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Old 11 April 2009, 10:13 PM
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Smile So I've painted my 4 pots, give me your tips on perfect lettering

Painted them red and I'm going to paint the letters white.
What's your prefered technique for a tip top finish.
Old 11 April 2009, 10:25 PM
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Sprayed paint onto a rubber ink roller then rolled it on when nearly dry. Worked fine for me, good luck
Old 11 April 2009, 10:33 PM
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Normal spray paint or high temp?
Old 11 April 2009, 10:46 PM
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I just painted them by hand, but the above method sounds good!
Old 11 April 2009, 11:43 PM
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used a little gloss roller on mine,spot on
Old 11 April 2009, 11:50 PM
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did mine with a foam radiator roller and gloss white appliance spray fella , comes up a treat ,



Old 12 April 2009, 09:33 PM
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Cheers guys, some good tips there.
I found some white enamel machine paint lurking in the cupboard at work so will have a go in the week.
Old 12 April 2009, 09:44 PM
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I bought some stickers that where the right size

Old 12 April 2009, 09:47 PM
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Painted my calipers with bronze hammerite and black hammerite letters.

Lightly painted the black hammerite onto a bog roll tube and rolled it across the letters. Waited for it to dry then gave a second coat.

Worked well and 12 months later still looks well.
Old 12 April 2009, 09:53 PM
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Bog roll! well done that man!
I've been thinking what i could use as a roller without actually buying one.
I like you style.
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now that is a classic,wouldnt have thought of that one!
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Well, after much deliberation I decided to make my own device as i couldn't be arsed to take the wheels off again!



A nifty little dabber!

Have a look at this thread for the final result:https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...ml#post8640667
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