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detailing dashes...... #1102304
10/27/11 01:12 AM
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What's the recomendation for bringing back the white lettering on ....for example...the heater controls on a challenger. White paint.....white magic marker.?????? What do the pros do? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Re: detailing dashes...... [Re: Roadrunner440-6] #1102305
10/27/11 09:38 AM
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I used a paint pen.Got it from a hobby store

Re: detailing dashes...... [Re: cudablues] #1102306
10/27/11 10:47 AM
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thanks......I'll get one today.

Re: detailing dashes...... [Re: Roadrunner440-6] #1102307
10/27/11 02:37 PM
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I've read that a lot of people use Testor's white model paint and a Q-tip or fine brush or toothpick for the lettering.

For the dash vent I uses a silver Krylon paint pen, came out good enough for me.


Re: detailing dashes...... [Re: CDN72SE] #1102308
10/27/11 03:00 PM
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I used a paint pen like this from the Hobby or Craft Store and it is so easy and looks great. Just select the tip that will work best for what you trying to do. I used a flat tip or tapered tip for my lines and/or letters.

Good Luck, Joe




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Re: detailing dashes...... [Re: jrwoodjoe] #1102309
10/27/11 03:09 PM
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I also used a paint pen and it turned out perfect. I was worried there would be some pen strokes in the paint but there were none.

Re: detailing dashes...... [Re: burdar] #1102310
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For raised lettering this seems like it would work, but can the paint pens also be used on depressed lettering such as that on the e brake pull handle (i.e., is the pen tip thin enough to paint inside the lettering)?

Re: detailing dashes...... [Re: BTTG] #1102311
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For the E-brake handle I used Testors model paint. I brushed it into the recessed letters...let it dry and wiped the excess off the face of the handle with mineral spirits.

I did the same thing with the map light bezel.

Re: detailing dashes...... [Re: Roadrunner440-6] #1102312
10/29/11 04:51 PM
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Dont know if anyone has done this but I've used Testors white paint or equivalent and used the eraser of a pencil to apply it. Kinda like a stencil. Just get the eraser wet (not dripping) and press on to the lettering...perfect

Re: detailing dashes...... [Re: 71rm23] #1102313
10/30/11 06:05 AM
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That is a great idea! Thanks!







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