Tailgate letters

[16927]

Hey guys, I’m not at this point just yet, but I have a 1981 C10 with the embossed CHEVROLET on the tailgate that has a white highlight some how painted on.
So after painting the truck what’s the process to reapply the highlights? And making it look factory?? Anyone know how it was done at the factory? I’ve seen some venders offer the letter “stickers or decal or transfer” of some kind has anyone had any success with these?
Thanks

 

[FireTruck1984]

Hey guys, I’m not at this point just yet, but I have a 1981 C10 with the embossed CHEVROLET on the tailgate that has a white highlight some how painted on.
So after painting the truck what’s the process to reapply the highlights? And making it look factory?? Anyone know how it was done at the factory? I’ve seen some venders offer the letter “stickers or decal or transfer” of some kind has anyone had any success with these?
Thanks

There are two ways to do this, if you tailgate is already painted body color, you buy the letter kit and carefully and precisely apply the letters and then seal the letters and paint with clear coat.

Or, you paint the area where the letters are whichever color you want them to be… use the stick-on letters as a template (stencil) then paint your tailgate body color..
Remove the stickers to reveal a perfectly painted CHEVROLET.

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[Grit dog]

^ What he said, but I would not clear coat over the vinyl stickers. If you're that worried about the longevity of them, buy 3 sets (at $8.95) and then every 10-20 years you or the next owner can replace them fresh!