refurbing interior exterior demon emblems

[SR77]

Decided to re do the emblems, used flat sunflower, Chrysler engine red for the lettering and bright silver for the outline of the interior lettering. All the supplies where picked up at a hobby shop, all the paint is a lacquer. Brushes where 1/8, 1-32cy and a 970 atlas brush. The 960 needed to be trimmed before use. Any overage on the chrome on the exterior will scrape off with your thumb nail or a small flat head. Just a little paint will go a long way

I didn't get a before on the exterior, just a half way through shot.

 

[FlyingFalcon]

Looks great!

 

[MrJLR]

That looks really good!

I have some detailing like that to do myself. .....hope mine comes out half that good!

Jeff

 

[SR77]

Thanks, When using the brushes listed use the thinner side to lead into the lettering, so the thin side is up and down, for making some of the curves in the E I held the brush with one hand and then used my other hand to twist it around the turns. Doing the M on the fender is best to dab it into place. Can't stress it enough a tiny bit of paint goes along way.
If you have any questions feel free. It went real quick and easy, all I can suggest for those afraid to try it do a couple dry runs with just some water on your brush to get you technique down. I've never done anything like this before and had no real issues aside from scraping off some overage on the chrome on the fender emblem.

I have to imagine that it's the same colors for Dusters

 

[Dusterdenovo]

I recently touched up my emblems - I used toothpicks instead of a brush to dip in the paint, lay drops of paint on the emblem, then push the paint around until everything was covered. Flat toothpicks hold bigger drops, but the round pointed ones are better for tight spots and corners. Tedious work, but like everything else satisfying in the end.

I had the emblems on the kitchen table, this wouldn't work if they are on the car......