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LandonL · 06-02-2010, 08:24 PM

What would be the best way to paint in the GMC letters on my trucks grill? Anyone have pics of what they've done etc?

EDIT:
I've found the perfect thing in my opinion. They are Elmer's Paintables Paint Markers. Buy a fine tip for edges, and medium for filling. You can pick them up at Wal-Mart in the crafts section.. MY RESULT:

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Legolas894 · 06-02-2010, 08:59 PM

I never know the best way. I used a paint brush and black paint. I think it passes the 20 foot test (or maybe 30 foot!).

Sinister · 06-02-2010, 09:54 PM

There may be stickers available, like there are for Chevy's. Try Classic Parts.

VanceH · 06-02-2010, 10:08 PM

lego loving the truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1LoC10 · 06-02-2010, 10:12 PM

I would tape of the whole thing then cut the letters out of the tape with a razor then paint

long67 · 06-02-2010, 10:19 PM

tape off cut letters with razor knife.

LandonL · 06-02-2010, 10:41 PM

Im thinking of trying one of the paint markers.

DonsCST · 06-03-2010, 12:49 AM

Did the paint pen on mine. Didn't last long, faded bad in this New Mexico sun.

cdowns · 06-03-2010, 06:15 AM

a good quality artistsv lettering brush and quality enamel will give a long lasting job

i've paid about $15-$18 for my 1/4" lettering brushs in the past

gkesseru · 06-03-2010, 06:55 AM

I wanted tan letters for my 55 grill. I bought a set of letter decals, which were vinyl transfers available in white or black. I threw away the letters and used the background of the transfer as a painting mask. I painted the letters on with a detail gun and when dry peeled off the mask. I then clearcoated over the whole grill. Ended up great.

LandonL · 06-03-2010, 11:37 PM

I've found out the best thing to use, passes the 2 foot test lol. Check out first post now I've posted pictures.

**Canadian694x4** · 06-04-2010, 12:35 AM

Looks Real Good

Legolas894 · 06-04-2010, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VanceH

lego loving the truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks-Still wondering if I should paint the bumper white too. Any suggestions?

It is a little tricky using the brush but I thought the tape /razor blade approach would lead to disaster if the paint ran under the tape.

LANDONL-That looks awesome!

oem4me · 09-09-2014, 10:10 PM

I searched earlier for more on this but didn't find much. This may work for you guys with earlier or later gen trucks as well.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642680

06-02-2010, 08:24 PM	#1
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Best way to do grill letters? What would be the best way to paint in the GMC letters on my trucks grill? Anyone have pics of what they've done etc? EDIT: I've found the perfect thing in my opinion. They are Elmer's Paintables Paint Markers. Buy a fine tip for edges, and medium for filling. You can pick them up at Wal-Mart in the crafts section.. MY RESULT: and __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640 Last edited by LandonL; 06-03-2010 at 11:36 PM.

06-02-2010, 08:59 PM	#2
Legolas894 Chemist under the hood... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Erie,ON, Canada Posts: 617	Re: Best way to do grill letters? I never know the best way. I used a paint brush and black paint. I think it passes the 20 foot test (or maybe 30 foot!). Attached Images __________________ Current fleet: 2013 GMC Sierra, 5.3L, 4x4 1988 GMC Sierra, 305, Auto 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 360 V8 1997 VW Cabrio, 2.0L 2017 Toyota Rav4, 2.5L Stuff I wish I still had: 2013 Toyota Matrix [RIP] 1967 GMC 910 Fleetside, 283 V8 [1st Love-SOLD] 1987 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4X4, 4.0 I-6 [SOLD} 1994 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 5.7LV8 [SOLD] 1995 Chevrolet Astro AWD, 4.3L V6 (RIP) 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4, 5.7L V8 [SOLD]

06-02-2010, 09:54 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Best way to do grill letters? There may be stickers available, like there are for Chevy's. Try Classic Parts. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

06-02-2010, 10:08 PM	#4
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06-02-2010, 10:19 PM	#6
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06-02-2010, 10:41 PM	#7
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Best way to do grill letters? Im thinking of trying one of the paint markers. __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

06-03-2010, 12:49 AM	#8
DonsCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NewMexico Posts: 59	Re: Best way to do grill letters? Did the paint pen on mine. Didn't last long, faded bad in this New Mexico sun.

06-03-2010, 06:15 AM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Best way to do grill letters? a good quality artistsv lettering brush and quality enamel will give a long lasting job i've paid about $15-$18 for my 1/4" lettering brushs in the past __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-03-2010, 06:55 AM	#10
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: Best way to do grill letters? I wanted tan letters for my 55 grill. I bought a set of letter decals, which were vinyl transfers available in white or black. I threw away the letters and used the background of the transfer as a painting mask. I painted the letters on with a detail gun and when dry peeled off the mask. I then clearcoated over the whole grill. Ended up great. Attached Images __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

06-03-2010, 11:37 PM	#11
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Best way to do grill letters? I've found out the best thing to use, passes the 2 foot test lol. Check out first post now I've posted pictures. __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

06-04-2010, 12:35 AM	#12
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: Best way to do grill letters? Looks Real Good __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

09-09-2014, 10:10 PM	#14
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Best way to do grill letters? I searched earlier for more on this but didn't find much. This may work for you guys with earlier or later gen trucks as well. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642680



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