, TH-350, 3.73 Posi, 1000W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System, Dynomax Headers, Lowered 1" Front & 3" Rear, Front/Rear Sway Bars, Racing Seats, 6000K HID Headlights 2008 Chevy Colorado LT - 3.7L I5, 4 Speed Automatic, Crew Cab, 4X4, Z71 Off-Road Package, "Ground Effects" Package, K&N Cold Air Intake, Supermod PTB, Magnaflow Exhaust w/ Resonator, 500W Kenwood / Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Custom LED Lighting, 6000K HID Low's / High's, Blackcat Customs Gauges / Needles, Carbon Fiber Interior Accents, KrFabs 2" Lift Shackles / Torsion Bar Crank with Rancho RS5000 Shocks, Superskids Skid Plates



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