Aged Painted Lettering on 1936 Ford Truck

Process video using clear in 1-shot to get an aged look on the doors of a sweet Ford 1936 operational dump truck.
1-shot lettering enamels
1-shot clear 4003
Pounce powder (To flatten paint)
Steve Kafka Lettering Kwill & Pinstriping Scroller

[@karltite128]

Retired from sign industry. Fab, install, onsite vinyl,etc. Got brush's, air brush rig, and you as one of my teachers. I am fortunate to have a friend who is one best in my hometown that's been a big help. Between the two of ya'll I be okay. I've got the shacking part down pat. Good day.

[@davidographicsguy]

That’s awesome Karl! It’s great that you have a friend who is doing this too, that’s rare these days. Thank you for helping to keep this wonderful craft alive! What is ‘shacking’?

[@karltite128]

@@davidographicsguy the shakes. My friend started 1983. He does it all. Striping, lettering, airbrush,gold leaf, metal flake, etc. After viewing your channel I realized you also do it all. Having fun with it. Have a great day!

[@davidographicsguy]

Oh gotcha, I get shakey too. Let’s keep having fun!

[@WillyMcCoy50]

That is dandy. In the 60's there were a lot of trucks and delivery Vans that were hand lettered and faded from wear and sun. I used to see business doors downtown that were done like this. It's cool when you see the brush strokes and wear thru! Nice work!

[@davidographicsguy]

It’s cool to see those old trucks and the faded letters. They seem to be getting harder to find. Thank you!

[@teiltje]

A Master Piece. If I was 30 years younger I would have chosen to learn this profession, so rewarding!

[@davidographicsguy]

It’s never too late! Get a few basic quality supplies and see if you have the bug. 😀 Thank you!

[@andrewvitale2700]

I learned an important lesson from you! Take your time blending paint, being new to this art form every little lesson works. Thanks so much.

[@davidographicsguy]

Hi Andrew, yes, that’s critical. It’s so important to take the time to prep in order to alleviate any frustration. Great job 👍

[@ScottyLo]

Thanks for sharing the whole process and all the techniques involved. It’s great to watch the letters come to life.

[@davidographicsguy]

You're very welcome Scotty. Are you doing this too?

[@ScottyLo]

Well I have dabbled with airbrushing, pin striping and a couple signs. I’m always interested in learning more about these 3 disciplines. Having the laser printer would have saved me hours of layout time for the signs I did. These are more hobbies but I have made money from all 3. Thanks for sharing your technique.

[@skipbolinger1370]

Great job. Kool old truck with flat head V8

[@TillerQueen]

Absolutely love this piece and subscribing! The only one thing I wished about this video is that it was much longer so we could watch every brushstroke! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@davidographicsguy]

Hey thanks T.Q. Happy New Year!

[@algerc.5492]

Well done. For me, you're in the upper echelon of my top 10 on the tube. Great teacher, great presentation, always pick up an essential tip I would overlook and learn something new. Thanks so much.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much Alger, when are you going to start posting stuff? 👍🏼

[@algerc.5492]

Long way to go but thanks for the motivation. Thank You again for what you do. Peace out

[@billbowman8747]

Holy cow, that's a fancy pounce wheel!

[@davidographicsguy]

Spoiled me. 😊

[@autumngraves6175]

Nice job. Love watching hand lettering. Very cool. ❤️😍

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you Autumn!

[@superchargedVR1]

What a great way to do aged enamel David! By adding the clear the "coverage" still has substance. In my opinion this is a superior way to lettering normally then "aging" with abrasive methods. Love the innovation!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thanks Mate! I ripped it off form someone else :) I like it better than scuffing too. It's easy to control. This was the original paint job, so I was a little freaked out, and asked the owner several times if he really wanted to put paint on it. He was a little hesitant but decided to go for it. I was glad he did. What are you working on these days?

[@superchargedVR1]

Haha isn't that what we all do? I think most of my stuff is just an amalgamation of other people's work. I think the trick is to make it look like your own lol.. What am I working on? Man you wouldn't believe me if I told you.. I'll email you soon when I get it up and going.. Rock on big guy..

[@davidographicsguy]

👍

[@scottlewis1727]

thanks for sharing your talents

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you Scott! Are you doing some lettering too?

[@ronferris7394]

Thanks for sharing, you are Truly a Master at your Craft, it's amazing for those of us that wish we could do your art!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much! If you try it you might get hooked. It's very fun :)

[@bigdaddyprofit]

Truly a master at work. Subscribed

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you!

[@geneclance8123]

Beautiful. WOW!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@patrickhayes3099]

Yes, the key is to know when to stop fussing over details. That is why you are the pro, years of experience!

[@davidographicsguy]

Yes. Thank you! Do you letter too?

[@londohondo]

you are great, god I wish I had youre ability, fun watching you show that,...great job.

[@davidographicsguy]

You can do it! 👍😀

[@derickdoveglass]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching you make this. And loved the music.

[@davidographicsguy]

Awesome! Thank you. Jazzy piano 🎹

[@comsigninc]

Nice work David.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you Duncan! 👍

[@Michael-vw9cn]

Thank you, you answered a lot of questions for me...I'm a beginner. Getting ready to pinstripe my 66 VW bug.

[@davidographicsguy]

Awesome! Have fun!

[@darkridge]

When you missed the drop-shadow on the middle of the first "E", the perfectionist in me recoiled in horror.

[@davidographicsguy]

Oh dang! You’re right!!! I didn’t even notice until you mentioned it. Good eyes! I won’t be able to sleep until I fix it. Thank you!

[@joe2grand]

same for the top of the s swirl bit

[@CajunPride777]

Great Job David,as always!👍I'm going to have to get you to come "bath" my door next lol

[@davidographicsguy]

Ha! Thank you! I will bring the alcohol! :) When are you going to post a vid? :)

[@CajunPride777]

:) Once I'm completely settled in &done with these remodels.

[@aloha298]

tnx for sharing great work hello from the netherlands

[@davidographicsguy]

Heel erg bedankt! :) Do you letter or pinstripe?

[@aloha298]

yes i do pinstriping lerning to sign writing and playing wif gold leaf are you on Facebook ?

[@joesask857]

NICE

[@thewiseguy3529]

ASMR 😃

[@tedlumley4470]

He's testing the isopropyl alcohol in an inconspicuous spot (inside the door) to make sure it doesn't take the paint off when he sprays it on the door itself.

[@wallyg9512]

Great video. Thank you!

[@mepartolacaja]

INCREIBLE!!!

[@davidographicsguy]

Muchas gracias amigo! 👍😀

[@lildeena1]

I would use a negative of cut vinyl focus on the age effect of the stroke peel of the vinyl and then rub or paint the outline a tad to give it the same hand painted effect.

[@davidographicsguy]

Good idea 💡 👍

[@leroychristen6636]

Hey Dave ! Great Vid' and comentary.....have seen this "distressed" lettering several times out-n-about and have actually done it several times myself.( one of those effects that quite can't be duplicated at those vinyl shops............yet). I usually add baby powder to the paint and save my wht chaulk for my pounce box.I let it dry overnight then will use some 1500 wet-sand (carefully) to help "thin-out the stroke marks (also takes away a little of shine too.) Can't help but see you use those little 1/2 pint cans..(or maybe you just refill them out of the qrt' cans?) I've had good luck using th quart cans. I don't have one of those fancy pallet knives though....I just use one of the wifes old butter knives. I keep my lids clean by stirring with the knife and then lifting out the paint on the blade to the outer edge of a 2 oz. cup held at aprox' 45 degree over the opening of the can, and slide the outside lip of the cup along the edge of one side of the knife.....I can fill a cup in a matter of seconds with this up and down motion. When done, I simply rotate the back side of the knife and slide the remaing paint into the cup...hardley ever need to wipe off my knife.....Again Dave , thanks fer sharin'! (ps, I see your buddy James Dobson got a feature in last SighnCraft !)

[@davidographicsguy]

You a the true spirit of the painted sign world! You've got to post your work on something, Facebook, Instagram or KZbin for us to enjoy. Those are great tips, thank you! The 1/4 pints with the eye screws live in my sign kit, I have all the colors in quarts on shelves. Thank you so much! James is a Rock Star! :)

[@andreaabraun]

Nice! Thanks for sharing

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you Andrea! Are you doing this too?

[@andreaabraun]

@@davidographicsguy I have, but without any reference. I didn't have a mentor, so this is the closest thing!

[@fludrbywest3886]

BRAVO Dave👍🏻✨💫❣️

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! 😀

[@rhowsden4267]

Great! Enjoy your videos!!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much! Are you lettering too?

[@badgrfan1256]

real nice work man!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much!

[@MateiRadulescu1]

Hey David thanks for the great videos, I love how you take time to explain everything. One of the best lettering channels and content around IMO. Can you please explain the difference between regular Chisel Signwriter brush and Quill brush? Not sure which ones to order to get started. Do you think a no. 3 would work for both cases, for beginnings?

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you Matei! Are you in Romania? If so, the shipping might be expensive but these are the best brushes in my opinion. Start with the #2 and #4 stevekafka.com/products/kwill

[@geneclance8123]

What sign program do you recommend as well as your sign pattern maker? I’m a novice at this. Thanks.

[@alfrednesterok1596]

Hi David, could you tell me, what kind of tool do you use to perforate the paper ? Thank you very much , also for the videos , I like your designs. Greetings from Germany Alfred

[@davidographicsguy]

Here you go. Thank you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/marNanh5p96EgpYsi=YJS56B-YqYBBs8a1

[@martinh3743]

Absolut genial Super Ergebnis👍

[@mythosarts]

Awesome! Can I ask what printer you have to print the pattern? I love that vintage effect.

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! A Roland Camm 1 vinyl plotter with pen tool.

[@johnkelley4332]

Great work man! how do you pour the paint from the can? make a hole in it?

[@garygerard4290]

wow, too cool !!!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! It’s a nice truck.

[@johnkelley4332]

can you use chalk dust to flatten the paint or does it need to be special pounce powder? thanks

[@davidographicsguy]

I use 1-Shot Flattening Paste

[@andyg3]

do you draw the design on the paper then just put loads of pin holes along the lines?

[@davidographicsguy]

Yes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/marNanh5p96EgpY

[@emmanuelbadajos924]

you the man ! just subbed !

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much! New fun one coming soon 👍😀

[@PD-zp2cz]

What printer and what software are you using? Great video! Thanks!

[@davidographicsguy]

I have a 24” vinyl plotter with a pen tool attached to make my patterns. I use Adobe Illustrator program because I do a lot of graphics work too. Thank you so much! 😁

[@Khamomil]

@@davidographicsguy Is the pen tool perforating the outlines so you can use the pounce to transfer onto the door? I've seen this pen being used in professional embroidery workshops for the same purpose. What is its technical name?

[@davidographicsguy]

The pen tool only makes an ink drawing. I use an Electropounce to make the holes in the paper.

[@Khamomil]

@@davidographicsguy something like this at 2.565€? www.broderieplaisir.com/piquoir-electrique-pik-vit.html

[@dougg1075]

Why not use PPG Wax and grease remover. Preps all. Wont damage the paint and gets substrate ready for paint.

[@davidographicsguy]

Good idea. Thank you

[@Bunky1267]

so I have watched a couple of your videos on distressed door signs and want to try this on my own truck using a stencil. you have used flattening paste and pounce powder. flattening paste is kind of pricey and would like to use something else is flattening paste better then the pounce powder ?

[@davidographicsguy]

If you’re using 1-Shot, regular paint thinner will flatten it a bit. Let that completely dry then go over it with a Scotchpad. This will distress and dull it a bit more.

[@Bunky1267]

​@@davidographicsguy Thanks for the reply are you talking the zz6000? or just regular off brand thinner?

[@davidographicsguy]

Any standard household thinner.

[@estepcreativedesign3744]

Incredible work...subscribed. I have so many questions now. 1. What computer design program do you use? 2. What type of printer? 3. What is the electric tool for making tiny holes called and where can I buy one? 4. Where can I get those magnets? If you have time to answer I really appreciate it!! I’m doing things the hard way! As in...hand drawing all patterns and poking a thousand holes with a stick pin for pounce patterns 😂

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! Adobe Illustrator Roland Camm-1 with pen tool Electropounce: www.mclogan.com/shop/electro-pounce-machine-p-603.html Magnets: 56 Colorful Push Pin Magnets | 7 Assorted Color Strong Magnetic Push Pins | Perfect to use as Refrigerator Magnets, Whiteboard Magnets, Map Magnets, Calendar Magnets, Office Magnets and School Magnet www.amazon.com/dp/B0747STNS1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AFjjDb0368NXR

[@davidographicsguy]

If Electropounce is beyond your budget: Excel Blades 3 Piece Pounce Wheel Set, American Made Serrated Tracing Wheel, Perforator and Embossing Tool www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0KQ7RI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qHjjDbKSC1NE3

[@cricketcricket9749]

Nice!

[@patrickhayes3099]

Nice work! I have shared your work with some local shakers. Wondering what a painter in 1936 would have done to prep the door before hand lettering? hopefully they used iso too! I found myself thinking about using my LCD projector to locate the graphic, though it would need to be indoors. What is the tool you used to perforate the paper?

[@davidographicsguy]

They probably spit on a rag 😁 I use this to make holes in the paper pattern: kzbin.info/www/bejne/marNanh5p96EgpY

[@RedneckTipsByScott]

You should plasti-dip the tip of your tape measure.

[@davidographicsguy]

Ha! Great idea! Love it! Thank you!

[@michaelzsizseri8015]

Love all your videos any advice for a Beginner trying to learn how to Letter And write names Any advice would be greatly appreciated thank you

[@davidographicsguy]

Scripts are the most common for names, so this series would be a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4Dbp5hqbp6UepY

[@michaelzsizseri8015]

Thank you I'll work on this and see where it brings me thanks for Answering me Not too much help in New Jersey👍

[@newstart49]

I like to use ammonia to remove any possibility there is wax on the paint.

[@davidographicsguy]

Good idea. This is good stuff too: www.kleanstrip.com/product/prep-all

[@a1fixitguy309]

If you were to remove the lettering what would you use to remove it?

[@davidographicsguy]

Easy-off Oven Cleaner. Test it somewhere inconspicuous because it is very harsh. And it severely burns your skin so where protection.

[@michael_vl]

Amazing !!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! Do you letter too?

[@michael_vl]

davidographicsguy i followed a course with wayne transwell from the uk. I pinstripe and try to practice the lettering.

[@davidographicsguy]

Oh that's awesome! I've seen his videos, he's a classic! :)

[@shanebirenbaumart3831]

Hi. I’m making a hand painting on the majority of a car with one shot paint. If It is covering a lot of the car and needs to withstand Canadian winters, can I apply it directly on the car without sanding/ prepping? Does it need a protective layer when finished, too. Thanks!

[@davidographicsguy]

If it is old vehicle like the one in this video you just use Isopropyl Alcohol. If it's a modern vehicle you need to use an auto wax and grease remover to remove the wax down to the clear coat or the one shot will not adhere well. If you want to be able to remove the artwork at some point, just use 1-shot straight out of the can, Easy Off Oven Cleaner will remove the paint. If you want it to be permanent add a couple of drops of 1-Shot hardener in your paint in a separate cup. DO NOT add hardener to your cans of 1-shot, the paint will harden. you do not need any clear coat. I hope this helps. Have Fun!

[@stevenpete3552]

Where can i buy those brushes from?

[@davidographicsguy]

#2 and #4 are great starter brushes: stevekafka.com/products/kwill

[@janetsanchez8330]

Hi I just subscribed to your channel.May I ask what chalk do you use for the outline and also what do you call the pen that you use to make tiny holes on your stencil.where can I find it? Is there an alternative?

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you JANETZKI, letterheadsignsupply.com/index.php?route=product/search www.mclogan.com/shop/electro-pounce-machine-p-603.html Alternative for machine: Excel Blades 3 Piece Tracing Wheel Set, American Made Serrated Pounce Wheel, Perforator and Embossing Tool www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0KQ7RI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HbuMEbFADJ6E7 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aICzlaF4YsmkjJo

[@schilderkeet6588]

Thanks for sharing David great video again. I wonder the powder do you see it back in your paint work, or not

[@davidographicsguy]

It dissolves into the paint. Thank you!

[@gogginsbeatnik8143]

That's brilliant David, love the video's.. What was the perforator you used in this.?? I can't seem to find one online.. Great idea!!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you so much! Yikes! They're pricey. I've had mine for 35 years. Only place I see online so far: www.mclogan.com/shop/electro-pounce-machine-p-603.html

[@gogginsbeatnik8143]

davidographicsguy Brilliant.. Thanks dude.. Bit pricey, I'll have to start saving.. Way better than the aul charcoal transfer though. Cheers ✌️

[@superchargedVR1]

Hey Tony is that you from Moruya?

[@patrickhayes3099]

Follow up photos of the aged product?

[@TheTomar33]

Great video - what the name of the tool you are using to put holes into the paper?

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! Electro Pounce: www.mclogan.com/shop/electro-pounce-machine-p-603.html

[@joshhoudy8891]

Hey David do you have a business website that I would be able to contact you at about lettering a 49 Chevy truck?

[@davidographicsguy]

Where are you geographically?

[@calebbell2939]

looks great ;0))

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you!

[@mikej7476]

What font style (name) would you call that? Awesome job!

[@EOBgraphics]

Top one is a Script and the other is a Glyphic serif it think...

[@tinywargames892]

Hi what is the tool you use to create punch holes in paper? Thanks 😊

[@davidographicsguy]

mclogan.com/electro-pounce-machine.html

[@tinywargames892]

@@davidographicsguy holy moly 950 dollars!

[@lubblegarage]

Did not catch the reducer you used. Can you tell me? Thanks.

[@davidographicsguy]

www.tcpglobal.com/ONE-6001-QT.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnY_jBRDdARIsAIEqpJ1q4YYgKNN1nAdBpKscsMyy2ezJSCp_5wuil61u-8s5mGm-la3hN2YaAnaDEALw_wcB#.XGRjWKSIbYU

[@lubblegarage]

Perfect Thanks so much from the East Coast. Maybe you can do a video someday when to use the flow enhancer vs reducer for us newbees. You have definitely have been an inspiration to me and others

[@davidographicsguy]

“Roger that!” Thank you!😀

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

Just curious, how much does a job like this one typically pay?

[@davidographicsguy]

This one was $350

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

@@davidographicsguy Hmmm, cool. I enjoy watching your work, I wish I were more talented. I do some amateur stuff for myself and a few friends, thanks to KZbin and artists like yourself putting up these videos. I've got some kooky ideas I like to see manifest. I'm painfully slow and tedious but I enjoy it. Thank you for responding, now to go check out your archives here!

[@davidographicsguy]

Thank you! Keep being inspired. Do projects for friends and family, it helps keep the inspiration going and promotes skill development. The world needs more crafts people 😀

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

@@davidographicsguy Cool Beans, thank you for the motivation!!!

[@user-tf5kr4qp2i]

Anyone know who does this stuff in western Washington?

[@stevekafka]

Zach M John Hannukaine ,my friend in Olympia, also very talented.

[@darkmagician5428]

What printer are you using

[@davidographicsguy]

Roland Camm-1 with pen tool

[@nang_ato]

1:42 what is the name of a tool that is like solder?

[@bobrocco4218]

Electropounce

[@ezgofaulk]

How much would this cost to get done

[@davidographicsguy]

$350

[@nathanhoffman4521]

What type of paper are you using for your template?

[@davidographicsguy]

Standard butcher paper from commercial supply store. I buy rolls of 18” 24” and 48”

[@peterangel6463]

why did you add clear paint?

[@misaelpaintsstreetart1522]

so its watered down to make the paint look weathered

[@davidographicsguy]

What Misael said 😀

[@gamalielgoodman]

You're in the Santa Cruz area?

[@davidographicsguy]

Yes.

[@VENKOwood]

Good gob

[@davidographicsguy]

Спасибо тебе друг!

[@wammyz]

Special dust? Magic dust!

[@davidographicsguy]

Ha ha! Magic indeed! :)

[@szeamusc8739]

watching paint being mixed is similar to watching it dry.

[@constable9793]

Nice lettering. Doesn't look anywhere near aged enough for 80+ years old though. Needs more distressing.

[@davidographicsguy]

I’ll take a blow torch to it. 😁

[@jamesbrennan3552]

Where are you based out of

[@davidographicsguy]

Santa Cruz, California

[@mobseen69]

All of thoseline look the same on camera

[@user-zu3lx4xb7u]

Butcher paper?

[@davidographicsguy]

Yes

[@user-zu3lx4xb7u]

davidographicsguy I'm sorry, is that paper available for regular printers?

[@davidographicsguy]

@@user-zu3lx4xb7u Paper used by super markets 18", 24", 26" and 48" wide on big rolls

[@shizzydeep6867]

Let me test the alcohol on a spot where everyone will see it when they open the door.

[@davidographicsguy]

I would have had to wash the whole truck with it 🤣

[@shizzydeep6867]

@@davidographicsguy I'm just messing with you. Awesome job!

[@davidographicsguy]

I thought what you said was very funny, it made me laugh 😂 Thank you!

[@MAC-ws8fz]

No Mr. David-O, the truck has a beautiful paint and then you want a 20 year aged lettering? That's a dichotomy! One can't be NEW and not the other! Well, it can in that world but not in real time! You should have straightened him out!

[@davidographicsguy]

Customer is always right. 😉

[@kennethhurlbutt802]

That's a no from me...trash. imo wrong man for the job.