Embossed letters

Hi, I'm a newbie here, just need some advice on refinishing a WD-12 I just got. About the embossed lettering, it is best to paint it by hand or tape it off ( yuck, my hands hurt already)?
Any help or thoughts is appreciated.

Frank

Painting by hand is the way to do it. The question will be, do you do it or do you have someone else do it? The answer will come from you of course. My first hand painting job was on the front of a vendo 23 deluxe and it came out very well. If you are confident and talented, do it. If you are at all unsure, pass it off to someone with experience.

Nate

Thank you for your reply Nate.

Confident, yes.  Dont know about the talent part thou. '>
What type of paint do you use for the hand painting, same
as the rest of cooler (automotive).

Frank

I wouldn't use automotive paint, it's kind of transparent for paintbrush use. You need something very opaque. One-Shot lettering paint works well, art supply places have it.

Nate

What type of paint do you use for the cooler body?
I should of asked this first, but, I just assumed automotive paint was the best for painting a cooler.

Frank

Oh, sorry for the confusion. I use Automotive paint for the body, OR if you fully strip it you can get the whole deal powder coated, a very nice and durable alternative. I use the one shot for the letters only. If you need red and white paint codes I can get them off the cans tonight.

Nate

Nate, Thank you VERY much for your help.
I really appreciate it.
If you get a chance the paints codes would be great
Again, Thanks

Frank

Quote (Nate @ Feb. 18 2003,4:02)

You need something very opaque. One-Shot lettering paint works well, art supply places have it. Nate

Nate,
 Is the White "one shot" lettering paint a good looking white for the logo?
I am getting ready to do my first try at renovating my standard master wet chests and have been looking at a # of options for the lettering(it is the only thing holding me back from starting).
Also, do you have paint codes? I have several i got from the web so far(PPG, dupont and Dulux), but would look a variety to choose from if you have different. I have used Dimension(Sherwin Williams)paint on most my vehicles and love working with it. The more #'s i have the better chance i have they can cross reference the formula for me.
thanks

[Jim]

I'm not sure if One-Shot has added any new "White" Colors to their paint line, but I've used the White they offer and it looked great!

I'll be the first to never judge anyone's ability or knowledge, but sign painting/lettering is definately an art and should be approached from that point of view.

May I suggest you practice lettering prior to attempting to letter your cooler because I to have attempted this and was very unhappy with my results... You may however be a talented/steady-handed person that could accomplish such as task... Just a suggestion before possibly make a mistake that can be prevented especially if you can learn it from the voice of another...

Quote (Jim @ Aug. 27 2003,2:06)

May I suggest you practice lettering prior to attempting to letter your cooler because I to have attempted this and was very unhappy with my results... You may however be a talented/steady-handed person that could accomplish such as task... Just a suggestion before possibly make a mistake that can be prevented especially if you can learn it from the voice of another...

thank you...I am heading out to take a look at the products now.
i am defintiely practicing first...before i bead blast. I have 2 "wet chests" and a pcinic cooler to do so on. The "keeper" will be the last item painted, so hopefully by that time i will have a good idea. I am a painter by trade, painting houses for a living and a few cars as well, so my hand is pretty steady with a brush. However , I realize "lettering" is an artform all its on.
thanks for the input