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DT1 · 10-31-2016, 09:58 AM

I'm looking for some advice on how to apply the white paint on my 72 C10 tailgate embossed lettering.
Is it only the flat area that gets the paint or does the paint go on the angled area of the lettering too?
Any advice on the painting technique would be greatly appreciated too.

OregonNed · 10-31-2016, 10:39 AM

I'm pretty sure it was the flat area only - I know there are stickers that can be applied to that area too. Mine was poorly masked by the original owner, so I did something a little different, and had the lettering outlined and shaded. It matches the glovebox door to a degree, but it is lettered in old Chevrolet font from back in the day.

**Already Gone** · 10-31-2016, 12:21 PM

I like the tailgate lettering, it looks great. Original looking but with a touch of class.

Orange Crate · 10-31-2016, 12:32 PM

Paint that area white first then apply the stickers, then paint your tailgate the color of your truck and then remove the stickers. Guess what...your letters are now white, they are the right shape and no masking issues!

**Stocker** · 10-31-2016, 01:24 PM

OregonNed, that looks great with outlining & shading! Very nice!

DT1, to your original question -- yes, flat area only.

Orange Crate · 11-01-2016, 06:44 AM

Here is what it looks like when done that way.

midniteblues · 11-01-2016, 09:44 AM

Paint the white first.
I had gotten masking letters and when it came time to put them on that's when I noticed they gave me fleetside masks for my stepper.

I used tape too mask and a xacto blade too cut them out on the kids fleetside gate.

So I did the same for the stepper.
The outward stamping of the stepper letters seemed much more difficult too trace with the blade than the inward stamping of the Fleetsides.

I also painted the inside of the stepper gate black and masked them off.
Backwards Chevrolet on the inside of the bed just to be differnt.

73737373 · 11-01-2016, 09:51 AM

I've used a decal kit before, but that was like, 30 years ago.

B. W. · 11-01-2016, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange Crate

Here is what it looks like when done that way.

Hey Orange Crate, two questions:

How (and when) do you remove the vinyl letters without damaging the paint?
What color red is your truck?

OK, that's three questions!

DT1 · 11-01-2016, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by b. W.

hey orange crate, two questions:

How (and when) do you remove the vinyl letters without damaging the paint?
What color red is your truck?

Ok, that's three questions!

X2 ??
and where do I get the lettering?

projectking · 11-01-2016, 02:34 PM

A LITTLE bit of heat from a heat gun and the adhesive will release.

kcsa75 · 11-01-2016, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 73737373

I've used a decal kit before, but that was like, 30 years ago.

Is there a reason not to use the decals? I've used them several times and always had good luck. If you take your time, they look pretty good. And are a heck of a lot easier than paint.

**Stocker** · 11-01-2016, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kcsa75

Is there a reason not to use the decals?

Mine was done with decals many, many years ago. Looked good for years but are now badly weathered & checked. Paint *may* have held up better over the long haul.

custom10nut · 11-01-2016, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange Crate

Paint that area white first then apply the stickers, then paint your tailgate the color of your truck and then remove the stickers. Guess what...your letters are now white, they are the right shape and no masking issues!

Brillian! I'm so doing that when I get around to finally painting mine.

old51sedan · 11-01-2016, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

I'm pretty sure it was the flat area only - I know there are stickers that can be applied to that area too. Mine was poorly masked by the original owner, so I did something a little different, and had the lettering outlined and shaded. It matches the glovebox door to a degree, but it is lettered in old Chevrolet font from back in the day.

Now that is neat, I'm thinking about painting my truck and had been wondering about how I would do that. Did you just go to a striper?

otsenre · 11-01-2016, 06:56 PM

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OregonNed · 11-01-2016, 09:09 PM

Yep, I did. There is a local striper who did it for a hundred dollar bill. Couldn't resist stepping outside just now to take a pic. That post above mine looks awesome. Beautiful color.

Orange Crate · 11-02-2016, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. W.

Hey Orange Crate, two questions:

How (and when) do you remove the vinyl letters without damaging the paint?
What color red is your truck?

OK, that's three questions!

I don't know where my painter got the decals. The color of my truck was picked out from some painting chips my painter had, it just so happens to be a F*ord color, but don't tell anybody, K?

notsolo · 11-02-2016, 02:42 PM

All 3 of the one's outlined in black are awesome, it really pop's. Now I have another thing to add to my wish list.

10-31-2016, 09:58 AM	#1
DT1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardnerville Nv No Mo Cali!! Posts: 869	Painting in the Tailgate "CHEVROLET" I'm looking for some advice on how to apply the white paint on my 72 C10 tailgate embossed lettering. Is it only the flat area that gets the paint or does the paint go on the angled area of the lettering too? Any advice on the painting technique would be greatly appreciated too.

10-31-2016, 10:39 AM	#2
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Painting in the Tailgate "CHEVROLET" I'm pretty sure it was the flat area only - I know there are stickers that can be applied to that area too. Mine was poorly masked by the original owner, so I did something a little different, and had the lettering outlined and shaded. It matches the glovebox door to a degree, but it is lettered in old Chevrolet font from back in the day. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

10-31-2016, 12:21 PM	#3
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Painting in the Tailgate "CHEVROLET" I like the tailgate lettering, it looks great. Original looking but with a touch of class. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

10-31-2016, 12:32 PM	#4
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 752	Re: Painting in the Tailgate "CHEVROLET" Paint that area white first then apply the stickers, then paint your tailgate the color of your truck and then remove the stickers. Guess what...your letters are now white, they are the right shape and no masking issues! __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...and a 5 speed

10-31-2016, 01:24 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Painting in the Tailgate "CHEVROLET" OregonNed, that looks great with outlining & shading! Very nice! DT1, to your original question -- yes, flat area only. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-01-2016, 06:44 AM	#6
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 752	Re: Painting in the Tailgate "CHEVROLET" Here is what it looks like when done that way. Attached Images __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...and a 5 speed

11-01-2016, 09:44 AM	#7
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Painting in the Tailgate "CHEVROLET" Paint the white first. I had gotten masking letters and when it came time to put them on that's when I noticed they gave me fleetside masks for my stepper. I used tape too mask and a xacto blade too cut them out on the kids fleetside gate. So I did the same for the stepper. The outward stamping of the stepper letters seemed much more difficult too trace with the blade than the inward stamping of the Fleetsides. I also painted the inside of the stepper gate black and masked them off. Backwards Chevrolet on the inside of the bed just to be differnt. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

11-01-2016, 09:51 AM	#8
73737373 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oklahoma USA Posts: 1,000	Re: Painting in the Tailgate "CHEVROLET" I've used a decal kit before, but that was like, 30 years ago.

11-01-2016, 02:34 PM	#11
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Painting in the Tailgate "CHEVROLET" A LITTLE bit of heat from a heat gun and the adhesive will release. __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

11-01-2016, 06:56 PM	#16
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: Painting in the Tailgate "CHEVROLET" I did my argent silver to match the ralleys, outlined them w/ black using artist brush

11-01-2016, 09:09 PM	#17
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Painting in the Tailgate "CHEVROLET" Yep, I did. There is a local striper who did it for a hundred dollar bill. Couldn't resist stepping outside just now to take a pic. That post above mine looks awesome. Beautiful color. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

11-02-2016, 02:42 PM	#19
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Painting in the Tailgate "CHEVROLET" All 3 of the one's outlined in black are awesome, it really pop's. Now I have another thing to add to my wish list. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605



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