Ptb stamps

[NorCam]

Originally Posted by ChickR

Stampings seem to be some type of ink as originals are always translucent looking and many restored NOR cars with heavy painted ptb stamps just do not look correct. I tried many types of products before coming up with one that gave the look and it was cheap. It's a hobby water based paint that is thin and purchased at Wallmart. Practice on a piece of sheetmetal to obtain the look your after as practice is beneficial. I found after applying the product (color) to the stamp to stamp it first on a piece of sheetmetal once and then apply to cowl so the stamping has that translucent look. That's why the practice pays off.
Here is the product used and color is pretty good compared to originals also.


Practice:

And then to apply to cowl:

Chick,

What stamps or should I ask who's stamps did you use? Were the rubber letters trimmed and cleaned up prior to use or did you use them as they came with the paint product noted above?

Your stamps are some of the best I have seen and I was on the fence about even doing my firewall since so many look way over done or somewhat cartoonist if you know what I mean.

G.