[GB SISSON]

I used a combination of the first two methods. What I didn't say was that the tailgate in question is by no means perfect. The bottom tube was almost rotted off, so I cut it off and welded on a piece of 3/4" black pipe backed up by a piece of 1/8" x 1" steel strap welded to it. Then I pounded out the dents as best I could. The script wasn't all that flat, as every time someone let it flop down it hit the trailer ball about dead center. Ouch..... Therefore the foam roller didn't contact too well, leaving a lot of gaps and blemishes. Then I painted the whole script area and did the 'sand off'. That went quite well. All this was followed up by the 'steady hand' touch up with one of my wife's good artist brushes. (she was at work) Like my mother before me I am experiencing something called 'essential tremors' that get my hands a bit shakey. Well the doc told me if I need to steady up all I need is a couple of drinks and that should do it. The work was done with a flat red I concocted and a flat 'tacoma cream' for the script. I have no plans to paint the truck, but the tailgate was badly in need of repair and I have always loved the look of the script in a contrasting color. I will get a picture of my results in the morning before work. I wanted it to look like a surviving working tailgate and I am happy with the results. Stay tuned.....