A couple ERs I restored.

[Rhody]

Great work. How did you paint the lettering? Was that the rustolium with toothpicks?

 

[KeenDogg]

E tu, 'Dawg?

 

[KeenDogg]

Great work. How did you paint the lettering? Was that the rustolium with toothpicks?

Thanks? Yes. Toothpicks. And a small can of brush paint. Basically just filled the letter with the toothpick, let it dry some, And polished over it lightly with some flitz and a microfiber cloth. If I wasn't getting the definition I wanted, I'd scratch off the excess with a clean toothpick . Takes a couple coats sometimes, Depending on the lettering depth.

 

[FarmerTan]

Thanks? Yes. Toothpicks. And a small can of brush paint. Basically just filled the letter with the toothpick, let it dry some, And polished over it lightly with some flitz and a microfiber cloth. If I wasn't getting the definition I wanted, I'd scratch off the excess with a clean toothpick . Takes a couple coats sometimes, Depending on the lettering depth.

Let me get this straight: you really didn't do anything, just sent it to @Toothpick to do the heavy lifting?!?

And you call yerself an Ambassador! Next thing ya know you'll have ole @shavefan fooled by you, and he'll be restoring old cars for ya! For shame!

 

[KeenDogg]

Let me get this straight: you really didn't do anything, just sent it to @Toothpick to do the heavy lifting?!?

And you call yerself an Ambassador! Next thing ya know you'll have ole @shavefan fooled by you, and he'll be restoring old cars for ya! For shame!

You have the best sense of humor I have ever seen in a person.

 

[FarmerTan]

You have the best sense of humor I have ever seen in a person.

Lol, and if you saw the face that only I call incredibly handsome you'd know that it's a defense mechanism.

My mom had to tie TWO steaks around my neck to get the dog to play with me! True story doggone!

 

[mr_houston]

Those look really good. Nice job.

 

[Rhody]

Thanks? Yes. Toothpicks. And a small can of brush paint. Basically just filled the letter with the toothpick, let it dry some, And polished over it lightly with some flitz and a microfiber cloth. If I wasn't getting the definition I wanted, I'd scratch off the excess with a clean toothpick . Takes a couple coats sometimes, Depending on the lettering depth.

I see. That’s pretty painstaking and it looks great. I used some paint rub to fill in engraving on a rv brush but I can’t remember the name of it now.

 

[KeenDogg]

I see. That’s pretty painstaking and it looks great. I used some paint rub to fill in engraving on a rv brush but I can’t remember the name of it now.

Time consuming, mostly. I think I'm going to get a pair of magnifiers if I do it again. My eyes aren't getting any younger. Thank you!

 

[KeenDogg]

Those look really good. Nice job.

Thank you.

 

[Rhody]

Time consuming, mostly. I think I'm going to get a pair of magnifiers if I do it again. My eyes aren't getting any younger. Thank you!

Oh i remembered I used rub n buff. Recommend for painting in engraved areas.

 

[KeenDogg]

Oh i remembered I used rub n buff. Recommend for painting in engraved areas.

Is that the stuff with the metal in it?

 

[Rhody]

Is that the stuff with the metal in it?

There are many color options and also metallic versions. It’s more of an art store thing but I just hunted around for a basic flat black.

 

[KeenDogg]

There are many color options and also metallic versions. It’s more of an art store thing but I just hunted around for a basic flat black.

Maybe something I look to.

 

[Rhody]

Maybe something I look to.

Ill hunt around for the tube. It was a one use thing for me so I’m not sure where it is or if it’s dried out if I find it I’ll pm u and will send it to you.

 

[KeenDogg]

Ill hunt around for the tube. It was a one use thing for me so I’m not sure where it is or if it’s dried out if I find it I’ll pm u and will send it to you.

Thanks, Rhody!

 

[Ice-Man]

Well done Adam!!! those have turned out beautiful mate, Love the 200 and the colours and its nice to see you joining in. So are we going to see more in the future?

 

[KeenDogg]

Well done Adam!!! those have turned out beautiful mate, Love the 200 and the colours and its nice to see you joining in. So are we going to see more in the future?

Hey, Ian. Thanks! I'm dabbling here and there. Imagine I have a couple more up my sleeve.

 

[BigJ]

2 Ever Ready 200s. Hope you enjoy them. Did some, polishing, did some painting, and did some knot replacing (on one)! View attachment 1213445View attachment 1213446

GREAT WORK!! Enjoy those beauties!!

 

[KeenDogg]

GREAT WORK!! Enjoy those beauties!!

Thanks BigJ.