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Dec 20, 2011 | 02:12 PM

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wetelvis

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Originally Posted by vetorama

Nice work!
How do you plan to do the letters? Paint them? Are there decals available to place in insert?
Do you know of any parts stores that put Arctic white in a spray can?
Thanks

I think most parts stores that deal in automotive paint should be able to mix it then put it in a spray bomb for you for you. I paid $25 Canadian. I was toying with the idea of nail polish while waiting for the wife, lots colours to choose from, coverage is good and it comes with it's own brush. Just got back from Vac. so I haven't tried it yet.

Dec 20, 2011 | 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wetelvis

Elvis, I used to use nail polish for certain parts back when I made automobile models. Usually there was no problem, but certain plastics would melt from contact with it. Dunno if it applies here or if the nail polish formula has changed...since 50 years ago.

Dec 20, 2011 | 07:09 PM

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Great job! It is a lot of work to get them to look that good!

Dec 20, 2011 | 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chasboy

Might want to test out the nail polish on the underside first.

Dec 20, 2011 | 09:03 PM

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wetelvis

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Yeah it's a no go on nail polish. Not eating into plastic but the paint itself.

Dec 20, 2011 | 09:19 PM

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Most people put painters tape over the front and press it on really well. Then cut out the letters with an exacto knife and spray the openings with the color of your choice.

Dec 20, 2011 | 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by doje

Most people put painters tape over the front and press it on really well. Then cut out the letters with an exacto knife and spray the openings with the color of your choice.

If I'm not mistaken, I think there are acrylic letters or such you can buy that will fit the fuel rail covers.

Dec 20, 2011 | 10:11 PM

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If I'm not mistaken, I think there are acrylic letters or such you can buy that will fit the fuel rail covers.

yes, they are available at corvettecentral. my problem is the color choices they offer, since I like the black letters on my red covers...but they don't offer black. Maybe I should change all of it.