gegcorp2012
Active member
...That front grill including the Ford script is one big sticker, I found a Ford script that will go nicely, still not sure how I'm going to recreate that grill effect with paint though.
Remember some of the custom paint from the 60s and 70s (vans, etc) where they used to spray lace patterns ? I think they sprayed the lighter color first (aluminum or gold or your preference for the grille color), then clear, and after drying they put on the mask layer (an actual piece of lace, or expanded wire mesh in your case) then fog it sparingly with the darker color.
If it comes out to your liking, add a coat of clear to protect your work it and give it some depth.
BTW, I am NOT a paint guy, but having tried a similar thing, I would suggest practicing on something first (slick side of poster board) oriented the same way you plan to paint the grille,, and keep the spray light when applying the background color through the mesh (or lace) so you get a sharp pattern without runs.
Your project is looking good! Nice work !!
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