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| | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 128 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 128 | I want to do a real gold leaf lettering on my 45 GMC similar to what you would see on a fire truck lettering and stripping. I know there is vinyl out there, but that's not going on my truck. My question is, how do you get the circle swirl marks into the gold leaf? Lastly, will a acrylic clear coat over the gold leaf work for outside protection?? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 | I have seen vinyl and I think it looks poor.The real gold leaf looks rich, but is costly.I don't think the acrylic clear coat will work over vinyl.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 | never seen it done in person,but have seen it a few times on video.they've always used a round brush and twirled it. brush looked something similar to a stenciling brush..........dave
1949 Chevrolet 3100 "When this thing hits 88 miles an hour, you're going to see some serious sh%t." -Doc Brown
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 584 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 584 | I haven't done so, but I would check the net...anything there regarding proceedure? It must be somewhere on the internet I would think. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 128 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 128 | I dont plan on using vinyl. I purchased the real gold leaf and sizing (glue that makes the gold stick). I have done some test pieces. Interesting enough, I can not find anything on the web that give instructions on how to get the swirl effect. If anyone can point me in the right direction, please advise. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 | Chuck, lots of good info thanks for the link.
"If it ain't Steel it ain't Real" "Earth the insane aslyum for the rest of the Universe" 41 1/2-ton, a work in progress 68 Shortbed stepside 327/325hp/700R4
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