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MARTINSR · 04-27-2018, 06:13 PM

I have wondered this myself and I believe it was done like a "silk screen." I think something like a cloth was painted, it then was set on the gate transferring the paint to the gate. I THINK is is how it was done.

I know you could practice it and see how it works easy enough. It would have to be a very fine cloth with something to soak up paint behind it.

Again, this is just something I have thought for years, I could be wrong.

Brian

04-27-2018, 06:13 PM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Tailgate Lettering Technique I have wondered this myself and I believe it was done like a "silk screen." I think something like a cloth was painted, it then was set on the gate transferring the paint to the gate. I THINK is is how it was done. I know you could practice it and see how it works easy enough. It would have to be a very fine cloth with something to soak up paint behind it. Again, this is just something I have thought for years, I could be wrong. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"