Jason72Bronco
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The red on my B R O N C O lettering on my grill was looking bad, almost gone. Instead of trying my hand with re-painting, I thought I would try adhesive backed vinyl. You can get it at any craft store, but I ordered a roll on Amazon for $12. (12" x 10 feet...should be enough!).
After cleaning with 409, I cut out rectangles slightly larger that the letter. Stuck it on the letter and pressed to make contact as much as possible. Then with a very pointy X-Acto knife, very carefully cut along the inside edges of the letters. It took a few tries with the first letter, but I had plenty of vinyl to re-try.
It is not perfect looking from a foot, but pretty darn good looking beyond that. We will see if it holds up. If it doesn't, I can just redo.
Took me about 30 minutes. Would be less now that I've done it. A tip if you try this, cut the "long" parts of the letter first, then the smaller parts. You will know what I mean if you try it.
Pics are before and after.
After cleaning with 409, I cut out rectangles slightly larger that the letter. Stuck it on the letter and pressed to make contact as much as possible. Then with a very pointy X-Acto knife, very carefully cut along the inside edges of the letters. It took a few tries with the first letter, but I had plenty of vinyl to re-try.
It is not perfect looking from a foot, but pretty darn good looking beyond that. We will see if it holds up. If it doesn't, I can just redo.
Took me about 30 minutes. Would be less now that I've done it. A tip if you try this, cut the "long" parts of the letter first, then the smaller parts. You will know what I mean if you try it.
Pics are before and after.
