greetings all. Been a while. Anyone know what kind of paint would be good for painting on the name and home port on my 37-C? Most people use stencils, but I was hoping to take advantage of an artist friend's offer, and there is a lot more flexibility and possibility with paint over stencils; I just don't know what kind to use. Thanks Josh
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Poly Paint
You can use good old car paint. Polyurethane with a hardner. Your local car paint/detail shop should have a color chart you can use to select the color you want. This paint goes a long way so probably a pint will do if they will sell it in such a small quantity. Ask them about using a retarder as well, Poly sets up very fast but is a very durable paint. That's my story and I sticking to it! Good luck.
You can use good old car paint. Polyurethane with a hardner. Your local car paint/detail shop should have a color chart you can use to select the color you want. This paint goes a long way so probably a pint will do if they will sell it in such a small quantity. Ask them about using a retarder as well, Poly sets up very fast but is a very durable paint. That's my story and I sticking to it! Good luck.
Model paint will work well...
However these days most people buy the vinyl lettering as it's easy to apply and looks great.
However these days most people buy the vinyl lettering as it's easy to apply and looks great.
A signpainter will use "Artist's One Shot"
Back in the Dark Ages people would paint signs for a living ... with an actual brush. Their universal choice was (is) Artist's One Shot. It covers in one application, hence the "One Shot" and is "flowable" meaning it comes off the brush cleanly and evenly. It was formulated for this purpose and comes in a selection of colors. It cleans and thins with turpentine or mineral spirits. Ask for it at an art supply store or if you can find one, a sign shop. More important than the paint is the brush. Ask at the art store for a quality lettering brush and a quick, 2 minute lesson to make sure you're getting the right size. Then give it to your friend afterwards for thanks. While you are in the store ask about real "Gold Leaf" as well, but prop your feet for the cost. Chances are your artist hasn't had achance to work in that medium since art school and may like the challenge when it's on your nickel. Ol'Dave
Back in the Dark Ages people would paint signs for a living ... with an actual brush. Their universal choice was (is) Artist's One Shot. It covers in one application, hence the "One Shot" and is "flowable" meaning it comes off the brush cleanly and evenly. It was formulated for this purpose and comes in a selection of colors. It cleans and thins with turpentine or mineral spirits. Ask for it at an art supply store or if you can find one, a sign shop. More important than the paint is the brush. Ask at the art store for a quality lettering brush and a quick, 2 minute lesson to make sure you're getting the right size. Then give it to your friend afterwards for thanks. While you are in the store ask about real "Gold Leaf" as well, but prop your feet for the cost. Chances are your artist hasn't had achance to work in that medium since art school and may like the challenge when it's on your nickel. Ol'Dave
Consider the technology
of vinyl from a sign shop. The vinyl is computer cut to your design. The shop will even help with the color choices and fonts. You would be amazed at the flexibility you have. I changed the homeport and the application was very easy. The vinyl letters are on a backing that allows you to get the proper spacing. They even provide a plastic putty knife and instructions for making sure you don't get bubbles. The price is very reasonable. After I cleaned my hull it took maybe 10 minutes to complete the job.
of vinyl from a sign shop. The vinyl is computer cut to your design. The shop will even help with the color choices and fonts. You would be amazed at the flexibility you have. I changed the homeport and the application was very easy. The vinyl letters are on a backing that allows you to get the proper spacing. They even provide a plastic putty knife and instructions for making sure you don't get bubbles. The price is very reasonable. After I cleaned my hull it took maybe 10 minutes to complete the job.
thanks everyone
I think I've got plenty to go on here. Be well and enjoy the final days of summer
I think I've got plenty to go on here. Be well and enjoy the final days of summer
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