Raise letters on tailgate
 

What is the best and correct way to paint the raise letters on the '40 pickup tailgate? Thanks

Re: Raise letters on tailgate
 

Painting the letters or "script" would not be "correct" and I'm not trying to be wise just letting you know ahead of time.

For a proper restoration, tailgate just body color. Now if you got a resurrection going on like my 39.... well paint away:rolleyes:

Your tailgate is the same as mine. I took it to a local professional sign shop and was hand painted, see recent thread today.

Re: Raise letters on tailgate
 

Brooks
With a roller, one shot. If you goof, wipe it off and do it again.
A lot easier than doing hubcaps or bumpers.
Bruce

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In1940 the tailgate was painted body color.That is the way it left the Ford factory. Dave C.

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I have seen vinyl decals that were used on the tailgates but don't know where they were purchased.

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Vinyl letters are available from Carpenter or pickups of the 50's

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Thanks everyone for info, I will just paint them by hand.

Re: Raise letters on tailgate
 

After the tailgate is primed and ready for the color coat, first spray the letters with whatever color you want the letters to be. Spray several coats. Then spray the entire tailgate with the body color. After the paint has cured, block sand the letters down to the color you sprayed on them.