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Stencils
I am looking for advice on the best way to paint stencils on a vertical surface. I have read about sponge or short haired brush application. Spraying is an option. I have good stick on masks for the doors but they are single use so I do not want to mess it up. Should the colour be white or off-white for 1969? What paint is best?
Thank you for any input, Jack |
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Hands down the best paint is signpainters paint. It will run you about $40 a pint, but once you use it, you will ask yourself why you ever tried anything different.
I am no artist, but Clive at the museum does the stencilling for the museum. He uses a laundry pencil to mark the lettering, then paints them free hand. Don't skimp on the brush either. After a day, you can wash off the excess pencil marks. I have also done it with the sponge when I was attached to the armoured corps. A little patience will go a long way. Don't try to do it all in a single coat. |
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Have you considered Micheals Arts and Crafts store...
They do carry stencilling supplies including the stiff short hair brushes for the job.... and the special thick paint paste.....there should be a few outlets in the GTA.
Your first ride in deep water should be hair raizing as the truck tends to float with a definite nose down attitude.... unless you carry cargo...... Of all the driving that Andre and I did with the truck we never got stuck and never had ANY mechanical problems. I envy you!!! Cheers
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Bob Carriere....B.T.B C15a Cab 11 Hammond, Ontario Canada |
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Thank you Rob & Bob,
I have used "One Shot" sign paint before & agree that it is very good. There is a Michael's store near me & I will check them out. They may even carry the sign painters' paint. I have pictures of the trucks in the water & they definitely float nose down without the expected 3000 lb. load in the back. Jack |
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