Detailing Dash Bezels

[charliec]

Does anyone know of any "How To" articles on how to get these dash bezels letters painted white? It's a tight spot to work in. I haven't been able to get it right with a small brush; I even tried the edge of a narrow felt strip. I cant seem to get the letters painted without touching the black background and/or filling the cavities of the lettering with white paint

 

[CFD244]

I've heard of using the eraser tip of a pencil. I would guess not to load it up too much. I've read, never tried.

 

[Professor Fate]

Toothpick.
And skip the coffee- you need a REAL steady hand.

 

[340six]

Paint pen. Or use Wife / GF finger nail polish. Be careful.

 

[Syleng1]

From the factory they painted the lettering first, then when dry a stamp that fit the letters perfectly dropped over the letters and the back ground was sprayed. I saw a video on it on YouTube years ago. It is definitely a process.

 

[DentalDart]

I used a white paint pen when I did mine. I did everything that wasn’t already done with the brand new bezels. I practiced on an old set of bezels first.

 

[S'cuder]

I used to use a paper matchstick as a brush.

 

[Murray]

The only guys with steady hands are pinstripers.

 

[Syleng1]

The only guys with steady hands are pinstripers.

Or drunk. Seriously- the best painters typically use alcohol to relax them and allow them to paint like no other.

I don’t recommend this practice- just what I’ve observed over the years.

 

[Mtrhead]

That's why 98% of painters are alcoholics very true statement